IFani

iFANi
Birth nameMzayifani Mzondeleli Boltina
Also known asHaymani
Born (1985-11-20) 20 November 1985 (age 39)
Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
GenresHip hop, pop rap
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • rapper
Years active2001–present
LabelsSony Music

Mzayifani Mzondeleli Boltina, better known as iFani,[1] (born 20 November 1985) is a South African Hip-Hop/Rap artist, MC and television presenter.[2] Born in Mthatha and raised in New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, His first single was "Hola Hater", followed by "Ewe", "Shake", "Milli" released on his album I Believes in Me (1st Quadrant) [3] albums, which was certified Gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) on the day of its release, selling over 20 000 of copies.[4]

He has also pursued a television personality career. iFani made his screen debut on as a presenter of battle reality competition series, Stumbo Stomp Amapantsula.[5] He has also hosted the reality television series Clash of the Choirs,[6] which aired on the channel Mzansi Magic.

  1. ^ "Rapper Ifani to get a reality check". sundayworld.co.za. Archived from the original on 2 February 2016. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
  2. ^ "iFani, a Breath of Fresh Air". allafrica.com.
  3. ^ "Ifani explains how he sold 20 000 albums". The Citizen. South Africa. Archived from the original on 30 December 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
  4. ^ "iFani Haymani cooks up success - Press Reader". Press Reader. 11 October 2020.
  5. ^ "iFani to Host New SABC 1 Show Stumbo Stomp Amapantsula". fdbq.co.za.
  6. ^ "Lawrence Maleka is the new Clash of the Choirs presenter". sundayworld.co.za. Archived from the original on 29 January 2016. Retrieved 20 January 2016.