The article's lead section may need to be rewritten. The reason given is: remove biographical information from lead and add notability information. (May 2019) |
Ma Nala | |
---|---|
Birth name | Aphelele Mnyango |
Born | Bhisho, Eastern Cape, South Africa[1] | 4 October 1994
Genres |
|
Occupations |
|
Years active | 2016–present |
Labels | YAL Entertainment |
Website | ma-nala.com |
Aphelele Mnyango, better known as Ma Nala, is a South African singer, songwriter born in Bhisho, Eastern Cape. Ma Nala comes from a musical family. Her late father, Zolisa "Senzol" Mnyango was one of the first DJs at Radio Ciskei and her older brother is acclaimed South African producer and artist Anatii. Ma Nala began her musical journey by studying music in Los Angeles, California, being mentored by Phillip Ingram.[2]
The artist takes her moniker from her family's Xhosa clan name.[1]