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| '''Nkosinathi Mankayi''' (born 23 December 1982), professionally known as '''Nathi''', is a South African singer-songwriter and artist. |
'''Nkosinathi Mankayi''' (born 23 December 1982), professionally known as '''Nathi''', is a South African singer-songwriter and artist.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://m.news24.com/news24/Live/Entertainment/Music/my-life-changed-this-year-nathi-on-prison-the-arts-2016-20151223|title=My life changed this year – Nathi on prison, the arts & 2016|work=News24|last=Sanasie|first=Jennifer|date=23 December 2015|accessdate=7 June 2016}}</ref> He shot to limelight upon the release of his critically acclaimed song titled "]" off his triple-platinum debut studio album '']''.<ref name="Baba">{{cite news|url=http://www.sundayworld.co.za/lifestyle/2015/10/21/nathi-mankayi-from-prison-to-stardom|title=Nathi Mankayi: From prison to stardom|work=Sunday World|last=Baba|first=Buchule|date=21 October 2015|accessdate=7 June 2016}}</ref> He is presently signed under Ghetto Ruff/Muthaland Entertainment, a South African indepedent record label.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailysun.co.za/News/Entertainment/NKOSINATHIS-HITTING-THE-RIGHT-NOTE-20150317|title=NKOSINATHI'S HITTING THE RIGHT NOTE|work=Daily Sun (South Africa)|last=Molefe|first=Doreen|date=17 March 2015|accessdate=7 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Mofokeng|first1=Lesley|title=Nathi fever grips Mzansi|url=http://www.sowetanlive.co.za/entertainment/2015/07/25/nathi-fever-grips-mzansi|accessdate=8 June 2016|publisher=Sowetan|date=25 July 2015}}</ref> | ||
| ==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
| Nkosinathi Mankayi was born among five siblings to a single mother in ], a small town in ], South Africa. |
Nkosinathi Mankayi was born among five siblings to a single mother in ], a small town in ], South Africa.<ref name="mutha">{{cite web|url=http://muthalandentertainment.co.za/nathi-buyelekhaya/|title=Nathi – Buyelekhaya|publisher=Muthaland Entertainment|date=|accessdate=7 June 2016}}</ref> He grew up in ], Eastern Cape, South Africa where had his education and developed interest in music and drawing.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mini.iol.co.za/tonight/music/nathi-a-breath-of-fresh-acoustic-air-1833699|title=Nathi: a breath of fresh acoustic air|work=IOL|last=Vomo|first=Munya|date=18 March 2015|accessdate=7 June 2016}}</ref> In 2006, Nathi was sentenced to 8 years in prison for a 2002 robbery-related crime. He was however released after serving 4 years.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailysun.co.za/News/Entertainment/The-man-of-the-moment-20150901|title=THE MAN OF THE MOMENT!|work=Daily Sun (South Africa)|last=Makhubo|first=Phumla|date=1 September 2015|accessdate=7 June 2016}}</ref><ref name="drum">{{cite news|url=http://drum.co.za/drum-tv/catching-up-with-nomvula-hit-maker-nathi/|title=Catching up with "Nomvula" hit-maker Nathi|work=DRUM Magazine|last=Ngumama|first=Noba|date=24 July 2015|accessdate=7 June 2016}}</ref> | ||
| ==Career== | ==Career== | ||
| ===2008–2014: Early beginnings=== | ===2008–2014: Early beginnings=== | ||
| With the aim of pursuing a career in music, Nathi competed and won a local music competition known as "Dare to Dream". He had his share of luck in November 2014 after Vuci Nova heard him sing and insisted on featuring him on a song titled "Noma Kanjani", a song that was widely accepted and went on to receive massive airplay around South Africa. |
With the aim of pursuing a career in music, Nathi competed and won a local music competition known as "Dare to Dream". He had his share of luck in November 2014 after Vuci Nova heard him sing and insisted on featuring him on a song titled "Noma Kanjani", a song that was widely accepted and went on to receive massive airplay around South Africa.<ref name="mutha"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mytvnews.co.za/10-facts-you-didnt-know-about-nathi-mankayi/|title=10 Facts You Didn't Know About Nathi Mankayi|publisher=My TV News|date=25 October 2015|accessdate=7 June 2016}}</ref> | ||
| ===2015–present: ''Buyelekhaya''=== | ===2015–present: ''Buyelekhaya''=== | ||
| Nathi started recording his debut studio album titled '']'' in late 2014, releasing "]" as it's lead single in 2015. Upon the release of the song, it became an instant hit, winning the "Best Selling Full-Track Download" at the ]. |
Nathi started recording his debut studio album titled '']'' in late 2014, releasing "]" as it's lead single in 2015. Upon the release of the song, it became an instant hit, winning the "Best Selling Full-Track Download" at the ].<ref name="drum"/><ref name="iol"/> On 10 March 2015, through Muthaland Entertainment, Nathi released '']'' to critical and commercial acceptance by going platinum within six weeks of its release, selling over 128,000 units.<ref name="Baba"/> At the ], Nathi won five awards with ''Buyelekhaya'' winning the "Best-Selling Album of the Year" and "Best R&B / Soul / Reggae Album" categories.<ref name="iol">{{cite news|url=http://mini.iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/news/nathi-black-coffee-win-big-at-samas-2030533|title=Nathi, Black Coffee win big at Samas|work=IOL News|last=Mbonambi|first=Buhle|date=5 June 2016|accessdate=7 June 2016}}</ref> | ||
| ==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
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|3x Platinum<ref>{{cite news|url=http://urbanculxure.com/2016/04/5-facts-about-nathi-mankayi/|title=5 Facts About Nathi Mankayi|work=Urban Culxure|date=24 April 2016|accessdate=7 June 2016}}</ref> | ||
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|<ref name="citizen">{{cite news|url=http://www.citizen.co.za/1011750/emtee-fifi-cooper-and-nathi-win-big-at-metro-fm-awards/|title=Emtee, Fifi Cooper and Nathi win big at Metro FM Awards|work=The Citizen (South Africa)|author=Nandipha Pantsi|date=27 February 2016|accessdate=7 June 2016}}</ref> | ||
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| |Best Male Album | |Best Male Album | ||
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|<ref name="myttv">{{cite news|url=http://www.mytvnews.co.za/metro-fm-awards-2016-winners-list/|title=Metro FM Awards 2016 Winners |work=MyTV News|date=27 February 2016|accessdate=7 June 2016}}</ref> | ||
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| |Himself | |Himself | ||
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|<ref name="Sunday World">{{cite news|url=http://www.sundayworld.co.za/shwashwi/2016/01/15/15th-metro-fm-music-awards-nominees-full-list|title=15th Metro FM Music Awards nominees (Full list)|work=Sunday World|date=15 January 2016|accessdate=7 June 2016}}</ref> | ||
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| |Song of the Year | |Song of the Year | ||
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| |Male Artist of the Year | |Male Artist of the Year | ||
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|<ref name="sowetanlive">{{cite news|url=http://www.sowetanlive.co.za/entertainment/2016/06/05/nathi-and-black-coffee-dominate-at-sama-2016|title=Nathi and Black Coffee dominate at SAMA 2016|work=Sowetan Live|date=5 June 2016|accessdate=7 June 2016}}</ref> | ||
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| |Best R&B/Soul/Reggae Album | |Best R&B/Soul/Reggae Album | ||
| |rowspan="2"|''Buyelekhaya'' | |rowspan="2"|''Buyelekhaya'' | ||
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|<ref name="sundayworld">{{cite news|url=http://www.sundayworld.co.za/lifestyle/2016/06/05/nathi-wins-5-samas-black-coffee-wins-4|title=Nathi wins 5 Samas, Black Coffee wins 4|work=Sunday World|last=Malatji|first=Ngwako|date=5 June 2016|accessdate=7 June 2016}}</ref> | ||
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| |Best Selling Full-Track Download | |Best Selling Full-Track Download | ||
| |"Nomvula" | |"Nomvula" | ||
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| Nathi | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Nkosinathi Mankayi |
| Born | (1982-12-23) 23 December 1982 (age 42) Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Died | <!-- (death date 1st) --> |
| Genres | afropop, afrosoul |
| Occupation(s) | singer-songwriter, artiste |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Ghetto Ruff/Muthaland |
Nkosinathi Mankayi (born 23 December 1982), professionally known as Nathi, is a South African singer-songwriter and artist.<ref>Sanasie, Jennifer (23 December 2015). "My life changed this year – Nathi on prison, the arts & 2016". News24. Retrieved 7 June 2016.</ref> He shot to limelight upon the release of his critically acclaimed song titled "Nomvula" off his triple-platinum debut studio album Buyelekhaya.<ref name="Baba">Baba, Buchule (21 October 2015). "Nathi Mankayi: From prison to stardom". Sunday World. Retrieved 7 June 2016.</ref> He is presently signed under Ghetto Ruff/Muthaland Entertainment, a South African indepedent record label.<ref>Molefe, Doreen (17 March 2015). "NKOSINATHI'S HITTING THE RIGHT NOTE". Daily Sun (South Africa). Retrieved 7 June 2016.</ref><ref>Mofokeng, Lesley (25 July 2015). "Nathi fever grips Mzansi". Sowetan. Retrieved 8 June 2016.</ref>
Early life
Nkosinathi Mankayi was born among five siblings to a single mother in Mthatha, a small town in Eastern Cape, South Africa.<ref name="mutha">"Nathi – Buyelekhaya". Muthaland Entertainment. Retrieved 7 June 2016.</ref> He grew up in Maclear, Eastern Cape, South Africa where had his education and developed interest in music and drawing.<ref>Vomo, Munya (18 March 2015). "Nathi: a breath of fresh acoustic air". IOL. Retrieved 7 June 2016.</ref> In 2006, Nathi was sentenced to 8 years in prison for a 2002 robbery-related crime. He was however released after serving 4 years.<ref>Makhubo, Phumla (1 September 2015). "THE MAN OF THE MOMENT!". Daily Sun (South Africa). Retrieved 7 June 2016.</ref><ref name="drum">Ngumama, Noba (24 July 2015). "Catching up with "Nomvula" hit-maker Nathi". DRUM Magazine. Retrieved 7 June 2016.</ref>
Career
2008–2014: Early beginnings
With the aim of pursuing a career in music, Nathi competed and won a local music competition known as "Dare to Dream". He had his share of luck in November 2014 after Vuci Nova heard him sing and insisted on featuring him on a song titled "Noma Kanjani", a song that was widely accepted and went on to receive massive airplay around South Africa.<ref name="mutha"/><ref>"10 Facts You Didn't Know About Nathi Mankayi". My TV News. 25 October 2015. Retrieved 7 June 2016.</ref>
2015–present: Buyelekhaya
Nathi started recording his debut studio album titled Buyelekhaya in late 2014, releasing "Nomvula" as it's lead single in 2015. Upon the release of the song, it became an instant hit, winning the "Best Selling Full-Track Download" at the 22nd South African Music Awards.<ref name="drum"/><ref name="iol"/> On 10 March 2015, through Muthaland Entertainment, Nathi released Buyelekhaya to critical and commercial acceptance by going platinum within six weeks of its release, selling over 128,000 units.<ref name="Baba"/> At the 22nd South African Music Awards, Nathi won five awards with Buyelekhaya winning the "Best-Selling Album of the Year" and "Best R&B / Soul / Reggae Album" categories.<ref name="iol">Mbonambi, Buhle (5 June 2016). "Nathi, Black Coffee win big at Samas". IOL News. Retrieved 7 June 2016.</ref>
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Sales | ||||||||||
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| NGR | RSA | GHA | SWE | UK | US | |||||||||
| Buyelekhaya |
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– | – | – | – | – | — | 3x Platinum<ref>"5 Facts About Nathi Mankayi". Urban Culxure. 24 April 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2016.</ref> | 128,000 | |||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||||||||||||
Singles
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Awards and nominations
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| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Work/Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 15th Metro FM Music Awards | Best African Pop Album | Buyelekhaya | Won | <ref name="citizen">Nandipha Pantsi (27 February 2016). "Emtee, Fifi Cooper and Nathi win big at Metro FM Awards". The Citizen (South Africa). Retrieved 7 June 2016.</ref> |
| Best Male Album | Nominated | <ref name="myttv">"Metro FM Awards 2016 Winners [List]". MyTV News. 27 February 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2016.</ref> | |||
| Best New Artist | Himself | Nominated | <ref name="myttv"/> | ||
| Best R&B Single | "Nomvula" | Nominated | <ref name="Sunday World">"15th Metro FM Music Awards nominees (Full list)". Sunday World. 15 January 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2016.</ref> | ||
| Song of the Year | Won | <ref name="citizen"/> | |||
| 22nd South African Music Awards | Album of the Year | Buyelekhaya | Nominated | <ref name="Sunday World"/> | |
| Male Artist of the Year | Himself | Won | <ref name="sowetanlive">"Nathi and Black Coffee dominate at SAMA 2016". Sowetan Live. 5 June 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2016.</ref> | ||
| Newcomer of the Year | Won | <ref name="sowetanlive"/> | |||
| Best R&B/Soul/Reggae Album | Buyelekhaya | Won | <ref name="sundayworld">Malatji, Ngwako (5 June 2016). "Nathi wins 5 Samas, Black Coffee wins 4". Sunday World. Retrieved 7 June 2016.</ref> | ||
| Best Selling Album | Won | <ref name="sundayworld"/> | |||
| Best Selling Full-Track Download | "Nomvula" | Won | <ref name="sundayworld"/> |