Nathi Mankayi Biography
Nathi Mankayi was born Nkosinathi Mankayi is a South African singer-songwriter and artist. His most famous song is Nomvula.
He grew up in Maclear, Eastern Cape, South Africa where he had his education and developed an interest in music and drawing. Nathi competed and won a local music competition known as “Dare to Dream”.
He had his share of luck in November 2014 after Vusi Nova heard him sing. Vusi Nova insisted on featuring him on a song titled “Noma Kanjani”, a song that was widely received and went on to receive massive airplay around South Africa.
He shot to limelight upon the release of his critically acclaimed song titled “Nomvula” off his triple-platinum debut studio album Buyelekhaya. Later, he released his second album titled Umbulelo Wam on 28 October 2016.
In 2006, Nathi was sentenced to 8 years in prison for a 2002 robbery-related crime. He was however released after serving 4 years.
Nathi Mankayi Age
Nkosinathi Mankayi was born on 23 December 1982 in Mthatha, a small town in Eastern Cape, South Africa. He has celebrated a total of 37 years old by 2019.
Nathi Mankayi Wife – Nathi Mankayi Girlfriend
He is married to one MPHO Maroane Letlabika. Nathi’s spouse hails from Kimberley, the Northern Cape and she is a backup vocalist. Marouane Letlabika has worked as a vocalist with Vusi Nova, Omega Khunou, and Neyi Zimu.
Apart from being a backup vocalist, Nathi is also a businesswoman. The two had their wedding in secret at the Eastern Cape in Nathi’s hometown.
According to the DRUM, the couple was first spotted in matching outfits outside a grocery store, Auckland Park. Later, during an interview at the house, she was still present.
Nathi Mankayi Child
On 27th June 2017, Nathi confirmed the blessed baby news. The musician confirmed to be expecting a bundle of joy.
“I wouldn’t have liked to share, you know I am a conservative man and I keep my personal life private but yes, I am expecting a baby,” he said.
However, he did not exactly give more details about his wife’s pregnancy. According to Daily Sun reports that a source close to Nathi claims Nathi’s wife is “heavily pregnant” and would be giving birth sometime in July.
Nathi Mankayi House
Mankayi has moved into a new big house in Johannesburg’s northern suburbs. He shares the house with his mother, wife, and sister. Recently, the house expanded with a little niece, from his sister Amanda.
Nathi Mankayi Amagama
It’s a love song dedicated to a girl. The singer is in love with the girl but does not know what to do. He wants truthful, tasteful, loving and powerful words.
Nathi Mankayi and Vusi Nova
Vusi Nova happened to be Nathi’s BFF, they called themselves “Brothers of Soul”. However, the two are at loggerheads as of 10th October 2018. Their situation is so bad that they are not talking to each other.
First, it all began when the Nathi dumped Muthaland Entertainment where he and Vusi were. His reasons for quitting were that his second album wasn’t well marketed by the company. Also, he felt undermined because all attention was given to Vusi.
Vusi goes ahead to say that in a try to make amends, Nathi would get angry thus the beef escalates high.
Their manager confirmed that the friendship has gone south. Nathi has confirmed to have nothing against Vusi but he will still not work with him as long as he is working under the record label.
Nathi Mankayi Car
After his song Nomvula hit the hearts of millions of South Africans, he had earned a lot. The award song netted him a cool R 150 000 and a brand new car.
Nathi Mankayi Songs
- Nomvula
- Amagama
- Imibuzo
- Intliziyo
- Inyembezi
- Noba Ngumama
- Abantu balendawo
- Nomakanjani
- Ndenzenjani
- Buyele’khaya
- Sabela
- Ukuthanda Wena
- Ezweni
- Liziwe
- Malumekazi
- Amalongwe
- Uthando Lwam
- Qathule
- Imizamo Yam
- Dinonyane
- Umphefumlo Wam
- Ubuntu
- Poo
- W T F
- Thinkin Bout You
- La la la
- Foreign
- Black Skin
- Baesekele Serobege
- Ke Boela Gae
- Jah Jah Please
- Indo
Nathi Mankayi Nomvula