Nkosinathi Mankayi, professionally known as Nathi, is a South African singer-songwriter and artist. He shot to limelight upon the release of his critically acclaimed song titled “Nomvula” off his triple-platinum debut studio album Buyelekhaya. He later released his second album titled Umbulelo Wam on 28 October 2016.
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What happened to Nathi the musician?
He grew up in Maclear, Eastern Cape, South Africa where he was educated and developed an interest in music and drawing. In 2006, Nathi was sentenced to 8 years in prison for a 2002 robbery-related crime. He was however released after serving 4 years.
Where was Nathi born?
Mthatha
Nathi / Place of birth
Mthatha, alternatively rendered Umtata, is the main city of the King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality in Eastern Cape province of South Africa and the capital of OR Tambo District Municipality. The city has an airport, previously known as the K. D. Matanzima Airport after former leader Kaiser Matanzima.
When was Nomvula by Nathi released?
2015
Buyelekhaya is the debut studio album of Nathi, a South African recording artist. The album singles “Nomvula” and “Noba Ngumama”. It was released on 10 March 2015 under Muthaland Entertainment.