Msaki

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Msaki
Born
Asanda Lusaseni Mvana

December 1988
East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Alma materRhodes University (MFA)
Occupation
  • Composer
  • Songwriter
  • Singer
Musical career
OriginJohannesburg
GenresIndie Folk
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Guitar
Years active2008–present
LabelsOne Shushu Day Artistry
Associated acts

Asanda Lusaseni Mvana[1](born December 1988) known professionally as Msaki, is a South African composer, singer and songwriter. Born and grew up in East London, during her childhood she was involved in musical activities. Her career in music began in 2008, at the age of 20, when she was a member of alternative rock band while attending college.[2]

Her debut Extended Play Nal'ithemba (2013) and debut solo studio album Zaneliza: How The Water Moves (2016), which was nominated for Best Adult Contemporary Album.

Early life[]

Asanda Lusaseni Mvana was born in East London, Eastern Cape in 1988.[1] Her father was a DJ and grandmother was a music composer.[3] She attended Nelson Mandela University and dropped out after one year.[4] Mvana attended Rhodes University and obtained Master of Fine Arts degree.[4]

In 2008, she Joined The Patience alternative rock group based in East London and electro-experimental band Johnny Cradle based in Cape town.[5] Following year in 2009, she was guitarist and lead vocalist for Kate and I duo formed in Grahamstown.[5]

In 2012, Msaki attended music school in North Carolina in the USA.[5]

Career[]

She established her own record label, One Shushu Day Artistry and released her debut Extended Play Nal'ithemba, in 2013 produced by Cobus Van Dyk.[6] In 2016, she won ovation at 7th Standard Bank Ovation Awards and Gold Award First Place at Cape Town Fringe.[7] Her single "Imfama Ziyabona" released in 2016, debuted on Metro FM Charts for 19 consecutive weeks.[8] In June 2017, her debut album Zaneliza: How The Water Moves was released in South Africa.[9] The album was co-produced by Nduduzo Makhathini.[10] To further promote her album she peformed at National Art Festival. At the 23rd ceremony of South African Music Awards Zaneliza: How The Water Moves was nominated for Best Adult Contemporary Album.

Msaki teamed up with South African DJ Prince Kaybee on a song titled "Fetch Your Life", which was released on February 8, 2019. The song debuted number one on iTunes Dance charts.[11] In November 2019, her single "Pearls To Swine" featuring TRESOR and Kid X was released, bagged nomination for Best Produced Video.[12][8] She co-written "Undithatha Kancinci" single by Kelly Khumalo.[13]

In October 22, Msaki released double single of "Fetch Your Life II" and "Mntakababa" featuring Kabza De Small and Focalistic.[14] In November 19, her double project Platinumb Heart, was released.[15]

In December 2021, Msaki headlined to 14th Annual Mzansi Fela Festival along with Amanda Black, Zoë Modiga, and Mandisi Dyantyisa was held in State Theatre, Guateng.[16]

In January 2022, Msaki collaborated on a song "Own The Future" with Goodluck, Shekhinah, and YoungstaCPT.[17] She also received a nomination for Female Vocalist of the Year at Global Music Awards Africa 2022.[18] In February 6, Msaki unveiled six pieces of her artwork titled Platinumb Heart of Love In Protest and performed at Nirox Sculpture park to promote her double album.[19][20]

Television[]

In early November 2021, she made her screen debut as guest judge on Idols South Africa season 17.[21]

Discography[]

  • Nal'ithemba (2013)
  • Zaneliza: How The Water Moves (2016)
  • Platinumb Heart (2021)

References[]

  1. ^ a b "South African Singer-Songwriter Msaki Spreads Her Wings With Angelic Voice on Billboard Live At-Home". billboard.com. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
  2. ^ "Msaki on Afternoon Express". afternoonexpress.co.za. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
  3. ^ Mokone, Thabile (April 29, 2019). "5 minutes with Msaki". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Tjiya, Emmanuel. "Msaki takes long walk to stardom". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
  5. ^ a b c "Asanda Msaki Mvana, the angel-voiced songstress | East London". showme.co.za.
  6. ^ "Msaki the musician to play a gig in Gugs | News24". South Africa: News24. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  7. ^ "Standard Bank Ovations winners 2016". BizCommunity. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
  8. ^ a b "Msaki | Music In Africa". Music In Africa.
  9. ^ "Msaki & The Golden Circle | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved July 3, 2017.
  10. ^ Neophytou, Nadia. "Interview: Exploring Msaki's Genre-Defying Voice - OkayAfrica". OkayAfrica. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  11. ^ "Prince Kaybee's Fetch Your Life, featuring Msaki, tops iTunes Charts – JustNje". JustNje. February 8, 2019. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
  12. ^ "Watch! Msaki Set To Release New Visuals "Pearls To Swine" Ft Tresor & Kid X - SA Music Magazine". SA Music Magazine. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  13. ^ "kelly Khumalo's carthatic songwriting process - PressReader". PressReader. October 31, 2019. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  14. ^ Shumba, Ano. "Msaki releases singles off upcoming double album | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  15. ^ Bhanawat, Akshay (November 19, 2021). "Msaki Releases Highly Anticipated Double Album". THE – Music Essentials. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  16. ^ Modise, Kedibone (December 4, 2021). "Msaki, Amanda Black, Zoë Modiga to headline Mzansi Fela Festival". Independent Online. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  17. ^ "Goodluck, Shekhinah, YoungstaCPT & Msaki collaborate on one-of-a-kind school anthem 'We Own The Future'". Independent Online. January 24, 2022. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
  18. ^ Shumba, Ano (January 26, 2022). "Global Music Awards Africa 2022: All the nominees | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
  19. ^ Langa, Phumlani S (February 6, 2022). "Take a peek at Msaki's art exhibition | Citypress". South Africa: Citypress. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
  20. ^ Shumba, Ano (February 22, 2022). "SA: Msaki to play Platinumb Heart gig at Lyric Theatre | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
  21. ^ "Mzansi Magic - Msaki to act as guest judge this Sunday – Idols SA". Mzansi Magic. November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
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