Yanga Chief

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Yanga
Born
Yanga Ntshakaza

(1987-10-17) 17 October 1987 (age 34)
Mthata, Eastern Cape
NationalitySouth African
EducationUniversity of Johannesburg
Occupation
Musical career
Genres
Labels
Associated acts

Yanga Ntshakaza (born October 17, 1987), professionally known as Yanga Chief (or mononymously as Yanga) is a South African rapper and singer-songwriter. Born in Mthatha and raised in Queenstown, Yanga studied film studies at University of Johannesburg.[1]

Career[]

In late 2000s, Yanga was a videographer for Buttabing Entertainment.[2] In 2016, he co-written Kwesta's song featuring Thabsie "Ngyaz’fela Ngawe" released in February 26, 2016.[3] Yanga wrote and provided vocals for AKA’s song "Jika" released in 2018. In October 2018, his single "Utatakho" was released. The song peak number one on Metro FM Top 40 charts[4] and was certified gold in South Africa selling over 10 000 units.[5] "Utatakho" won Song of the Year at the South African Hip Hop Awards 2019.[6] Yanga ranked number 3 on MTV Base Hottest MC in 2019.[7] In October 2019, his Extended Play Becoming a Pop Star was released.[8] Becoming a Pop Star won Best Hip Hop Album at 26th South African Music Awards.[9]

Yanga began to work on his debut in 2017. On October 16, 2020, album's pre-add were made available.[10]

On November 27, 2020, his debut studio album Pop Star was released in South Africa.[11] The album received positive reviews from music critics.[12]

He teamed up with Blxckie and 25K on single "Ntoni Na", which music video premiered on MTV Base on the 31st of August 2021.[13]

Awards and nominations[]

Year Award ceremony Prize work Results
2019 South African Hip Hop Awards Song of the Year "Utatakho" Won
2020 South African Music Awards Best Hip Hop Album Becoming a Pop Star Won
2022 Global Music Awards Africa Rapper of the Year Pending[14]

References[]

  1. ^ Zilibokwe, Nkululeko (20 May 2016). "WATCH: Yanga paving his own trail - Fourways Review". Fourways Review. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  2. ^ Mkhabela, Sabelo (10 February 2021). "Yanga Chief's debut is pop excellence : New Frame". New Frame. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  3. ^ Melisizwe, Annika (13 February 2020). "AKA Gives Yanga Chief Due Respect for Writing Dope Hooks For Himself, Others". Ubetoo. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
  4. ^ "Yanga Chief secures his first number one spot on Metro FM's Top 40 countdown | Political Analysis South Africa". Political Analysis South Africa. 8 April 2019. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  5. ^ "Yanga Chief's "uTatakho" goes Gold - Groove Africa". Groove Africa. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  6. ^ Mkhabela, Sabelo. "Interview: Yanga Chief, South Africa's Most Reluctant Pop Star, Is Starting a New Chapter - OkayAfrica". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  7. ^ Mkhabela, Sabelo. "These Are The 10 Hottest South African MCs of 2019 According to MTV Base - OkayAfrica". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  8. ^ "Yanga Chief releases his EP, Becoming A Pop Star (BAPS) – JustNje". justnje.com. 18 October 2019. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
  9. ^ Kekana, Chrizelda (6 August 2020). "SA hip-hop celebrates Yanga Chief's Sama win, as he dedicates it to his dad". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  10. ^ "Yanga Chief Announces Release Date For New Album, "Pop Star" - Groove Africa". Groove Africa. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
  11. ^ Dayile, Qhama (20 November 2020). "Yanga Chief on his new release Pop Star : "Every song has meaning for me" | Drum". South Africa: Drum. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  12. ^ Fako, Sipho (26 January 2021). "Yanga Chief Takes The Lead With His Debut Album 'Pop Star' - OkayAfrica". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  13. ^ "Yanga Teams Up With New Wave Rappers 25K & Blxckie On Ntoni Na". SAMDB News. 3 September 2021. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
  14. ^ Shumba, Ano (26 January 2022). "Global Music Awards Africa 2022: All the nominees | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved 27 February 2022.

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