Nkosinathi mankayi biography of rory
Nkosinathi mankayi biography of rory
Nathi...
Nathi
South African singer-songwriter
Musical artist
Nkosinathi Mankayi (born 23 December 1982), professionally known as Nathi, is a South African singer-songwriter.[1]
He shot to limelight upon the release of his critically acclaimed song titled "Nomvula" off his triple-platinum debut studio album Buyelekhaya.[2] He later released his second album titled Umbulelo Wam on 28 October 2016.
He is presently signed under Gallo Record Company.[3][4]
Early life
Nkosinathi Mankayi was born among five siblings to a single mother in Mthatha, a small town in Eastern Cape, South Africa.[5] He grew up in Maclear, Eastern Cape, South Africa where he was educated and developed an interest in music and drawing.[6] In 2006, Nathi was sentenced to 8 years in prison for a 2002 robbery-related crime.
He was however released after serving 4 years.[7][8]
Career
2008–2014: Early beginnings
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