Zakwe Biography
Zakwe born as Ntokozo Zakwe was born and bred in KwaMashu in 1988. He is a South African rapper who won the first South African Hip Hop Awards for Best Lyricist. He also won The Metro Fm awards 2013 for Best Hip Hop artist.
Zakwe became popular when he won the first South African Hip Hop awards for best Lyricist and The Metro Fm awards 2013 for Best Hip Hop artist. He released his debut album in November 2011 and before that he had released a number of mixtapes titled: STREET MUSIC. The mixtapes made a huge impact in the underground scene as two of his tracks within the tape entered in Hype Sessions and received massive airplay.
Zakwe’s talent has been noticed by many and has earned performances in all provinces around the country including a prominent endorsement deal with SAB Miller, Hennesey, and performances at 2011 Metro FM awards in Mpumalanga and South Africa Music Awards 2012 and 2013 as well as opening for one of the greatest US rapper Kanye West on his shoe in February 2013 at the Dome in Johannesburg, South Africa. You can also view about Arthur Mafokate is also a South African artist.
Zakwe Age
Zakwe was born in 1988 however, details about his exact date of birth are not known therefore it is not known when he celebrates his birthday. He likes to keep his personal matters away from the public making it difficult to know his age, hence this information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Zakwe Family
After doing our research, details about his parents are not available and it is also not known if he has any siblings. Zakwe says he has two children. A four- year old son and a two-year-old daughter. The KwaMashu-born star says fatherhood has been one of the best things to happen to him. Nonetheless, he doesn’t downplay the support of his family. “Fatherhood is very nice because there are a lot of people supporting me,” he says.
Zakwe Wife
Zakwe revealed to have proposed to a lady. He promises to have a wedding once everything is settled. However, he doesn’t mention the name of his wife.
Zakwe Net Worth
Zakwe has not yet revealed his net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under his name.
Zakwe album
2015: Impande
Zakwe Songs
- Izinsinzwa
- Nyamezela
- Guluva
- Bizniss
- Kasi Legazi
- Usenzani
- Family Matters
- Insimbi
- Outchea!!
- Celebrity Life
- Amapansula
- Masoja
- Never the Same
- One Time
- Yesterday
- Hope
- General
- House Party
- Only
- Sunday
- Reverse
- Last Days
Zakwe Awards and Nominations
Nominations
Best Street Urban album during the 18th Annual MTN South African Music Awards (SAMA)
Remix of the year for Bathi Ng’yachoma remix featuring Zuluboy and danger 18th Annual MTN South African Music Awards (SAMA)
Album of the year for debut album ZAKWE 18th Annual MTN South African Music Awards (SAMA)
Male artist of the year 18th Annual MTN South African Music Awards (SAMA)
Newcomer of the year 18th Annual MTN South African Music Awards (SAMA)
Award
Best Lyricist award at the 1st SA Hip Hop awards 2012.
Best Hip Hop artist for the metro FM awards 2013.
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