Nandi Madida Explained

Nandi Madida
Birth Name:Nandi Mngoma
Birth Date:20 March 1988
Birth Place:Maphumulo, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Father:Thamsanqa Mngoma
Mother:Thandeka Mngoma
Nationality:South African
Miss Junior RSA
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Years Active:2004–present
Label:Universal Music Group

Nandi Madida (née Mngoma; born 20 March 1988) is a South African singer, actress, model and television presenter. Born and raised in Maphumulo, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa,[1] She rose to stardom after she was featured by DJ Franky as a vocalist on single "Tonight", which was released (2012).[2]

Having signed with Universal Music Group in 2011, Madida released her self-titled debut studio album Nandi (2012).

Life and career

Madida was born in Maphumulo and was raised in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. She went to Danville Park Girls High School,[3] after finishing her matric she went to study law at UKZN and later to Varsity College, even though her initial plan was to pursue journalism.[4] Madida has been a dancer and model since childhood. She won the Miss Junior RSA title when she was eight.[5]

Career

Her success in a talent search led to a position as a performer at the Gateway Mall in Umhlanga. In 2004, at the age of 15, she landed her first television job as host of the SABC2 pre-teen entertainment show called Bling, which mainly focused on music and movies.[4] [6]

2011-2013:Nandi

In 2011, she released her first single "Tonight". She later signed with Universal Music Group and released her self-titled debut studio album Nandi in 2012.[7] [8]

In 2013, she co-hosted alongside ProVerb and Dineo Ranaka in the Mzansi Magic Magazine programme All Access Mzansi.[9]

In 2014, Nandi Madida and K.O released the song "Skhanda Love", it became an instant hit in and was eventually nominated for several music awards.[10]

From 2015 to 2016, she played Zokuthula Dhlomo in the Mzansi Magic telenovela The Road. She co-hosted the e.tv reality series Coke Studio.[11] [12] [13]

In September 2016, she and Ayanda Thabethe co-hosted the BET entertainment magazine show BET A-List.[14] [15]

Filmography

Discography

Solo studio albums

!Title!Album Details!Peak Chart Positions!Ref
Nandi
  • Released: 1 January 2012
  • Label: Universal Music (Pty) Ltd South Africa

Singles

As lead artist

!Title!Year!Peak Chart Positions!Album!Ref
"Mnandi"2012Nandi[23]
"Goodtimes"2013Nandi[24]
"In My Skin"2014Non-album single[25]
"Organic"2020TBA[26]

As featured artist

!Title!Year!Peak Chart Positions!Album!Ref
"Skhanda Love"(K.O. feat. Nandi Mngoma)2014Skhanda Republic[27]
"Say U Will"(K.O. feat. Nandi Mngoma)2019PTY UnLTD[28]

Awards and nominations

!Year!Awards!Work!Category !Result!
2020SAMA 26"Say U Will"Best Collaboration[29]
2024 GQ Best Dressed AwardsHerself Best Dressed Couple[30]

Personal life

Nandi Madida is married to Zakhele Madida known as Zakes Bantwini and they have two children.[13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nandi Mngoma. 2020-03-03. thenation.co.za.
  2. Web site: Meet the Judges!. thenextbrandambassador. 2020-03-03.
  3. Web site: Nandi Mngoma gives back to her old school. 2015-10-15. channel24.co.za. 2020-03-03.
  4. Web site: 10 things You Didn't Know About Nandi Mngoma. youthvillage.co.za. 2014-09-10. 2020-03-03.
  5. Web site: Nandi Mngoma. designindaba.com. 2020-03-03.
  6. Web site: Throwback Thursday — South African child stars you almost forgot. sowetanlive.co.za. 2018-03-22. 2020-03-03.
  7. Web site: Nandi Mngoma — NANDI. music.apple.com. 2020-03-03.
  8. Web site: Nandi Mngoma. designindaba.com. 2020-03-03.
  9. Web site: Nandi Mngoma. briefly.co.za. 2020-03-03.
  10. Web site: Nandi Madida and KO say we do to duet. sowetanlive.co.za. 2019-08-30. 2020-03-04.
  11. Web site: Nandi Mngoma to star on Mzansi Magics new telenovela — The Road. 2017-07-28. 2020-03-03.
  12. Web site: Nandi Mngoma and Trey host the 2nd season of Coke Studio. Musicinafrica.net. 2020-03-03.
  13. Web site: Nandi Mngoma and Zakes Bantwini get married. ecr.co.za. 2020-03-03.
  14. Web site: Nandi Madida and Ayanda Thabethe Unveiled as Presenters of BET - A List. mediaupdate.co.za. 2016-08-22. 2020-03-03.
  15. Web site: Nandi Mngoma-Madida and Ayanda Thabethe host lifestyle show BET A List. mzansiguardian.com. 2016-08-22. 2020-03-03.
  16. Web site: Nandi Madida TVSA. 2020-12-17. www.tvsa.co.za.
  17. Web site: ScreenTime with Nicky Greenwall Season 3 TVSA. 2020-12-17. www.tvsa.co.za.
  18. Web site: Nandi Madida. 2020-12-17. IMDb.
  19. Web site: Code Green Season 1 TVSA. 2020-12-17. www.tvsa.co.za.
  20. Web site: BET's A-List -ers: Nandi Madida & Ayanda Thabethe. 2020-12-17. www.iol.co.za. en.
  21. Web site: Sekhu. Michael. Nandi Madida and Jessica Nkosi to face off in Lip Sync Battle Africa. 2020-12-17. The Citizen. en.
  22. Web site: Meet The Judges. 2020-12-17. The Next Brand Ambassador. en-ZA.
  23. Web site: Nandi Madida - "Mnandi". 2020-12-17. music.apple.com.
  24. Web site: Nandi Madida - "Goodtimes (Radio Edit)". 2020-12-17. music.apple.com.
  25. Web site: Nandi Madida - "In My Skin". 2020-12-17. music.apple.com.
  26. Web site: Nandi Madida - "Organic". 2020-12-17. music.apple.com.
  27. Web site: K.O. - Skhanda Republic. 2020-12-17. music.apple.com.
  28. Web site: K.O. - PTD UnLtd. 2020-12-17. music.apple.com.
  29. Web site: KO, Nandi Madida, Davido win big at virtual SAMA26. 2020-12-17. Independent Online . en.
  30. Web site: Introducing the 2024 Best Dressed Winners. GQ Magazine. 2024-08-31. 2024-09-01. Shannon. Manuel.

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