Simphiwe Dana is a South African Xhosa musician, singer, songwriter and record producer. She is often referred to as the new Miriam Makeba for her distinctive combination of Jazz, Afro-soul, Rap and Traditional music. Simphiwe Dana was born on 23 January 1980 in Gcuwa, South Africa
Simphiwe Dana Profile
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Name |
Simphiwe Dana |
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Real Names |
Simphiwe Dana |
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Date of Birth |
23 January 1980 |
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Age |
41 Years (2021) |
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Profession |
Musician |
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Nationality |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
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Tribe |
– |
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Spouse |
Pumeza Matshikiza |
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Net Worth |
$1 million- $5 million |
Educational Background
Simphiwe Dana attended Vela Private School in Mthatha. She proceeded to obtain her National Diploma in IT at the Wits Technikon, Johannesburg.
Career and Musics
Simphiwe Dana started singing as a child in her father’s church.
In 2002, she started professionally as a musician singing in small clubs in Johannesburg.
In 2004, she released her debut album ‘Zandisile’. Zandisile album had a lot of impact in the South African music industry. The album won several awards and gained success in the Billboard charts.
She sang theme songs for Yizo Yizo television show and have maintained a strong presence, with consistent radio play and live appearances at key national events and Festivals such as Arts Alive, the Cape Town International Jazz Festival and the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz.
- Some of Simphiwe Dana’s songs are
Ndiredi”
- “Troubled Soldier”
- “Chula Ukunyathela”
- “Bantu Biko Street”
- “Zundiqondisise”
- “Uzobuya Nini”
- “Sonini Nanini”
- “Naphakade” and many others
She has performed within South Africa and beyond including in Europe.
Simphiwe Dana Instagram Handle
Simphiwe Dana Instagram handle is @simphiwwdana
Simphiwe Dana Net Worth
Simphiwe Dana is estimated to worth $1 million to $5 million.
Personal life
In December 2020, Simphiwe Dana announced she was gay. She also revealed she is engaged to her partner Pumeza Matshikiza and would be getting married soon.