Yanga rapper biography
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Yanga Chief
South African musician
For the Idols SA winner, see Yanga Sobetwa.
Yanga Ntshakaza (born 17 October ), professionally known as Yanga Chief (or mononymously as Yanga) is a South African rapper, record producer and singer-songwriter. Born in Mthatha and raised in Queenstown, Yanga studied film studies at University of Johannesburg.[1]
Career
[edit]In late s, Yanga was a videographer for Buttabing Entertainment.[2] In , he was featured on AKA's "Dreamwork" which was certified 5× diamond,[3] and he co-written Kwesta's song featuring Thabsie "Ngiyaz'fela Ngawe" released in February 26, [4] Yanga wrote and provided vocals for AKA’s song "Jika" released in In October , his single "Utatakho" was released. The song peak number one on Metro FM Top 40 charts[5] and was certified gold in South Africa selling over 10 units.[6] In "Utatakho" won Song of the Year at the South African Hip Hop Awards.[7] Yanga made "Utatakho Remix" the song features the late South African rappers Riky Rick, Dee Koala and Boity. Yanga ranked number 3 on MTV Base: SA's Hottest MCs [8] In October , his extended play (EP) Becoming a Pop Star was released.[9]Becoming a Pop Star won South African
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Yanga Chief
Yanga Ntshakaza popularly known as Yanga Chief is a South African recording artist best known for his hit single “who shot ya”. He had a drive for music since his childhood days and he stuck with it till it became a source of livelihood. He contested in various talent shows, joined a brass band music group, and was even part of a drama club.
He is one of South-African best rappers and his singles are testimonies. He released a freestyle on social, sending rap lovers into a frenzy. Yanga’s music career dates back to , but he became famous in , the year he released “Who Shot Ya.”
Yanga was born on October 17, , in Mthatha, South Africa. Grew up in Queenstown and later moved down to Johannesburg in He hails from Komani, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Yanga is 33 years old ().
He did a program at the University of Johannesburg where he obtained a BA degree in Audio Visual Production Management.
Although Yanga’s fame sparked up in after he featured on AKA’s hit single “Run Jozi”, and DJ Vigilante’s Sorry Makhe. He solidified his spot in the hall of fame with a single titled “Who Shot Ya”. He produced the music video for AKA’s “All Eyes On Me” featuring Burna Boy, Jr, and Da L.E.S. Yanga is signed to Vth Season which is already home to the likes of AKA and Tres