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Yallunder

Yolanda Nyembezi (born 23 August 1994[1]), professionally known as Yallunder is a South African singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Bizana, Eastern Cape, Nyambezi signed her first record deal with 1020 Cartel, released her EP Uthando Lwam in 2020.

Yallunder
Born
Yolanda Nyembezi

(1994-08-23) 23 August 1994 (age 30)
Mbizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Alma materTshwane University of Technology
Musical career
GenresAfro-Soul
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Peot
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2018–present
Labels

Career

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Yolanda Nyembezi was born on 23 August 1994 in the village of Sea View in Mbizana (now Bizana), Eastern cape.

Yallunder attended Nongeke S.S.S where she matriculated. In 2016, she graduated at Tshwane University of Technology.[2][3] That same year, Yallunder began recording cover songs.[4]

In February 2018, Nyembezi covered "Buya" by Black Coffee released off Piece of Me (2015).[5]

After her graduation she joined Gauteng Opera,[6] later she met Sjava who signed her to 1020 Cartel,[6] she co-written and also featured compilation Isambulo which was released on August 28, 2020.[7][8] Her first project Uthando Lwam was released in November 2020.[9][10] At the 15th ceremony of South African Traditional Music Awards, her song "Impilo Iyaqhubeka" was nominated for Best IsiXhosa Artist/Group.[11]

In August 2021, she established her show Truth, which premiered on Locaflix.[6]

In early May 2022, she signed a record deal with The Vth Season,[12][13] and released her single "Emaphupheni Am", on 6 May. In early June 2023, Yallunder established her own record label Masani Music. That same month she announced her debut studio album Kum, released on 4 August 2023. Its lead single "11:11 Makukhanye" was released on 9 June 2023.

Yallunder released "Imali", featuring Mpho.Wav and Kenza on 26 October 2023.

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Kum (2023)

Collaborative albums

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  • iSambulo (2020)

Extended plays

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  • Uthando Lwam (2020)

Guest appearances

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Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Inhliziyo" 2020 Nue_Sam iSambulo
"Abanjani" Mzukulu, Anzo
"Ndinovalo"
"Bawo" 2022 Kabza De Small, Nobuhle KOA II Part 1
"Imvuselelo" 2024 Kelvin Momo, Thamie Sax Sewe
"Themba" Kelvin Momo, Mkeyz
"Lang'elihle Kelvin Momo, Babalwa M, Sia Mzizi
"Mthuthuzeli" Babalwa M Candour

Achievements

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City Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2021 Herself Best Newcomer of the Year Won

South African Dance Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2024 Herself Best Female Vocalist Pending

South African Traditional Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 Uthando Lwam Best IsiXhosa Artist/Group Nominated [14][15][16][17]

South African Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2023 "Ndinovalo" (Mörda, Yallunder) Remix of the Year Won

References

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  1. ^ "YALLUNDER biography | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. 27 January 2022. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
  2. ^ Bega, Sheree (2018-03-17). "Must opera now completely die in SA before people wake up?". Independent Online. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
  3. ^ Matlala, Keamogetswe (2023-06-06). "Yallunder is coming for it all after working with Black Coffee". South Africa: SNL24.
  4. ^ "Yallunder Reflects On Her Career Journey". TUT Login. 2024-06-06. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  5. ^ "WATCH: Black Coffee blown away by this fans rendition of his song". South Africa. 2018-02-28. Retrieved 2022-06-25.
  6. ^ a b c Ngenyane, Andiswa (2021-08-05). "YALLUNDER OPENS UP IN NEW SHOW! | Dailysun". Dailysun. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
  7. ^ Mahlangu, Quincy (2020-08-28). "Sjava's label drops iSambulo | Dailysun". Daily SUN. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
  8. ^ Maqubela, Nokulunga (2020-08-28). "Newly Launched Label, 1020 Cartel Release Their First Ever Project "iSambulo" | Slikouronlife". Slikouronlife. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
  9. ^ Miya, Madzadza (2020-11-12). "Listen To Yallunder's Debut EP 'Uthando Lwam' - OkayAfrica". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
  10. ^ "Yallunder Releases Debut EP Titled "Uthando Lwam" - Blazon Magazine". Blazon Magazine. 16 November 2020. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
  11. ^ Shumba, Ano (7 October 2021). "South African Traditional Music Achievement Awards 2021: All the nominees | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  12. ^ Darangwa, Shingai (2022-05-04). "Yallunder signs with Vth Season, joining heavyweights Ami Faku, AKA and more". Independent Online. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
  13. ^ "Yallunder signs with Vth Season, joining heavyweights Ami Faku, AKA and more". MSN. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
  14. ^ Mazibuko, Thobile (2021-11-29). "All the Satma Awards 2021 winners". Independent Online. Retrieved 2021-11-29.
  15. ^ Seroto, Butchie (2021-12-01). "South African Traditional Music Achievement Awards 2021: All the winners | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
  16. ^ "Kelvin MomoSewe Album Zip ". RawPraise NG. August 14, 2024.
  17. ^ "Asake Lungu Boy Album Zip Download". MusicTunes NG. August 14, 2024.
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