Die Antwoord, which means “The Answer” in Afrikaans, is a South African hip hop duo formed in Cape Town in 2008. The group is composed of rappers Ninja and Yolandi Visser, known for blending hip hop with rave music and for their unique style that draws from South African counterculture.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Die Antwoord |
|---|---|
| Members | Ninja (Watkin Tudor Jones), Yolandi Visser (Anri du Toit) |
| Date of Birth | 1974 (Jones), 1984 (du Toit) |
| Place of Birth | Johannesburg (Jones), Port Alfred (du Toit) |
| Nationality | South African |
| State of Origin | Western Cape |
| Partner | Former partners (relationship ended 2014) |
| Children | Sixteen Jones |
| Occupations | Rappers, singers, songwriters, producers |
| Labels | Zef Recordz, Cherrytree, Interscope |
| Net Worth | $20 million |
Early Life and Education
Watkin Tudor Jones, known as Ninja, was born in Johannesburg in 1974 and had an extensive history in South African hip hop before forming Die Antwoord.
Anri du Toit, known as Yolandi Visser, was born in 1984 in Port Alfred and pursued drama and performance studies before joining the duo.
Career
Die Antwoord gained international fame through their viral music video “Enter the Ninja” in 2010.
They initially released their debut album for free online and signed to a major label before creating their own independent label.
Their music combines techno, trap, and hip hop elements, and they have released several albums that have performed well internationally and topped dance charts.
Personal Life
Ninja and Yolandi were in a romantic relationship that ended around 2014, but they continue to work together professionally. They have a daughter named Sixteen, born through IVF in 2009.
Net Worth
The combined estimated net worth of the members of Die Antwoord is around $20 million.
Discography
- SOS (2009)
- Tension (2012)
- Donker Mag (2014)
- Mount Ninji and da Nice Time Kid (2016)
- House of Zef (2020)
Awards and Nominations
Die Antwoord has received multiple awards including Myspace Video of the Year for “Enter the Ninja” and recognition for their innovative music videos, such as winning the Camerimage award for Best Music Video for “I Fink U Freeky”.
