Msaki, born Asanda Lusaseni Mvana, in 1988 is a talented composer, singer, and songwriter from South Africa. Raised in East London, she developed a passion for music at a young age. In 2008, at just 20 years old, she started her music career as a member of an alternative rock band while studying in college.
Profile Summary
| Full Name: | Asanda Lusaseni Mvana |
| Date Of Birth: | 1988 |
| Place Of Birth: | East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Nationality: | South African |
| Occupation(s): | Singer, Songwriter, Composer |
| Labels: | One Shushu Day Artistry |
| Net Worth: | $ 371,000 |
Early Life And Education
Born in 1988 in East London, Asanda Lusaseni Mvana comes from a musical background with a DJ father and composer grandmother. She attended Cathcart High School and Nelson Mandela University briefly before pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree at Rhodes University.
In 2008, Mvana joined The Patience alternative rock group in East London and later performed with the electro-experimental band Johnny Cradle in Cape Town.
She also worked as a guitarist and lead vocalist for the duo Kate and I in Grahamstown. Msaki furthered her music education by attending a music school in North Carolina, USA in 2012.
Career
Starting her own music label, One Shushu Day Artistry, she released her debut EP “Nal’ithemba” in 2013 with producer Cobus Van Dyk. The following year, she received acclaim at the 7th Standard Bank Ovation Awards and Cape Town Fringe for her work. Her hit single “Imfama Ziyabona” dominated the Metro FM Charts in 2016 for 19 weeks.
Her first album, “Zaneliza: How The Water Moves”, dropped in June 2017 and was a hit in South Africa. Collaborating with Nduduzo Makhathini, the album earned her a nomination at the South African Music Awards.
Msaki’s collaboration with DJ Prince Kaybee on “Fetch Your Life” topped the iTunes Dance charts and she continued to release successful singles, including “Pearls To Swine” featuring TRESOR and Kid X.
Msaki’s career continued to soar with appearances on various projects, such as “Rhythms of Zamunda” and collaborations with artists like Kelly Khumalo. She headlined major festivals and released a double album in 2021. Her artistry extended to the visual realm with the release of her own artwork alongside her music.
In her foray into television, she appeared as a guest judge on “Idols South Africa” and later joined as a judge on the singing competition show “uShuni Womhlaba”. Msaki’s talent and influence continued to grow with each new project and collaboration, solidifying her place in the music industry.
Personal Life
Msaki, also known as Asanda Lusaseni Mvana, is a South African composer, singer, and songwriter is a proud mother of three children.
In 2022, Kefiloe, the wife of radio presenter Smash Afrika, accused Msaki, who is also married, of engaging in extramarital relationships with her husband.
Msaki Net Worth
Msaki, known by her birth name Asanda Lusaseni Mvana, has amassed a significant net worth over the course of her career, currently estimated at $371,000.
Discography
Some popular songs by Msaki include:
- Pearls to Swine
- Blood Guns Guitars
- Liwa Lami
- Sondela
- Emkhaya
- Wish You Were Here
- Falling
- Ngihawukele
- Loading
- Senzenina
