Simphiwe Dana Biography
Simphiwe Dana, born January 23, 1980, is a South African singer and songwriter widely known for singing in her mother tongue, “Xhosa language.” She began her music career in 2002 and is known for her creative social commentary and activism through music. Simphiwe Dana is one of the best South African singers with several hit songs to her name.
Wiki Profile
| Full Name: | Simphiwe Dana |
| Date of Birth: | January 23, 1980 |
| Place of Birth: | Butterworth, Transkei |
| State of Origin: | Johannesburg |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Occupation: | Singer |
| Net Worth: | $1 million |
| Husband/Spouse: | Pumeza Matshikiza |
Early Life and Education
Simphiwe Dana is from Johannesburg, born in Butterworth, Transkei, South Africa and raised in the town of Lusikisiki.
She came from a religious background, having grown up in a church while her father was a preacher.
Career
Being that her father was a preacher and she grew up in church, Simphiwe Dana started her music in both choral and gospel forms.
She signed a record deal with Gallo Records before she released her debut album Zandisile in 2004.
Simphiwe Dana released her third studio album, Kulture Noir in South Africa on July 9, 2010.
Simphiwe Dana Net Worth
Simphiwe Dana is a famous South African singer and songwriter. She has an estimated net worth of $1 million.
Simphiwe Dana Albums
- Zandisile (2004)
- The One Love Movement on Bantu Biko Street (2006)
- Kulture Noir (2010)
- Firebrand (2014)
- Bamako (2020)
Personal Life
Simphiwe Dana announced that she is getting married to singer Pumeza Matshikiza.
Dada has a daughter named Zazi, which she had when was young. She got pregnant at her early stage although she has not revealed the identity of the daughter’s father.
