NONTOKOZO MKHIZE
NAME
NONTOKOZO MKHIZE
AGE
32 YEARS
GENDER
FEMALE
OCCUPATION
GOSPEL ARTIST
Nontokozo Mkhize, professionally known as Nontokozo, is an award-winning South African Afro-soul and gospel singer-songwriter, known for her record-breaking success on streaming platforms.
She began her professional music career in 2017 as a backing vocalist for renowned artists such as Benjamin Dube and Mondli Ngcobo, before launching her solo career in 2024.
The singer has won awards like the Best Newcomer at the 2024 Metro FM Music Awards and received nominations at the Basadi in Music Awards.
In 2025, her debut studio album, Lindiwe, and its subsequent Deluxe edition, which was released on October 17, 2025, debuted in the South African Top 10 Albums chart.
Educational Background
Nontokozo Mkhize is an alumna of the Durban University of Technology (DUT), where she studied performing arts, which helped her develop as a confident performer and a versatile artist.
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Script and film writing – She has also referenced studying film and script writing.
She began singing professionally in 2017, shortly after completing high school.
Her foundational musical training took place in the church, specifically growing up in the Zion tradition and later joining KwaMashu Christian Centre (KCC), where she learned to perform on stage with a live band.
Nontokozo’s Career and Achievements
Nontokozo began her professional music career in 2017 as a backing vocalist for renowned artists such as Benjamin Dube and Mondli Ngcobo, before launching her solo career in 2024.
She chose music of the Afro-soul and Gospel genre, though she identifies as a versatile storyteller who does not like to limit her lyrics to a single style.
Major Achievements
2024- Her lead single “Esandleni” broke the record for the most-streamed solo song by a female artist in a single week on South African Spotify, surpassing Adele’s “Easy On Me”.
2025 – Her studio album, Lindiwe, and its subsequent Deluxe edition that was released on October 17, 2025, debuted in the South African Top 10 Albums chart.
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Nontokozo also won the Best Newcomer at the 2024 Metro FM Music Awards and received nominations at the Basadi In Music Awards.
Apart from her single hits, including Esandleni, Moyongcwele, Okubi, and Lu Strong that she released in 2023 with Nomfundo Moh, she has featured on tracks with major South African artists like Sjava, Nomfundo Moh, and Mthunzi.
Family Background
Nontokozo is the daughter of the late Lindiwe Mkhize, who passed away in 2023, and to whom she dedicated her 2025 album ‘Lindiwe’ as a tribute to her.
She is the elder sister of Naledi Aphiwe, the teenage singer who gained worldwide fame after being sampled by Chris Brown on his track ‘Shooter’, and the two frequently collaborate and support each other’s careers.
Other siblings include a sister, Nkosingiphile, and a brother whose name is not publicized.
Personal Life
Nontokozo is married to Philani Mthembu, and in 2025, she appeared on the popular South African TV show Our Perfect Wedding, which documented their marriage.
On June 10, 2025, she announced the birth of her son, Rakeem Mkhize, on social media, referring to him as the little bundle of joy who completed their family.
Nontokozo’s Net Worth
Nontokozo Mkhize’s exact net worth has not been officially disclosed.
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Nontokozo and her sister singer Naledi. PHOTO/collage
