Ciza
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Ciza | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Nkululeko Nciza |
| Born | 23 August 2001 Benoni, South Africa, Gauteng, South Africa. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Recording artist, DJ |
| Years active | 2019–present |
Nkululeko Nciza (born 23 August 2001), known professionally as Ciza, is a South African musician. He was born in Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa, and is the eldest son of TK Nciza, a former record label executive[1], and Nhlanhla Mafu, lead vocalist of the Afro-pop group Mafikizolo.[2] Raised in a musically inclined household[3], Ciza was exposed to the entertainment industry early. He began writing and composing music at 15.
Career
[edit]Ciza began his professional music career in 2019. He released his debut single, "Come Alive," in July 2020, followed by "Adje,"[4] a song influenced by Yoruba culture that blends Afrobeats with South African Afro-pop. In 2021, he released the extended play "Golden Boy Pack," which featured collaborations with artists such as Major League DJz, DJ Maphorisa, Abidoza, and Tanzanian singer Marioo. His 2025 single "Isaka (6am)" received significant radio airplay in South Africa.[5] [6] In addition to singing, Ciza has explored DJing[7].
Discography
[edit]| Year | Title | Tracks | Contributors / Features | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Golden Boy Pack (EP) | Jiggy | ||
| Bank Notification | DJ Maphorisa, Madumane | |||
| Oya Dance | DJ Maphorisa, Madumane | |||
| Carolina | Abidoza, Major League DJz | |||
| Shotey | Marioo | |||
| 2021 | Bad Guy Ciz (EP) | Passesa | ||
| The Kidd |
| Year | Tracks | Contributors / Features | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Perfect Summer | ||
| One Life | |||
| 2020 | Adje | ||
| Peaceful Night | |||
| Come Alive, | |||
| Breeze | |||
| One Life | |||
| Warm Summer Works | |||
| 2021 | Carolina 2.0 | Major League DJz & Abidoza | |
| 2022 | Ola Mama! | Tony Duardo, Seekay & Boibizza | |
| Orlando | |||
| 2023 | voodoo | ||
| 2024 | Calls | ||
| Free Me | Maglera Doe Boy, Elizee | ||
| Inakayezi | FKA Moses, Sthibo de Beat | ||
| 2025 | Isaka (6am) | Jazzworx, Thukuthela | [8] |
Personal life
[edit]Ciza is the eldest of four children born to TK Nciza and Nhlanhla Mafu. His siblings include Thamsanqa and Luvuyo. In 2009, the family experienced the loss of their daughter,[9][10] Zinathi, in a car accident.[11] Ciza generally maintains a private personal life. In 2024, he was linked to South African media personality Anele Zondo,[12] with unconfirmed reports suggesting the couple was expecting a child.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ Celani, Sikhakhane. "TK Nciza's son Ciza says music is his political weapon". Scrollaafrica.com. Scrolla Africa. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- ^ "ANC bigwig's son tells of family pain!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ Tewobola, Shalom. "Ciza: Carrying the Torch of Mafikizolo's Legacy While Forging His Own Afro-Pop Path". culturecustodian.com. Culture Custodian. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
- ^ Qhama, Dayile. "Five minutes with SA Afrobeats sensation Ciza". News24. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
- ^ Oluthando, Keteyi. "Ciza's latest hit 'Isaka (6am)' takes South Africa by storm". MSN.
- ^ "The Pan-African and Global Rise of "Isaka (6am)" by CIZA". Turntablecharts.com. Turntable Charts. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ^ Kgomotso, Moganedi (19 March 2025). "Adding DJ to my performance doesn't mean I am something else: Ciza". TimesLive. Times. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
- ^ Lutho, Pasiya. "Is Ciza's 'Isaka (6am)' the best South African song since 2021? Prince Kaybee thinks so, Mzansi responds". The Post.
- ^ Andiswa, Ngenyane. "TK Nciza's emotional grave visit!". The Sun. Daily Sun. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
- ^ Joy, Mphande. "'Nothing can ever fill the emptiness I feel' — Nhlanhla Mafu remembers her late daughter". Times Live. Sunday Times. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ "Daughter's death stuns singer". IOL.
- ^ Nokuthula, Ngcobo. "'Asijoli': Anele Zondo responds to claims about TK Nciza's son". The South African. The South African. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ Rorisang, Modiba. "'I am not dating Anele Zondo' – Ciza". Scrolla. Retrieved 26 June 2024.