Karyendasoul

Bonga Ntozini (born 12 June 1997), professionally known as Karyendasoul is South African DJ and music producer.

Life and career
Bonga Ntozini born 12 June 1997 in Nqamakhwe, Eastern Cape. His musical interests began in Primary School as a choir member. In 2015, Karyendasoul appeared on We Live 4OUR Music, extended play released under Surreal Sounds Music in partnership with Red Bull Studios Cape Town. Following year, Kenny Dope invited Karyendasoul to be included on the Dopewax Approved: Kenny Dope & Friends, compilation for ADE. His extended play Waka, was released on 20 October 2018 under Gondwana.

Digital Anolog, extended play was released 16 October 2020.

In 2021, Karyendasoul co-produced "Osama" by Zakes Bantwini and Kasango from Ghetto King.

Karyendasoul breakthrough single "iMali" featuring Zakes Bantwini and Nana Atta, debuted number 1 and spent 5 weeks at number 1 on South African radio charts. Imizamo extended play was released on 12 November 2021.

"Control" featuring Sun-El Musician and Priscilla was released October 2022. His debut studio album We Live 4 Our Music, was released on 7 April 2023. With his production the album resulted to afro-tech house record. It was supported by three singles "Umthandazo", "Something More", and "Jacaranda".

In April 2023, Karyendasoul was as Isgubhu Cover Star by Apple Music.

Studio albums

 * We Live 4 Our Music (2023)

Extended plays

 * Imizamo (2021)

Metro FM Music Awards
!Ref.
 * 2023
 * "Umthandazo" featuring Ami Faku
 * Best House Song
 * Nominated
 * Nominated

South African Music Awards
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 * 2022
 * "iMali"
 * Best Collaboration
 * Nominated
 * 2023
 * "Au dede" – Karyendasoul
 * Remix of the Year
 * Nominated
 * "Au dede" – Karyendasoul
 * Remix of the Year
 * Nominated