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Buntu Zuri
Buntu Zuri (born January 14, 1998), He is an South African singer, songwriter, and producer.

Early Life
Born on January 14, 1998, Buntu Zuri was raised in the Midvaal South of Johannesburg at a place called De Deur. He developed an interest in music at age 5. Starting with programming music at the age of 10, Buntu Zuri eventually learned to to record himself vocally and that was the beginning of his music career. Buntu Zuri moved into 4 schools during his teenage years. He went to Roshnee Primary later moved to Meyerton Primary, all based in Vaal. His High school years he went to Roshnee High in the Vaal then later moved to Sandown High in Sandton. She also spent nearly a year living in Ethiopia, her father's home count

Education
After graduating high school at 17, Buntu Zuri continued his education at Lisof his mother insisted and supported that he follow his dreams in being a creative and to not follow the social standards of what it is expected from a secondary school graduate entering tertiary.

2019: Early Work
While He was studying fashion at Lisof, Buntu Zuri spent some time creating music along side producer, music programmer Dara Kuhle. Their first single together titled Hlasela was the beginning of his career.

2020: First solo releases
In April 20, 2020, Buntu Zuri self-released his first single titled Bavumile. A guitar dominated afro beat song influenced by Maskandi sound. Then A follow up single, titled Amanzi Endlini was slated for release on May 22, 2020, this time a Neo soul inspired afro beat showcased his versatility, still keeping his Maskandi influence. His third single titled Ziphi Iinkomo released June 3, 2020, a single with a Hip Hop influence on his afrobeat sound, again keeping his maskandi influence as his signature on all his songs.

Influences
Buntu Zuri cites Maskandi as a major influence on his music.