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Zolani G

Zolani G. is a KwaZulu Natal hip-hop artist whose sound is best described as the perfect marriage of 90’s Golden Era of Hip-hop with modern hip-hop and poetry influences – with high energy performnce. With a poetry background, Zolani always tries to paint the most vivid picture for his listeners with wordplay that sufficiently expresses his topics. Zolani’s music looks at the journey of a modern young male, perfectly gift wrapped with hard hip-hop kicks and snares – and his bold voice outshining the instruments and making it easy to listen and follow the narrative. Zolani is also known to versatile dabbling in other genres outside of hip hop - with his is most noticeable contributions being on two Gqom smash hits ‘Konakele’ & 'Asbambeki' by LadySbo & Pradar.

Brief Background

Born Zolani Gwala (25) from Edendale, Pietermaritzburg - KZN. Zolani was raised by his Grandma and relatives after the passing of his mother in 2002 when he was just 7 years old. Zolani also showed interested in anything involving art - also partaking in sketch/doodling competitions, joining poetry sessions and going into theatre. In his final year of High School - Zolani won the school Talent Show with his then band “Stringpuppets”. After Stringpuppets disbanded – Zolani formed a new hip hop collective “Sugarwater” with his producer Sibusiso “Fnote” Jaca. In Tertiary Zolani took some drama classes to better perfect his live performances – which worked out perfect as he’s most commended for his high energy and dramatic performances. Zolani has since completed his education and has a qualification in BSS Media & Marketing from the University Of KwaZulu Natal. He currently still residing in PMB pursuing music full-time and has just released his debut project - Return Of Shamba.