Former minister Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has clarified that she is not related to chart-topping vocalist Nkosazana Daughter. The former ANC MP shared that she has been receiving congratulatory messages on the success of the artist, as many people across the continent thought she was her daughter, thanks to her stage name.
Dr Dlamini Zuma has daughters Thuthukile Zuma, Thuli Zuma, and Gugu Zuma-Ncube with former president Jacob Zuma. Gugu and Thuli are well known in the South African screen industry, being behind popular titles such as “Uzalo” on SABC 1 and the “Umjolo” series, which aired on Netflix.
Nkosazana Daughter’s Rise to Fame
Nkosazana Daughter’s full name is Nkosazana Nolwazi Nzama, and she is originally from Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, and has gained popularity as one of the top vocalists in amapiano. The award-winning musician gained early recognition through singles such as “Izitha”, “Umama Akekho”, “Dali Nguwe” and has collaborated with some of the country’s top producers such as DJ Maphorisa and Master KG.
Dr Dlamini Zuma congratulated the musician’s parents for raising a superstar. “Congratulations to her parents for raising a super star. Congratulations,” she wrote on X. Nkosazana Daughter was named Musician of the Year at the 17th annual Feather Awards.
Impact on Social Media
Dr Dlamini Zuma’s tweet got people laughing as while many understood her point, they could help but make jokes that Nkosazana Daughter is her child. Here are some key facts about Nkosazana Daughter:
- She has performed at venues across the country and at top festivals, and across the continent.
- She has collaborated with some of the country’s top producers such as DJ Maphorisa and Master KG.
- She was named Musician of the Year at the 17th annual Feather Awards.
Dr Dlamini Zuma’s clarification has put an end to the speculation about her relationship with Nkosazana Daughter. However, it has also sparked a conversation about the importance of verifying information before sharing it on social media.
