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Simphiwe Dana was born on 23 January, 1980 in Butterworth, Transkei South Africa, is a South African musician. Discover Simphiwe Dana's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 44 years old?
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Simphiwe Dana |
Occupation |
Singer-songwriter, record producer |
Age |
44 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
Born |
23 January 1980 |
Birthday |
23 January |
Birthplace |
Butterworth, Transkei South Africa |
Nationality |
South Africa
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She is a member of famous Musician with the age 44 years old group.
Simphiwe Dana Height, Weight & Measurements
At 44 years old, Simphiwe Dana height not available right now. We will update Simphiwe Dana's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Simphiwe Dana Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Simphiwe Dana worth at the age of 44 years old? Simphiwe Dana’s income source is mostly from being a successful Musician. She is from South Africa. We have estimated Simphiwe Dana's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Simphiwe Dana (born 23 January 1980) is a South African singer and songwriter who works mostly in her mother tongue, the Xhosa language.
Dana is also known for her creative social commentary and activism through music as a political art form.
Simphiwe was born on 23 January 1980 in Butterworth, Transkei, South Africa and raised in the town of Lusikisiki.
Dana came from a religious background with her father being a preacher and as she grew up in the church, exposing her to music in both choral and gospel forms.
She attended Vela Private School in Mthatha, where she matriculated in 1997.
Her tertiary education pursued her interests in graphic design, and she successfully studied for her National Diploma in IT at the Wits Technikon, Johannesburg.
Her career in music began in 2002, at the age of 22.
Born in Butterworth and raised in Lusikisiki in Transkei, Dana signed a record deal with Gallo Records and released her debut studio album, Zandisile (2004), which became a commercially success, won Best Newcomer and Best Jazz Album.
After signed a record deal with Gallo Records, her debut album Zandisile was released in 2004.
The album sold very well and gained several awards, including some South African Music Award (SAMA) in 2005.
On its worldwide release the album gained success in the Billboard charts and she won an AVO Session Basel Award.
In 2005, Dana won the "Best Newcomer" award and Best Jazz Vocal album at the 11th South African Music Awards with her first album Zandisile.
In 2007, she was named the "Best Female Artist", with the song "The One Love Movement on Bantu Biko Street", at the 13th South African Music Awards.
She is a creative advocate of Afrofuturism and Afrofeminism.
On July 9, 2010, Dana's third studio album Kulture Noir was released in South Africa.
At 10th Annually ceremony of Metro FM Music Awards, she took home two awards; Best Contemporary Jazz, Best Female.
In 2013 she started to record her album Firebrand and delayed to release it following the exit to her former label.
In early 2014, she signed a record deal with Sony Music.
On October 21, 2015, his fourth studio album Firebrand was released.
The album produced four singles "Killjoy", "Roll Me Down", "Masterpiece" and "My Light".
On November 25, 2018, she performed at Moncalieri Jazz Festival in Turin.
On April 24, 2020, her fifth studio album Bamako was released.
Dana's music draws strongly on her upbringing in the Transkei, and she cites the powerful singing of her mother as an inspiration for her and her siblings, and ultimately as a key motivator in her resolve to pursue her musical career.She has been cited as the modern day Mama Africa.