Age, Biography and Wiki
Zonke (Zonke Dikana) was born on 11 October, 1979 in KwaZakhele, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa, is a South African singer-songwriter. Discover Zonke'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?
| Popular As |
Zonke Dikana |
| Occupation |
Singer-songwriter · record producer |
| Age |
44 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
11 October 1979 |
| Birthday |
11 October |
| Birthplace |
KwaZakhele, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Nationality |
South Africa
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Zonke Height, Weight & Measurements
At 44 years old, Zonke height not available right now. We will update Zonke's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
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| Eye Color |
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| Hair Color |
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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.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
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Zonke Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Zonke worth at the age of 44 years old? Zonke’s income source is mostly from being a successful Singer-songwriter. She is from South Africa. We have estimated Zonke's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Singer-songwriter |
Zonke Social Network
Timeline
It was also nominated in five categories at the 22nd South African Music Awards, winning one.
L.O.V.E. was nominated for Album of the Year, Female Artist of the Year and won Best R&B/Soul Album at the 25th annually ceremony
Zonke embarked on Zonke: The Evergreen In Concert on February 19 in Cape Town, Grand Arena, GrandWest; the tour included 10 dates that ran through to February 29.
In October 2021, her single "Lady" was released as album's lead single.
On April 22, 2022, she announced that her upcoming album Enigma, has done recording it, scheduled to be release on May 27.
In April 26, she teased an art cover of her second single "Oko", via her Facebook.
The song was released on April 29, 2022.
Zonke Dikana (born 11 October 1979), known simply as Zonke, is a South African singer-songwriter and record producer.
She is an alumna of the University of the Free State, from where she graduated with a degree in human resource management in 1997.
During Zonke's early years as a singer, Chippa introduced her to several artists, including Ringo, Joe Nina and Deborah Fraser, who she worked with either in writing or vocal capabilities.
Zonke had her big break when she wrote a song titled "Africa, My Motherland" for the band Jazzkantine, based in Germany.
The band later became known as Culture Clan after Zonke and the rappers Mandla and Mzo.
In 2003, Culture Clan released an album titled Africa.
It was released in Germany, winning awards from the Channel O and Metro FM Music Awards.
During her time in Germany, Zonke's first studio album, Soulitary, was released by Upper Street Records with distribution in Germany, Japan and Italy in 2004.
In 2007, Kalawa Jazmee Records released her second album, Life, Love 'n Music.
Her rise to stardom came in 2011 following the release of her third album, Ina Ethe, which was certified double platinum and was nominated at the 18th South African Music Awards.
In June 2011, Zonke left Kalawa Jamzee for TMP Records and started to record Ina Ethe, her third studio album.
Preceding the album's release were two singles, "Jik'Izinto" and "Feelings".
Ina Ethe was self-produced and was released by TMP Records to critical reviews.
The album did well commercially, going double platinum.
In 2013, she recorded and released Give and Take Live, which was certified gold just two months after its release and earned her a place in the Channel O list of "Africa's Top 10 Female Singing Sensations".
She signed a record deal to Sony Music Entertainment in 2013.
On 25 October 2013, Zonke recorded a live album at the Lyric Theatre in Goldreef City, Johannesburg, released by Sony Music Entertainment as Give and Take Live.
The album achieved gold status within two months of its release.
Give and Take Live also won two category awards at the 20th South African Music Awards.
Following the death of Zonke's older sister Lulu Dikana, Zonke started working on her fourth studio album, Work of Heart, by releasing the singles "Reach It" and "Meet Me in My Dreams".
In an interview with Katlego Mkhwanazi of The Mail & Guardian, Zonke said that the album was inspired by everything that happened to her.
In September 2015, Zonke released Work of Heart, her fifth album, to critical acclaim with nominations in several categories at the 15th Metro FM Music Awards and 22nd South African Music Awards.
The album contains 13 songs and was released on 11 September 2015 by Sony Music Entertainment.
Work of Heart was nominated in the Best Female Album and Best African Pop Album categories at the 15th Metro FM Music Awards.
On 14 July 2016, it was certified platinum.
At 2017 South African Afro Music Awards, she was nominated for; Best Afro Female Artist, Best Adult Contemporary, Best Afro Album, Best Afro Producer and won Best Afro-soul Album award.
On 15 June 2018, she released L.O.V.E, her fifth studio album, with Sony.
Zonke was born in KwaZakhele, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Her father, Vuyisile Dikana, was a drummer for a group called Black Slave and the Flamingo while her late stepmother Anneline Malebo was a singer for a musical band known as Joy.
Her seventh studio album, L.O.V.E, was released on 15 June 15, 2018.
It is a 9-track album featuring Kwesta on a song titled "Soul to Keep".
In April 2018, Zonke released the lead single "Tonight", which had platinum sales.
The album was certified gold with sales of 25 000 units.
