Singing was only a hobby for Dumi Mkokstad as he started right from the time he was 9. However, his hobby fast became a career that would see him to walking towards becoming an acclaimed South African Christian gospel artist who would go on to make hit songs that have earned him fame, fortune, and the ‘Crown Gospel Awards’ in the Best Gospel Song category and reaching golf status for one of his albums among other achievements.
Biography Of Dumi Mkokstad
Popular as Dumi Mkokstad, he was born Mdumisenzi Nzimande in 1992 to parents Falithenjwa Nzimande, his father, and mother Dudu.
Although many details about the childhood of Mkokstad have remained untold, it is a known fact that he started his musical journey at a young age and has since remained in the business.
Who Is Dumi Mkokstad’s Wife?
Dumi has been married to ZiphozeNkosi Nzimande since 2019. ZiphozeNkosi is the daughter of Bishop Sifiso Mthembu. Regarding career, she has established herself as an educational speaker, CEO of Ziphozenkosi Health, founder of Dr Ziphozenkosi Foundation, and medical doctor who has lived many years of her professional life working with people living with tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS in South Africa.
Before they tied the knot, however, Dumi couldn’t protect himself from scandals as regards relationship. First, rumour juggled that he impregnated a 21-year-old girl. Subsequently, he was accused of getting engaged to a woman before he was married to ZiphozeNkosi. What remains comparable about both stories is the fact that Dumi managed to deny both allegations and was still able to make the vows with his wife.
All You Should Know About His Career
As stated earlier, it was at the age of 9 that Mkokstad started performing music at different events that include church program and even funerals. At the age of 11 in 2003, he moved to create a self-titled album which featured songs such as Ujesu Ulithemba and Ngamthola among others. His music career took a new turn of success in 2010 when he became signed to ‘Big Music’.
One cannot overemphasize the contribution of Dumi in South Africa’s gospel scene over the course of years. Talent, hard work, and a captivating voice have put him in the level of a highly sort-after artist who would go on to make singles that consist of ‘Uyingcwele’, ‘Ekubeni Unguthixo’, and ‘My God Is Too Much’. Throughout his career, he has released over 10 albums which have mostly gotten acceptance. Some of his most known works include ‘Angikamboni’ (2005), ‘Mbize uJehova’ (2014), ‘Ukhona UThixo’ (2015), and ‘Calvary’ (2020).
Dumi has spent more than a decade of his life as a singer, songwriter and producer. His work has earned him nominations, awards for Best Gospel Artist, he received the ‘Crown Gospel Music Award for the best gospel song’ in 2015 and ‘SABC Crown Gospel Award for the 2018 Best Gospel Song of the Year’.
How Much Is The Net Worth Of Dumi Mkokstad?
Dumi’s major source of income is his music career. At present, his exact net worth has been reported differently by different sources. Nevertheless, his worth falls within $100 thousand to $1 million.
Other Interesting Facts About Mkokstad
- In 2020, Dumi released a song titled ‘Ziphozenkosi’. The song raised controversies especially because instead of focusing on his usual style of singing to God, he chose to make his lines to his wife ZiphozeNkosi. Still, he was praised for showing his fans that there’s always more in his music reservoir. The song also tops many charts across South Africa.
- According to an Opera News article, Dumi has a daughter. Instead of exposing her to fame, he has managed to keep her privacy close to his chest. In 2020 however, he took to Instagram to celebrate her eight-year birthday. It became the first time known to many that Likuwe was shown to the world. In the same vein, his wife posted a picture of herself, Dumi and the little girl with the caption of “My Growing Family! My Heart & Soul”.
- In 2019, it was reported that Dumi claimed to stay off ‘WhatsApp’ for the sake of his privacy.
- In the heat of the novel Coronavirus when many nations were forced to go on a lockdown including South Africa, Ziphozenkosi in an Instagram post was revealed by Dumi to wake up every morning and drive about 50Km because of her passion in humanity, wellness, and health.
Complete profile of Dumi Mkokstad
| Dumi Mkokstad | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Dumi Mkokstad |
| Date of Birth | 7th May 1992 |
| Age | 29years |
| Place of Birth | South African |
| Nationality | South African |
| Ethnicity | Pietermaritzburg native |
| Career | Singer, music producer |
| Education | Durban University of Technology (DUT) |
| Father | Falithenjwa Nzimande |
| Mother | Dudu |
| Siblings | Thulani Mkokstad |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Ziphozenkosi Mthembu-Nzimande |
| Girlfriend | NA |
| Children | Likuwe |
| Net Worth | $100,000-$350,000 |
| Source of Income | Singing career and Music production |
| Height | NA |
| Weight | NA |
| Social Media | Instagram YouTube |
Discussion about this post