Ciza

Ciza
Born
Nkululeko Ncizaa

(2001-08-23) 23 August 2001 (age 24)
Benoni, South Africa, Gauteng, South Africa.
Genres
OccupationsRecording artist, DJ
Years active2019–present

Nkululeko Nciza (born 23 August 2001), known professionally as Ciza, is a South African singer and songwriter. He was born in Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa, and is the eldest son of TK Nciza, a former record label executive,[1] and Nhlanhla Mafu, lead vocalist of the Afro-pop group Mafikizolo.[2] Raised in a musically inclined household,[3] Ciza was exposed to the entertainment industry early. He began writing and composing music at 15.

Career

Ciza began his professional music career in 2019. He released his debut single, "Come Alive," in July 2020, followed by "Adje,"[4] a song influenced by Yoruba culture that blends Afrobeats with South African Afro-pop. In 2021, he released the extended play "Golden Boy Pack," which featured collaborations with artists such as Major League DJz, DJ Maphorisa, Abidoza, and Tanzanian singer Marioo. His 2025 single "Isaka (6am)" received significant radio airplay in South Africa [5][6] and topped the official SA chart.[7] In addition to singing, Ciza has explored DJing.[8]

Discography

Ciza's EPs and Albums
Year Title Tracks Contributors / Features Ref
2019 Golden Boy Pack (EP) Jiggy
Bank Notification DJ Maphorisa, Madumane
Oya Dance DJ Maphorisa, Madumane
Carolina Abidoza, Major League DJz
Shotey Marioo
2021 Bad Guy Ciz (EP) Passesa
The Kidd
Ciza's Singles
Year Tracks Contributors / Features Ref
2019 Perfect Summer
One Life
2020 Adje
Peaceful Night
Come Alive,
Breeze
One Life
Warm Summer Works
2021 Carolina 2.0 Major League DJz & Abidoza
2022 Ola Mama! Tony Duardo, Seekay & Boibizza
Orlando
2023 voodoo
2024 Calls
Free Me Maglera Doe Boy, Elizee
Inakayezi FKA Moses, Sthibo de Beat
2025 Isaka (6am) Jazzworx, Thukuthela [9]

Personal life

Ciza is the eldest of four children born to TK Nciza and Nhlanhla Mafu. His siblings include Thamsanqa and Luvuyo. In 2009, the family experienced the loss of their daughter,[10][11] Zinathi, in a car accident.[12] Ciza generally maintains a private personal life. In 2024, he was linked to South African media personality Anele Zondo,[13] with unconfirmed reports suggesting the couple was expecting a child.[14]

References

  1. ^ Celani, Sikhakhane (25 April 2025). "TK Nciza's son Ciza says music is his political weapon". Scrollaafrica.com. Scrolla Africa. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
  2. ^ "ANC bigwig's son tells of family pain!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
  3. ^ Tewobola, Shalom (28 May 2025). "Ciza: Carrying the Torch of Mafikizolo's Legacy While Forging His Own Afro-Pop Path". culturecustodian.com. Culture Custodian. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
  4. ^ Qhama, Dayile. "Five minutes with SA Afrobeats sensation Ciza". News24. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  5. ^ Oluthando, Keteyi. "Ciza's latest hit 'Isaka (6am)' takes South Africa by storm". MSN.
  6. ^ "The Pan-African and Global Rise of "Isaka (6am)" by CIZA". Turntablecharts.com. Turntable Charts. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
  7. ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 50 Week 23-2025 - the Official South African Charts". www.theofficialsacharts.co.za. The Official SA Charts. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
  8. ^ Kgomotso, Moganedi (19 March 2025). "Adding DJ to my performance doesn't mean I am something else: Ciza". TimesLive. Times. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
  9. ^ Lutho, Pasiya. "Is Ciza's 'Isaka (6am)' the best South African song since 2021? Prince Kaybee thinks so, Mzansi responds". The Post.
  10. ^ Andiswa, Ngenyane. "TK Nciza's emotional grave visit!". The Sun. Daily Sun. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
  11. ^ Joy, Mphande. "'Nothing can ever fill the emptiness I feel' — Nhlanhla Mafu remembers her late daughter". Times Live. Sunday Times. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  12. ^ "Daughter's death stuns singer". IOL. 13 November 1980.
  13. ^ Nokuthula, Ngcobo (24 June 2024). "'Asijoli': Anele Zondo responds to claims about TK Nciza's son". The South African. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
  14. ^ Rorisang, Modiba (26 June 2024). "'I am not dating Anele Zondo' – Ciza". Scrolla. Retrieved 26 June 2024.

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