Troyeville resident Zamani Mnqayi, also known as Man Z, is making a name for himself.
Originally from Mandeni in KwaZulu-Natal, Mnqayi said he started his music career at a very young age.
“I started writing music in 2003 when I was in Grade Eight. I then joined the school choir the very same year.
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“After completing matric I studied banking service and advice at Milpark Business School for two years. I obtained my qualification with the institution and then worked as an office administrator at Absa for two years.
“I then realised that banking services was not for me and I focused on my music career,” he said.
Mnqayi released a single titled Asilalanga last year.
He is working on his first hip-hop album, titled Growin’ Pains.
“I named the album Growin’ Pains because of the pain I experienced while growing up.”
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The 14-track album features the tracks Asilalanga, Ithemba lamampantsula, Nae Nae, Take me Higher and Black Flag High.
Mnqayi said he worked with reggae artist Saggy Saggila and producer and manager of Dephon Music, Phil Hollis.
“It has been 10 years since I started recording songs, but I have never appeared on television nor have I been given a break in the music industry.
“The biggest challenge that we face as artists is finance. I also have been underestimated by bigger artists. The bosses who book me for performances always give me a hard time when they have to pay me,” he said.
Mnqayi made it to the top five of a talent search competition that was held in North West by Motsweding FM and Bokone Bophirima Municipality in May last year.
He can be contacted via email Mnqayi38@gmail.com
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