Mnqobi Yazo

Born in kwaMaphumulo, and raised in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, released his first project Iscephu in 2018.

After he signed a record deal with Mabala Noise, his debut album Impi (2020), which incorporated elements of African trap, Afro-pop, and maskandi, was certified platinum in South Africa.

Mnqobi began his musical interest as a rapper while he was still attending primary school.

Shortly after he signed a record deal with Mabala Noise, his debut studio album Impi was released on October 30, 2020.

[9] Yazo cited Bhekumuzi Luthuli, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Oliver Mtukudzi as his major musical influences.