Who is Ayanda Ntanzi? The singer's personal life and career, explored
Ayanda Ntanzi is a South African gospel singer from Appelsbosch (Ozwathini, KZN). He has been making waves since his career began to soar high in 2015. Ntanzi has released hits, including Nasempini, I am Safe, and He is Alive.
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Key takeaways
- The love Ayanda Ntanzi has for God inspired him to build a career in gospel music.
- He lost his mother at a young age but managed to rise against all odds life threw at him.
- Ntanzi juggles between making music and representing clients in court as an attorney.
Ayanda Ntanzi's profile summary
| Full name | Ayanda Ntanzi |
| Gender | Male |
| Birthdate | January 31, 1992 |
| Age | 33 years (as of 2025) |
| Birthplace | Ozwathini, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Ethnicity | African |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Dark Brown |
| Marital status | Married |
| Spouse | Saneh |
| Alma mater | University of KwaZulu-Natal |
| Qualification | LLB degree |
| Career | Gospel singer-songwriter and lawyer |
| Music agent | Koko Records |
| @aya_ntanzi |
Ayanda Ntanzi's biography
Ntanzi was born in Ozwathini, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, in a family of singers. His family inspired him to start singing at a young age.
Some of his favorite musicians while growing up include the Imvuselelo Yase Natalia music band and the Masibuye Ku Jehova choir.
Ntanzi's aunts and uncles raised him after he lost his mother at the age of eight years. It took him several years to heal from his mum's death.
How old is Ayanda Ntanzi?
Born on January 31, 1992, Ayanda Ntanzi's age is 33 years (as of 2025).
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Ayanda Ntanzi's educational background
Ayanda earned an LLB from the University of KZN in May 2020 through a virtual graduation ceremony. While speaking about this great achievement at an interview with Kaya 959, Ntanzi said:
I knew where I came from, and I knew what it took for me to get as far as I did. So, I was determined to get that degree at all costs. Thank God for grace; I was able to get this far.
Since Ntanzi believes that education can be a backup plan for artists, he urged people to embrace education saying:
Let's study. Education is important. It's never gotten out of fashion. We need something to fall back on when our careers can no longer work for us. That's all I can say to fellow artists.
What does Ayanda Ntanzi do for a living?
Besides making gospel music, Ayanda is a lawyer, specializing in medical malpractice. He also owns the Royal Priest Productions, which empowers young upcoming artists in South Africa and hosts the annual Pietermaritzburg Pre-Easter festival.
Ayanda Ntanzi's career history
Ayanda's music career started in 2014 when producer Nqubeko Mbatha invited him to be part of the Gospel Classic TV show. A year later, Ntanzi was signed to Koko Records, a music label owned and led by Nqubeko.
Under Nqubeko's mentorship, the singer released his debut album, Udumo (Fame), in 2015. The album earned him nominations for Best Newcomer and Best Urban Contemporary Gospel awards at the SABC Gospel Crown Awards.
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In 2017, Ntanzi released a live CD and DVD titled Priestly Worship at the Durban Playhouse. It included his song Nasempeni, earning him the Best Praise Song award at the 2018 SABC Gospel Crown Awards.
Ayanda is still signed to Koko Records and has performed alongside Benjamin Dube on the Spirit of Praise show. He also performed with the Philharmonic Orchestra at a sold-out show in Durban and was the first guest artist to perform at one of Tasha Cobbs' concerts.
Ayanda Ntanzi's albums
Ntanzi has released four albums as of January 2024. These albums include:
- 2017: Priestly Worship
- 2015: Udumo
- 2020: According to Grace
- 2024: Imvunge Yomusa: The Songs That Led Me To Christ
Some of Ayanda Ntanzi's hit songs include;
- Iyavuma
- Nasempini
- I am Safe
- He is Alive
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Who is Ayanda Ntanzi's wife?
Ayanda has been married to Saneh since August 2022 but it is unknown whether they have any children. Unconfirmed rumors emerged in April 2019 that the singer was a father to a six-year-old boy.
Ntanzi's colleague, Ntokozo Mbambo, announced their wedding on her Instagram page. She posted a live status of the singer and his wife and captioned it:
Congratulations Ayanda and Saneh. Umembeso. The two are beautiful.
She wrote in her follow-up post:
We are here to get the bride.
Ayanda Ntanzi and Nelisiwe Sibiya's relationship
South African actress Nelisiwe Faith Sibiya was previously engaged to Ntanzi. She is known for playing Mbali Mthethwa in the Durban Gen soapie.
In July 2022, Nelisiwe appeared on Engineer Your Life with Lungelo KM, revealing how she broke it off with a gospel star. The actress said:
I was dating Ayanda Ntanzi, in fact, we were engaged, I dated him from when we were still very young during varsity years, so yeah he is a very nice man. We were engaged until 2019. We were engaged, as in English engagement.
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Sibiya further explained that their different belief systems played a major factor in their splitting up. Ayanda leaned more towards the Christian belief system, while for her it was cultural.
She said:
I don't think I was ready to get to that point of him going home to ask for my hand in marriage, because there were certain things he wouldn’t be able to do.
We loved each other, we were best friends, even know he is still my bestie and unfortunately, it didn't work out.
Ayanda Ntanzi's house and cars
The singer is believed to have acquired a BMW in 2024. However, due to his love for privacy, there is no verified information about Ayanda Ntanzi's cars and where he lives.
Social media presence
He has a verified Instagram account and commands a huge fanbase on his Facebook page. The singer has a sizable following on X (formerly Twitter).
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Facts about Ayanda Ntanzi
- Ntanzi was mentored by music producer Nqubeko Mbatha.
- He is signed to Nqubeko Mbatha's label, KOKO Records.
- Ayanda released According to Grace in 2020 while studying law.
- He completed his LLB degree while juggling a successful music career.
- Ntanzi calls himself the "prince of KOKO Records."
- The singer does not post his wife and family online.
Ayanda Ntanzi is making huge strides in the South African gospel industry and has made a name for himself internationally. In the years to come, there is more to expect from him.
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