Everything about Nota Baloyi: His age, wife, net worth, and career

Everything about Nota Baloyi: His age, wife, net worth, and career

Nota Baloyi is a prominent figure in the vibrant South African music industry. While he credits himself as one of the country’s hip-hop pioneers, the creative is widely recognised for his work as a music executive. With a knack for business and a keen eye for talent, Baloyi has earned widespread recognition. So, how much do you know about his personal and professional life?

Nota Baloyi at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (L). The music executive posing for a picture (R)
Nota Baloyi at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (L). The music executive posing for a picture (R). Photo: @lavidanota (modified by author)
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Despite the entrepreneur’s outgoing personality, he remains particularly quiet about specific details about his life, including his childhood and family background. However, Nota Baloyi’s biography sheds light on lesser-known details about his private life. In addition, it details his career achievements as an artist and a behind-the-scenes industry player.

Nota Baloyi’s profile summary

Full nameNhlamulo Baloyi
Famous asNota Baloyi
GenderMale
Date of birth20 March 1990
Age34 years old (2024)
Zodiac signPisces
BirthplaceParktown, Johannesburg, South Africa
Current residenceFourways, Johannesburg, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
EthnicityBlack
Hair colourBlack
Eye colourDark brown
SexualityStraight
Marital statusDivorced
Ex-partnerBerita Khumalo
ProfessionMusic executive, rapper, entrepreneur
Net worth$600,000
Social mediaInstagramX (Twitter)

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How old is Nota Baloyi?

Nota Baloyi (aged 34 as of 2024) was born on 20 March 1990. While several sources speculate that he was born in Kampala, Uganda, the rapper cleared the air regarding his birthplace in a 2024 interview on the Own Narrative Podcast:

I was born in Parktown, South Africa. I live in Fourways, where I grew up. I dropped out of school.

Baloyi was raised in a wealthy family, as his dad reportedly owned a construction company.

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Baloyi having a good time in South Beach, Miami, USA. Photo: @lavidanota on Instagram (modified by author)
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Who is Nota Baloyi’s wife?

Baloyi exchanged nuptials with Zimbabwean-born Afro-soul singer Gugulethu Khumalo, professionally known by her stage name, Berita, during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown.

Some of her hit songs include Nguwe Wedwa, Thandolwethu and Siyathandana. However, in 2022, Khumalo took to X (Twitter) to announce her separation from Nota after he made insulting remarks about influencer Mihlali Ndamase. As documented by SNL, the post in part read:

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I am no longer married to Nhlamulo Baloyi. I left our marital home on Thursday, 13 January 2022. He does not listen to anyone. I cannot even begin to count the numerous times he has erred in his speech.

Berita also revealed that she had to leave the marriage because she feared for her safety. During a 2023 interview with Kaya 959, she opened up about the day she left her marriage, saying:

It has been a challenging year to be displaced and also abused publicly. I have vivid memories of the day of the day I left my marriage. I called a therapist, and we talked for about an hour and a half before discovering that I was in a narcissistically abusive relationship. The day I learned about the abuse in the relationship, I did not stay one minute. I packed my things and moved out.

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Nota at the 2021 South African Amapiano Music Awards (L). Berita during a 2023 photoshoot (R)
Nota at the 2021 South African Amapiano Music Awards (L). Berita during a 2023 photoshoot (R). Photo:Oupa Bopape via Getty Images, @beritaafrosoul on Instagram (modified by author)
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On 19 June 2024, Nota announced the finalisation of his divorce from Berita via an Instagram post that he captioned:

Marital status: DIVORCED!

While speaking to The Hustlers Corner SA, Nhlamulo shared his side of the history regarding his divorce:

As a man, the one thing you obsess over is not failing in something. So, it is always hard to take in failure. The one thing I did not want to do was give up. You learn through hardship, and every opportunity to overcome some hardship is an opportunity to grow stronger. After the divorce, I hugged my ex-wife and wished her the best in life.

What does Nota Baloyi do for a living?

Nota Baloyi’s songs have made him a household name in the South African entertainment industry.

Baloyi during the 2023 Tribeca Festival (L). The entrepreneur rocking some earpods (R)
Baloyi during the 2023 Tribeca Festival (L). The entrepreneur rocking some earpods (R). Photo: Cindy Ord via Getty Images, @lavidanota on Instagram (modified by author)
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Sphesihle, Karama and Preacher featuring Kwesta are some of his most notable hits. In an interview with Drum, he revealed his passion for music started at a young age:

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I fell in love with music when I owned my first music collection at 6. It included the likes of Notorious BIG, Puff Daddy and the whole Puff Daddy. Growing up, I would memorise rap songs and alter their lyrics. I would then get an instrumental to put my flavour to the music.

As the Chief Executive Officer of SoFet Urbantainment CC, Nota has overseen the growth and development of the record label.

He has mentored a roster of talented artists, reshaping the industry landscape. In addition, Nhlamulo is the director at The Orchard, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment.

What is Nota Baloyi’s net worth?

According to Gist Flare, Nhlamulo’s wealth is estimated at $600,000. He has amassed this amount from various endeavours, including making music, managing a record label, being an artist manager and several entrepreneurial ventures.

Music executive Nota Baloyi posing for selfies
Music executive Nota Baloyi posing for selfies. Photo: @lavidanota (modified by author)
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Nota Baloyi's social media

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Berita’s ex-husband is active on social media. He has 106.7k followers on X (Twitter) and 77.6k Instagram followers as of 2 July 2024

Nota Baloyi is one of the most controversial South African public figures. When he speaks, he always trends. This is because the music executive often faces fire for some of his ideologies, while some praise him for always speaking his mind. With a determined attitude towards life, it is exciting to witness what the future holds for Baloyi.

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