A Unique South African Musical Force
South African R&B and Afro-soul singer Zonke has carved out a distinctive position in the musical landscape. She’s one of the country’s biggest stars but also the only female hitmaker in the game.
Unlike almost every other female singer on the vibrant SA music scene, Zonke not only plays to thousands and releases multi-platinum albums, she also writes and produces her own material.
Zonke Dikana has long been one of the most accomplished songwriters on the SA music scene. She has written and co-written hits for dance artist Winnie Khumalo, kwaito rapper Thebe, late R&B star TK and also worked with legends like Bongo Maffin and Oskido.
Zonke has had a unique path to the top of the South African R&B heap. Her fourth studio album, Work Of Heart, sees a career of dedication and commitment continue with another assured work of talent and creative genius. It is destined to become another South African classic.
It’s been a long journey since Port Elizabeth-raised Zonke arrived in Johannesburg in the late Nineties, looking to break into the music industry.
“My father Viva Dikana was a musician, and I’d always said I wanted to be an artist,” she says.
Viva taught her much of what she knows about music – the theory of composition, but also how the industry works.
He inspired her to become not just a successful artist, but a creative force and a successful business person in a highly competitive industry. Zonke honours her dad on her classic track, Viva The Legend from the Ina Ethe album.
“My father Viva Dikana was a musician, and I’d always said I wanted to be an artist,” she says.
Viva taught her much of what she knows about music – the theory of composition, but also how the industry works.
He inspired her to become not just a successful artist, but a creative force and a successful business person in a highly competitive industry. Zonke honours her dad on her classic track, Viva The Legend from the Ina Ethe album.
Key Career Highlights
2018-2020
- Zonke created her own concert series called “ Zonke The Evergreen” that continues to sell out venues all around the country.
2018
- Released her much anticipated 6th studio album titled L.O.V.E which stands for “Living Out Various Emotions”; upon its release the album became #1 on Itunes across all genres. L.O.V.E is currently the #1 selling album at Musica Africa with the most positive reviews on social media.
- Performed at the funeral of the struggle Icon Mama Winnie Madikizela Mandela
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2016
- Platinum Album Announcement: Work of Heart
- Nominated South African of The Year in Music Category
- SAMA22 Winner: Best Female Artist of the Year for Work of Heart and Best Producer [Zonke Dikana]
- SAMA22 Nominations: Best Female Artist of the Year; Best RnB Album; Best Producer and Best Engineered album
- Extensive live performance schedule across the African continent, including Swaziland (by invitation from the Royal family); Zambia; Botswana; Nigeria; Congo Brazaville; Uganda (by invitation from the Royal family); Mozambique; Lesotho as well as international performances in Germany and Amsterdam.
- Toured South Africa with the legendary Lionel Richie.
- 6 Nominations at the Metro FM Music Awards
2015
- Headliner at “The Hamptons Jazz Festival” in Botswana
2014
- Won SAMA- Best live DVD for Give N Take live
- Won SAMA Best Adult contemporary for Give N Take live
- Lead judge for Xfactor SA
- Headliner First ever “Stanbic Misty Jazz Festival” in Zambia
- Give N Take live went Gold in a month of release
2013
- Ambassador and wrote theme song for Zazi “Know your strength” campaign
- Headliner at Cape Town Jazz Festival
- Headliner at The Joy of Jazz Festival
- Won Most Gifted Female – COMVA for single Feelings
Zonke has been on numerous magazine covers including: Destiny; Equinox; True Love; Bona; Real
Zonke has been on numerous magazine covers including: Destiny; Equinox; True Love; Bona;
Real Donor for Thuthuzela Children’s home in Alexandra township Johannesburg
Wrote hit songs for: Mafikizolo,
Theo Kgosinkwe, Don Laka,
Winnie Khumalo, Black Coffee, Tshepo Tshola
Zonke has been on numerous magazine covers including Destiny; Equinox; True Love; Bona; Real
Zonke has been on numerous magazine covers including Destiny; Equinox; True Love; Bona;
Real Donor for Thuthuzela Children’s home in Alexandra township Johannesburg
Wrote hit songs for Mafikizolo, Theo Kgosinkwe, Don Laka, Winnie Khumalo, Black Coffee, Tshepo Tshola
For more on Zonke please contact:
Leely Music
Asanda: leelymusiq@gmail.com (079) 740-3254
Enquiries (071) 174-8027
For more on Zonke please contact:
Leely Music
Asanda: leelymusiq@gmail.com (079) 740-3254
Enquiries (071) 174-8027