Young Stunna

Sandile Msimango, popularly known by his stage name Young Stunna is a South African singer. He is known for his hit singles "Bopha" and "Adiwele". He has also extensively worked with record producers DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small.

Young Stunna
Birth nameSandile Msimango
BornDaveyton, Gauteng, South Africa
OriginSouth Africa
GenresAmapiano
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2020–present
LabelsPiano Hub
Associated acts

Education

He attended Benoni West Primary and Lee Rand High School in Benoni. He completed his matric at Unity Secondary School in Daveyton.[1]

Early life

Young Stunna was born in Daveyton, South Africa and grew up in a Christian family and often sang in the church choir. His mother was a vocalist and his father owned a tavern which had a jukebox. Spending time at the tavern on weekends exposed him to all types of genres, including RnB and Kwaito.[1]

Career

He started making music at the age 13 and took the decision to pursue music as a career. He was initially a hip-hop musician from 2012 before switching to amapiano. He got the name Young Stunna from his fans in Daveyton where he grew up.[2] He rose to fame earlier in 2021 when he featured on Felo Le Tee and Mellow & Sleazy's smash amapiano hit, “Bopha”.[3]

In October 2021, he released his debut album, Notumato which features South African musicians DJ Maphorisa, Blxckie, Sizwe Alakaine, and Kabza De Small.[4] His single "Adiwele" reached number 1 across SA radio with a total 23.4 million impressions.[3]

Discography
  • Notumato (2021)

References
  1. "Young Stunna talks 'New Beginnings' on The Ultimate Kaya 959 Top 30". kaya959.co.za. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
  2. "From hustler to amapiano hitmaker: Young Stunna dominates on the dance floor". News24. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
  3. "Young Stunna's 'Adiwele' reaches number 1 across SA radio". iol.co.za. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
  4. "Amapiano star Young Stunna blows Mzansi away with debut [listen]". thesouthafrican.com. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
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