Nkululeko Nciza (born 23 August 2001), known professionally as Ciza, is a South African musician. He was born in Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa, and is the eldest son of TK Nciza, a former record label executive, and Nhlanhla Mafu, lead vocalist of the Afro-pop group Mafikizolo. Raised in a musically inclined household, Ciza was exposed to the entertainment industry early. He began writing and composing music at 15.
Career
Ciza began his professional music career in 2019. He released his debut single, "Come Alive," in July 2020, followed by "Adje," a song influenced by Yoruba culture that blends Afrobeats with South African Afro-pop.
In 2021, he released the extended play "Golden Boy Pack," which featured collaborations with artists such as Major League DJz, DJ Maphorisa, Abidoza, and Tanzanian singer Marioo. His 2025 single "Isaka (6am)" received significant radio airplay in South Africa and topped the official SA chart.
In addition to singing, Ciza has explored DJing.
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