Every South African knows the music of Blaq Diamond.
They seem to have come out of nowhere.
So where is Blaq Diamond from?
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How did they get to where they are?
How old is Blaq Diamond?
Let us find it out.
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Learn more about their past, present, and music in this piece.
Blaq Diamond profile
Who are the Blaq Diamond members?
They were both born in 1994.
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These two amazing artists come from the same township.
They grew up in the same place as well, Ladysmith in KwaZulu Natal.
They believe in authenticity and often mention their hometown Ladysmith (150) in their music.
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Blaq Diamond professional life
How did Blaq Diamond start?
A series of fortunate events brought them together, and their shared interests made them pursue music.
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When Ndu and Danya were in high school, they used to rap battle on the school bus.
They were in grade 9, but this did not deter them.
They teamed up to make Blaq Diamond.
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This helped them find their niche in the industry and solidify their genre, which is Afro-pop.
The two, however, express their love for hip-hop.
At first, it was hard for them.
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The struggle was real because they had no relatives there and had to make it on their own.
Their rise to fame had yet another roadblock, the sound of their music.
The significant risk they took was their unique Afro-pop sound made.
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This puts them at the top, and it is what keeps them there.
As of now,Ibhanoyiis their most viewed song on Youtube.
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Blaq DiamondIbhanoyimp3 download can be done on Spotify.
Their history of coming from a small town also played a significant role in their decision.
They have a story to tell, like that of a rare black diamond.
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The name of the album isUmuthi, which means medicine in English.
In one of their recent interviews with Homeground, Danya said how they settled on this name.
Before joining the team in 2018, Lynn wrote for Kenyan media platforms and several other websites.
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She graduated from the University of Nairobi in 2019 with honours after pursuing a BSc.
She is currently studying for a Master’s degree in the same field.
Lynn specialises in writing celebrity biographies, listicles and teasers for popular TV shows.
Contacts; +254707596322, lynnkandie27@gmail.com
