Nathi Explains Why His Music Is Purely Xhosa
Nathi's upcoming album Iphupha Lami Releases On The 27th Of July 2018
Nathi Explains Why His Music Is Purely Xhosa. Nathi Mankayi is one of many talented Xhosa musicians who are never to shy to embrace their culture and tradition through their breathtaking music. The star is now set to release his 3rd album titled Iphupha Lami consisting of tracks sang purely in his home langauge IsiXhosa.
“I grew up in a place where we spoke isiXhosa. Yes, I was taught English at school but I speak isiXhosa. It is who I am. So I couldn’t get here and let go of the Nathi that I am just because I was now on TV or radio.” he said Speaking to TshisaLIVE.
Nomvula hitmaker further spoke of why he chooses to use Xhosa on all his songs making reference to big stars such as Messi.
“People will always connect with you, sometimes even on a deeper level, when you remain true to who you are. For me, people connect with me through my music, which is what glues us together, so they don’t really care what language I use to communicate in interviews. I think that’s because even if they didn’t understand a thing I said, they understand the music.”
