{{Short description|South African DJ and music producer}} {{Infobox musical artist | background = person | name = Karyendasoul | birth_name = Bonga Ntozini | alias = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1997|06|12}} | birth_place = Nqamakhwe, Eastern Cape, South Africa | origin = | genre = Afro House | occupation = {{hlist|DJ|Music producer}} | instrument = | years_active = 2016–present | label = [[Universal Music Group]] }} '''Bonga Ntozini''' (born 12 June 1997), professionally known as '''Karyendasoul''', is a South African DJ and music producer.

== Life and career == Bonga Ntozini was born 12 June 1997<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deepbrewsundaze.com/team/karyendasoul/|title=Karyendasoul &#124; DEEP BREW, Sundaze &#124; Our National Artist|date=September 2, 2022}}</ref> in Nqamakhwe, Eastern Cape.<ref>http://shomag.com/karyendasoul-biography/</ref> His musical interests began in primary school as a choir member. In 2015, Karyendasoul appeared on ''We Live 4OUR Music'', an [[extended play]] released under Surreal Sounds Music in partnership with Red Bull Studios Cape Town.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.redbull.com/za-en/surreal-sounds-music-presents-we-live-4our-music-ep|title=Surreal Sounds Music presents We Live 4OUR Music EP|date=November 29, 2017|website=Red Bull}}</ref> The following year, [[Kenny Dope]] invited Karyendasoul to be included on ''Dopewax Approved: Kenny Dope & Friends'', a compilation for ADE. His extended play ''Waka'' was released on 20 October 2018 under Gondwana.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://img-africa.co.za/karyendasoul/|title=Karyendasoul – Independent Media Group Africa}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://djmag.com/features/sound-gondwana-ke|title=The Sound Of: Gondwana KE|date=September 14, 2021|website=DJ Mag}}</ref>

The EP ''Digital Anolog'' was released on 16 October 2020.

In 2021, Karyendasoul co-produced "[[Osama (song)|Osama]]" by [[Zakes Bantwini]] and Kasango from ''Ghetto King''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/news/2021-09-20-eastern-cape-producer-played-part-in-bantwini-anthem-osama/|title=Eastern Cape producer played part in Bantwini anthem ‘Osama’|website=DispatchLIVE}}</ref>

Karyendasoul's breakthrough single "[[iMali]]", featuring [[Zakes Bantwini]] and Nana Atta, debuted at number 1 and spent five weeks at number 1 on the South African radio charts. The ''Imizamo'' EP was released on 12 November 2021.

"Control", featuring [[Sun-El Musician]] and Priscilla, was released in October 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mebalapress.com/home/karyendasoul-releases-control-from-imizamo-ep|work=Mebala Press|date=2022-10-26|access-date=2024-06-11|title=KARYENDASOUL RELEASES CONTROL FROM IMIZAMO EP}}</ref> His debut studio album ''We Live 4 Our Music'' was released on 7 April 2023.<ref>{{cite web|date=2024-04-13|url=https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/celebrity-news/local/karyendasoul-jets-off-to-la-following-the-release-of-his-debut-album-ft-msaki-ami-faku-and-zakes-bantwini-3cf454bf-2faf-436e-9e2a-e10a0a2af715|title=Karyendasoul jets off to LA following the release of his debut album ft. Msaki, Ami Faku and Zakes Bantwini|first=Shingai|last=Darangwa|access-date=2024-06-11|work=Independent Online}}</ref><ref>https://www.carve.africa/karyendasoul-releases-debut-album-we-live-4-our-music/</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gq.co.za/culture/entertainment/karyendasouls-debut-album-is-a-must-listen-for-afro-tech-house-fans-43d66c9c-9715-40c8-90ea-c7d0615ebc77|title=Karyendasoul's debut album is a must-listen for Afro-Tech House fans|website=www.gq.co.za}}</ref> With his production the album was an afro-tech house record. It was supported by three singles, "Umthandazo", "Something More", and "Jacaranda".

In April 2023, Karyendasoul was an Isgubhu Cover Star by [[Apple Music]].<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2024-06-11|work=Texx and the City|date=2023-04-18|url=https://texxandthecity.com/2023/04/apple-music-announces-karyendasoul-as-the-latest-isgubhu-cover-star/ |title=APPLE MUSIC ANNOUNCES KARYENDASOUL AS THE LATEST ISGUBHU COVER STAR}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/sa-karyendasoul-named-apple-musics-latest-isgubhu-cover-star |work=Music In Africa|title=SA: Karyendasoul named Apple Music’s latest Isgubhu cover star|access-date=2024-06-11|first=Ano |last=Shumba|date=2023-04-19}}</ref>

== Discography ==

=== Studio albums=== * ''We Live 4 Our Music'' (2023)

=== Extended plays === * ''Imizamo'' (2021) * ''Oh, Hello'' (2025)

=== Guest appearances === {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" ! scope="col" style="width:14em;" |Title ! scope="col" |Year ! scope="col" |Other artist(s) ! scope="col" |Album |- ! scope="row" |"Overdose" |2024 |Miči |''Feelings'' |}

== Singles == ===As lead artist=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+ List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name |- ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year ! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"| [[List of music recording certifications|Certifications]] ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album |- ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:100%;"|[[Entertainment Monitoring Africa|ZA]]<br /> |- ! scope="row" | "Imali" (featuring [[Zakes Bantwini]], Nana Atta) |2021 | 1<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/the-hottest-local-international-music-radio-chart-in-south-africa-week-01/|title=The hottest Local & International music Radio chart in South Africa - Week 01|date=January 7, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thejournalistdj.com/amp/2022/01/09/karyendasouls-imali-is-currently-the-number-one-song-on-radio/|title=Karyendasoul's IMALI is currently the number one song on radio|date=January 9, 2022}}</ref> | RiSA: Platinum<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://trace.tv/music/mama-i-made-karyendasoul-received-platinum-plaques-front-mother/|title=MAMA I MADE IT! KARYENDASOUL RECEIVED PLATINUM PLAQUES IN FRONT OF HIS MOTHER|date=August 26, 2022|website=TRACE}}</ref> | ''Imizamo'' |- ! scope="row" | "Gemini's" (Karyendasoul, Da Capo) |rowspan=2|2022 |— | |''Anjunadeep Explorations 22'' |- ! scope="row" | "Umthandazo" (featuring [[Ami Faku]]) | — | | rowspan=3|''We Live 4 Our Music'' |- ! scope="row" | "Something More" (featuring Jordan Arts) |rowspan=2| 2023 | — | |- ! scope="row" | "Jacaranda" (featuring [[Msaki]]) | — | |- ! scope="row" | "B27" |rowspan=3|2024 | — | | ''Anjunadeep South Africa'' |- ! scope="row" | "Isibani" (Dazzie Funk, Karyendasoul, Yamke) | — | |{{non-album single}} |- ! scope="row" | "iSambulo" | — | |{{non-album single}} |- ! scope="row" | "You're Light" (Sun-El Musician, Msaki, Karyendasoul) |2025 |— | |{{Non-album single}} |- ! scope="row" | "Don Rosado" (Karyendasoul, Drega) |2026 |— | |{{Non-album single}} |- | colspan="8" style="font-size:90%"| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |}

== Awards and nominations == ===Dance Music Awards South Africa=== {{Awards table}} !{{abbr|Ref.|References}} |- |2019 |"Any Other Way" |Best House Record |{{nom}} |<ref>{{cite web|title=Dance Music Awards South Africa 2019: All the winners|date=2019-10-04|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/dance-music-awards-south-africa-2019-all-winners |work=Music in Africa|access-date=2024-07-26}}</ref> {{end}} === Metro FM Music Awards === {{Awards table}} !{{abbr|Ref.|References}} |- |2023 |"Umthandazo" featuring Ami Faku |Best House Song |{{nom}} |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://slikouronlife.co.za/blog/24118/metro-fm-music-awards-2023-full-list-of-nominees |work=Slikouronlife|date=2023-03-30|title=Metro FM Music Awards 2023: Full List of Nominees|access-date=2024-06-13 }}</ref> {{end}} === South African Music Awards === {{Awards table}} !{{abbr|Ref.|References}} |- |2022 |"[[iMali]]" |Best Collaboration |{{nom}} |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/lifestyle/entertainment/2022-06-13-karyendasouls-struggle-for-success-rewarded-with-sama-nominations/|title=Karyendasoul’s struggle for success rewarded with Sama nominations|website=DispatchLIVE}}</ref> |- |2023 |"Au dede" – Karyendasoul |Remix of the Year |{{nom}} |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/s-mag/culture/2023-10-03-full-list-aka-leads-nomination-pack-at-samas-with-seven-nods/|title=FULL LIST: AKA leads nomination pack at Samas with seven nods|website=SowetanLIVE}}</ref> {{end}}

== References == {{reflist}}

[[Category:Living people]] [[Category:1997 births]] [[Category:People from the Eastern Cape]] [[Category:South African electronic dance music DJs]] [[Category:South African record producers]]