# Yallunder

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**Yolanda Nyembezi** (23 August 1994 – 13 March 2025), professionally known as **Yallunder**, was a South African singer and songwriter. Born and raised in [Bizana](/source/Bizana,_Eastern_Cape), Nyembezi signed her first record deal with [1020 Cartel](/source/1020_Cartel), released her EP *Uthando Lwam* in 2020.

## Life and career

Yolanda Nyembezi was born on 23 August 1994 in the village of Sea View in Mbizana (now [Bizana](/source/Bizana)), Eastern Cape.[1][2]

Yallunder attended Nongeke S.S.S where she matriculated. In 2016, she graduated at Tshwane University of Technology.[3][4] That same year, Yallunder began recording cover songs.[5]

In February 2018, Nyembezi covered "Buya" by [Black Coffee](/source/Black_Coffee_(DJ)) released off *Piece of Me* (2015).[6]

After her graduation she joined Gauteng Opera,[7] later she met [Sjava](/source/Sjava) who signed her to 1020 Cartel,[7] she has co-written and also featured on the compilation *Isambulo* which was released on 28 August 2020.[8][9] Her first project *Uthando Lwam* was released in November 2020.[10][11] At the [15th ceremony](/source/15th_SATMA) of [South African Traditional Music Awards](/source/South_African_Traditional_Music_Awards), her song "Impilo Iyaqhubeka" was nominated for Best IsiXhosa Artist/Group.[12]

In August 2021, she established her show *Truth*, which premiered on Locaflix.[7]

In early May 2022, she signed a record deal with The Vth Season,[13][14] and released her single "Emaphupheni Am", on 6 May. In early June 2023, Yallunder established her own record label Masani Music. That same month she announced her debut studio album *Kum*, released on 4 August 2023. Its lead single "11:11 Makukhanye" was released on 9 June 2023.

Yallunder released "Imali", featuring Mpho.Wav and Kenza on 26 October 2023.

Yallunder died at the Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital in Johannesburg, on 13 March 2025, at the age of 30.[15]

## Discography

### Studio albums

- *Kum* (2023)

### Collaborative albums

- *iSambulo* (2020)

### Extended plays

- *Uthando Lwam* (2020)

### Guest appearances

Title Year Other artist(s) Album "Inhliziyo" 2020 Nue_Sam iSambulo "Abanjani" Mzukulu, Anzo "Ndinovalo" "Bawo" 2022 Kabza De Small, Nobuhle KOA II Part 1 "Ukukhanya" 2023 Kelvin Momo, Stixx Kurhula "Imvuselelo" 2024 Kelvin Momo, Thamie Sax Sewe "Themba" Kelvin Momo, Mkeyz "Lang'elihle" Kelvin Momo, Babalwa M, Sia Mzizi "Mthuthuzeli" Babalwa M Candour "Intyantyambo" Kelvin Momo, Babalwa M Ntsako

## Achievements

### City Awards

|- |2021 |Herself |Best Newcomer of the Year |

### South African Dance Music Awards

! |- |2024 |Herself |Best Female Vocalist | |

### South African Traditional Music Awards

! |- |2021 |*Uthando Lwam* |Best IsiXhosa Artist/Group | |[16][17][18][19]

### South African Music Awards

|- | 2023 | "Ndinovalo" ([Mörda](/source/Murdah_Bongz), Yallunder) | Remix of the Year |

## References

1. Gaanakgomo, Constance (14 March 2025). ["'Left an unimaginable void': Singer-songwriter Yolanda 'Yallunder' Nyembezi, 30, has died"](https://www.news24.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/celebrities/left-an-unimaginable-void-singer-songwriter-yolanda-yallunder-nyembezi-30-has-died-20250314). *News24*. Retrieved 15 March 2025.

1. ["Yallunder biography | Music In Africa"](https://www.musicinafrica.net/directory/yallunder-0). Music In Africa. 27 January 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2022.

1. Bega, Sheree (17 March 2018). ["Must opera now completely die in SA before people wake up?"](https://www.iol.co.za/saturday-star/canvas/must-opera-now-completely-die-in-sa-before-people-wake-up-13871442). *Independent Online*. Retrieved 7 May 2022.

1. Matlala, Keamogetswe (6 June 2023). ["Yallunder is coming for it all after working with Black Coffee"](https://www.snl24.com/drum/celebs/news/yallunder-is-coming-for-it-all-after-working-with-black-coffee-20230606) (in en-ZA). South Africa: SNL24.

1. ["Yallunder Reflects On Her Career Journey"](https://tutlogin.co.za/yallunder-reflects-on-her-career-journey/). *TUT Login*. 6 June 2024. Retrieved 10 June 2024.

1. ["WATCH: Black Coffee blown away by this fans rendition of his song"](https://www.news24.com/Channel/watch-black-coffee-blown-away-by-this-fans-rendition-of-his-song-20180228). 28 February 2018. Retrieved 25 June 2022.

1. Ngenyane, Andiswa (5 August 2021). ["YALLUNDER OPENS UP IN NEW SHOW! | Dailysun"](https://www.dailysun.co.za/amp/dailysun/celebs/yallunder-opens-up-in-new-show-20210804). *Dailysun*. Retrieved 7 May 2022.

1. Mahlangu, Quincy (28 August 2020). ["Sjava's label drops iSambulo | Dailysun"](https://www.dailysun.co.za/amp/dailysun/celebs/sjavas-label-drops-isambulo-20200827). *Daily SUN*. Retrieved 7 May 2022.

1. Maqubela, Nokulunga (28 August 2020). ["Newly Launched Label, 1020 Cartel Release Their First Ever Project "iSambulo" | Slikouronlife"](https://slikouronlife.co.za/blog/18409/newly-launched-label-at-1020cartel-release-their-first-ever-project-isambulo). *Slikouronlife*. Retrieved 7 May 2022.

1. Miya, Madzadza (12 November 2020). ["Listen To Yallunder's Debut EP 'Uthando Lwam' - OkayAfrica"](https://www.okayafrica.com/listen-to-yallunders-debut-ep-uthando-lwam/279766). *OkayAfrica*. Retrieved 7 May 2022.

1. ["Yallunder Releases Debut EP Titled "Uthando Lwam" - Blazon Magazine"](https://web.archive.org/web/20230710000234/https://www.blazonmagazine.co.za/yallunder-releases-debut-ep-titled-uthando-lwam/amp/). *Blazon Magazine*. 16 November 2020. Archived from [the original](https://www.blazonmagazine.co.za/yallunder-releases-debut-ep-titled-uthando-lwam/amp/) on 10 July 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2022.

1. Shumba, Ano (7 October 2021). ["South African Traditional Music Achievement Awards 2021: All the nominees | Music In Africa"](https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/south-african-traditional-music-achievement-awards-2021-all-nominees). *Music In Africa*. Retrieved 7 October 2021.

1. Darangwa, Shingai (4 May 2022). ["Yallunder signs with Vth Season, joining heavyweights Ami Faku, AKA and more"](https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/music/local/yallunder-signs-with-vth-season-joining-heavyweights-ami-faku-aka-and-more-1dfa7975-d935-4a93-b2cc-5468a8c985ac). Independent Online. Retrieved 7 May 2022.

1. ["Yallunder signs with Vth Season, joining heavyweights Ami Faku, AKA and more"](https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/yallunder-signs-with-vth-season-joining-heavyweights-ami-faku-aka-and-more/ar-AAWV9Me?li=BBqg4eh). *MSN*. Retrieved 7 May 2022.

1. ["Singer Yolanda 'Yallunder' Nyembezi dies - Times Live"](https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2025-03-14-yolanda-yallunder-nyembezi-dies/). *Times Live*. 14 March 2025. Retrieved 15 March 2025.

1. Mazibuko, Thobile (29 November 2021). ["All the Satma Awards 2021 winners"](https://www.iol.co.za/amp/entertainment/music/local/all-the-satma-awards-2021-winners-b7ebb673-2bbe-4c67-adff-f99e4d4c7623). *Independent Online*. Retrieved 29 November 2021.

1. Seroto, Butchie (1 December 2021). ["South African Traditional Music Achievement Awards 2021: All the winners | Music In Africa"](https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/south-african-traditional-music-achievement-awards-2021-all-winners). Music In Africa. Retrieved 26 March 2022.

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## External links

- [Yallunder](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm14253644/) at IMDb

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