Nathi, whose real name is Nkosinathi Mankayi, is one of the most popular song-writers and musicians in South Africa. His music is listened by many South Africans.
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He rose to fame after the release of his critically acclaimed song titled “Nomvula” off his triple-platinum debut studio album Buyelekhaya.
Most fans wonder why the Nomvula hit-maker never speaks English during his interviews. In a recent interview, Nathi, who speaks strictly his mother tongue, IsiXhosa, explained he explained why he does not speak English.
“I have heard people making a fuss about the fact that I only speak Xhosa in interviews. Some have said I can’t speak English, and to them that suggests I’m dumb, but what if the dumb one is the person speaking English to me?”
“Why should I have to understand the person interviewing me in English but he doesn’t understand my responses in Xhosa?”
