About Dumi Mkokstad
Mdumiseni Nzimande, widely recognized by his stage name Dumi Mkokstad, is a South African singer-songwriter. He was born in Cabazana, near Mount Ayliff, and grew up in Kokstad, where his passion for music was sparked at the age of nine.
His studio album Calvary, was released on 13 April 2020. It won Best Traditional Faith Music Album at the 26th South African Music Awards.
Mkokstad ninth studio album The Overflow Gcwala Kimi, was released 25 December 2023. The album won Best Traditional Faith Album at the 29th ceremony of South African Music Awards.
Mkokstad received the most nominations for Best Gospel Album, Best Live Recording, Best Collaboration, Best Male, and won Best Gospel Songwriter for "Vumbelimnandi" at the 16th edition of the Crown Gospel Music Awards.
