Thokozani Zano Urban is a South African Singer, songwriter, music producer, vocal coach, and now MD of his own independent music label. He was born 6 October in the 19s. Zano was portraying the role of Raymond on Scandal. He was the owner of Khuthala working with NFH alongside Dintle and Layla.
Full name : Thokozani Nzima
Gender : Male
Age : Unknownl
Date of Birth : 6 October
Place of birth : Embalenhle, Mpumalanga Province
Occupation : Singer, Song writer, music producer, Vocal coach, MD
Nationality : South African
Instagram : zanourban
Facebook : ZanoUrban/Thokozani Nzima
Early life
Zano Urban was born was born 6 October in the 19s the exact year of birth is Unknown. He was born in Mbalenhle 228, in Mpumalanga province. Zano’s family or relatives are not known much. Hes mother passed away and his father it is not known. He grew up loving music since he was a child. Tsaid his teacher would ask him what he wanted to be whe he grew up and he said a musician. He comes from a family of 6 boys and he is the 4th one. [1]
Education of Zano Urban
Thokozani grew up and attended school in Embalenhle in Mpumalanga. He went to Osizweni Scondary school but his primary school is unknown. He studied Jazz and Popular music Majoring in Vocals at Ochrim school of music.
Career of Zano
Since he began his professional career in the music industry in 2005, Zano’s path has been nothing short of extraordinary. Meeting the members of SHANA (Shota, Black Coffee, and Demor) in 2004 laid the groundwork for what was to follow.
The pivotal moment occurred when Zano chose to enroll in the former Ochrim School of Music to study popular music with a vocal concentration. Here, he met Shota, who would go on to sign Zano to his label (Shota Music) in 2008. That same year, he also met Demor and Black Coffee.
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When Black Coffee asked Zano to collaborate on a song that would be included on DJ Christos and Vinny Da Vinci’s “DJs @Work 4,” it was his first significant musical break. The song “Happiness” became a well-known underground deep house hit that made anyone who dared listen to it feel something. The late Lebo Mathosa was one of the influential people in the music industry who took notice of this song. After that, Zano spent almost three years working as a vocal arranger, songwriter, and backing vocalist with Lebo Mathosa.
More Career information
Subsequently, they became prominent elements in the albums of artists and DJs from 2005 onward. He was featured on several albums, including “DJ Christos – Spiritual Journey,” “Shana – Self titled album,” “SoulCandi Sessions 3,” “Black Coffee – Self titled 1st solo album,” “Black Coffee – Home Brewed,” and Sisco Umlambo – Hush Hush. Zano’s collaboration with Black Coffee is directly responsible for his consistency and relevance in the house music industry. Black Coffee-produced songs like “Hello” (Zano), “Someday” (Black Coffee ft. Zano), and “My Confession” (Tumelo ft. Zano) are well-known on South African dance floors.
The world should prepare for more heart-pounding, foot-stomping grooves as Zano’s musical career continues to grow. In addition to Shota Music, Soulistic Music, and Demor Music, he has launched his own independent music label, ZanoUrban Global Music, which he views as a newborn in the family of businesses he works with. The world is seeing the start of a magnificent, unapologetic, and soulful future. [2]
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Personal life of Zano Urban
Zano is a married man with kids. His wife name is Phumla Duma Nzima and together two boys and one girl as far as we know. The names of their kids are unknown at the moment. Thokozani is currently living in Pretoria, Gauteng province in South Africa.
Social Media
Zano Urban is on instagram @zanourban. He has 2369 posts with 12.1K followers and Following 1220. Zano is also available on facebook as ZanoUrban he has 28K followers and 62. following. He is also on Youtube @Zano Urban Tv with 1,9K Subscribers. There are only music videos on Youtube and other social media platforms includes his pictures with family, friends and collegues.