Blaq Diamond (formed in 2010) is a South African music duo specializing in the Afro-soul and Afro-pop genres.
The duo has been one of the brightest stars in the African music industry since the release of their debut album, Inqola.
Blaq Diamond has become a household name in South Africa and has won more than a dozen awards.
They are currently signed to top record label Ambitiouz Entertainment.
Pop Duet
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 Blaq Diamond: History, Biography, Photos |
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| Member’s real name: | Ndumiso Mdletshe, Sphelele Dunywa |
| stage name: | Braque Diamond |
| Date of Birth: | Sphelele Dunywa (December 1, 1994 (29 years old)), Ndumiso Mdletshe (September 8, 1994 (29 years old)) |
| place of birth: | Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Country of Citizenship: | South Africa |
| parents: | not applicable |
| Children: | not applicable |
| high: | not applicable |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Girlfriend • Spouse: | unmarried |
| Profession: | Singer • Songwriter |
| net worth: | $8-10 million |
background
In 2010, Ndumiso Mdletshe and Sphelele Dunywa met as teenagers.
They were still in high school at the time. Blaq Diamond met him at a rap cypher competition in their neighborhood.
Sphelele Dunywa is 29 years old and was born on December 1, 1994, while Ndumiso Mdletshe is 29 years old and was born on September 8, 1994.
They became interested in each other and soon became close friends due to their shared love of music.
They began performing at school events and other community events in town, earning Blaq Diamond the admiration of many. After carefully considering their ambitions as musicians, they decided it would be best to move to Johannesburg. Johannesburg was more developed than their hometown and they had a better chance of becoming stars in the city.
As Blaq Diamond was short of money, they could only do some menial jobs to make a living while pursuing their dreams. Whenever they got off work, they would go to the recording studio near their apartment to record the songs they wrote. Their efforts soon paid off.
Profession
In 2017, the Blaq Diamond duo released their debut album, Inqola, which immediately attracted much attention. The album earned them nominations for several music awards in the country. The album, which mainly focuses on African soul music, fully reflects the creativity of both artists.
Rather than letting the heat of their recent success fade, Blaq Diamond began recording another album. The album’s lead single, “Memeza,” was released on May 2, 2019. The project’s second single, “Ibhanoyi,” was released on August 2, 2019.
The single was nominated for Record of the Year at the South African Music Awards, an award that was won by duo Blaq Diamond that night.
Prior to the pandemic in 2020, Blaq Diamond released the album’s third single, “Love Letter.” The song peaked at number three on the iTunes music chart. It also achieved similar success on the radio airplay chart, peaking at number 11.
On January 31, 2020, duo Blaq Diamond released their much-anticipated second studio album, Umuthi. The album was a commercial success and reached number one on the iTunes album chart. While creating the album, Blaq Diamond collaborated with big names in the industry such as Cici, Thee Legacy, Sjava, and Igcokama Elisha.
The video for their single “Messiah” was released on June 4, 2021 and has been viewed over 3 million times on YouTube.
Discography
- Incola
- Umuti
- Messiah
- Memeza
- Summer YoMuthi
Social Media
Blaq Diamond’s celebrity status has made them a celebrity on social media. They currently have over 521,000 followers on Instagram and over 76,800 followers on Twitter.
- Instagram – @blackdiamond150
- Twitter – @blackdiamond150
Personal life
Many expected Blaq Diamond to disband, but they have proven their critics wrong as they remain committed to their shared vision of producing quality Afro-pop music.
The two now live in Johannesburg, South Africa, living in their own luxury apartments and owning luxury cars.
Blaq Diamond has co-founded his own music label Umuthi with music giant Ambitiouz Entertainment. Both artists are in their early twenties and are currently single. Although they have been romantically linked to some ladies in the past, they are now more focused on their careers.
Apart from performing at several concerts across the continent, they also earn a lot of money as brand ambassadors for leading companies in the country like Russian Beer.
Blaq Diamond has no record of publishing a girlfriend, wife, or spouse in the media.
net worth
Blaq Diamond is a music group that has had a string of hits across Africa and has a total net worth of $8 million to $10 million.
