Johannesburg - He shot from relative obscurity as a musician from the Eastern Cape to going double platinum with his debut album, Buyel'ekhaya.
But it was his song, Nomvula, that got him nationwide attention, with Nathi-mania hitting South Africans within weeks of its release. His biggest fan, Bonang Matheba, even renamed herself, changing her name on social media to Bonang Nomvula Matheba.
Now, after much anticipation, Nathi Mankayi has released the music video for the popular song.
It's beautifully simple, which is exactly what makes us love him and his music.
Check it out...