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In 2017, he collaborated with Sandra Ndebele, a Zimbabwean artist on her song “Lizwile.” The song debuted at number 22 in the iTunes Top 200 tracks Australia World Music.

Albums

Professor Net Worth

Professor has an estimated net worth of $300 000 which he has earned from his career.

Reference

• The contents of this page are sourced from Wikipedia article on 14 Dec 2020.

  The album was preceded by singles Baphi, One Night Stand, Ntombazam & I Wish. Also in 2015 Professor he was featured on the smash hit, “KOTW anthem”, by Sphectacula and DJ Naves from their debut studio album, Kings of the Weekend.

  In “KOTW anthem” Professor’s deep husky voice features prominently. During this time the Kwaito genre was fast approaching its peak with musicians such as Arthur Mafokate and Mdu Masilela at the very prime of their careers.

  2003–2009: Tzozo and Professor

  In 2003 Professor was signed to Kalawa Jazmee Records by Oskido and Spikiri.

  At Kalawa Jazmee Records Professor was pair up with an already established Kwaito singer Tzozo, and together they formed a duo which was known as Tzozo & Professor. Later, in 2015, University of Kalawa Jazmee also secured the Best Kwaito Album award at the 21st South African Music Awards.

  Second Album: ‘Orientation’

  In 2012, Professor returned with his second album, ‘Orientation’, featuring collaborations with artists like Magesh, Speedy, AKA, Zakwe, and Zola.

  This pivotal moment led him to Johannesburg, where the kwaito genre was thriving with artists like Arthur Mafokate and Mdu Masilela at their peak.

  Formation of Tzozo and Professor

  In 2003, Professor was signed to Kalawa Jazmee Records by producers Oskido and Spikiri. He went on to win Best Kwaito Album and the coveted Song of the Years Award.

  In March 2022, he released the single “Ezangakini,” featuring Shwi and Sun-El Musician.

  Record Label

  Professor is signed to Kalawa Jazmee Records, under which he released his groundbreaking debut album ‘University of Kalawa Jazmee‘ in 2010. “Orientation” won Best Kwaito Album and secured Professor the Best Male Artist Award at the 12th Annual Metro FM Music Awards.

  In 2015 Professor released a hit single titled “Nguye Lona” in which he featured Sdudla no Mathousand & Heavy k.

  Professor is 42 years old as of 2020.

  Professor Career

  In 1995 Professor was discovered by South African music producers Lindelani Mkhize, of Joyous Celebration and Spikiri (Mandla Mofokeng) of Trompies while he was performing. At Kalawa Jazmee Records Professor was pair up with an already established Kwaito singer Tzozo, and together they formed a duo which was known as Tzozo & Professor.

  Partnered with kwaito artist Tzozo, they formed the duo ‘Tzozo & Professor’. Together, they popularized a subgenre known as Durban Kwaito Music. That same year, he contributed to Sphectacula and DJ Naves’ track “KOTW Anthem,” showcasing his distinct vocal style. While little is known about his early education and upbringing, Professor’s musical journey began with a move to Johannesburg in 1996 to pursue his career in the kwaito genre.

  Career Beginnings and Rise to Fame

  Discovery and Move to Johannesburg

  In 1995, Professor was discovered by music producers Lindelani Mkhize of Joyous Celebration and Mandla “Spikiri” Mofokeng of Trompies during a performance.

  In 2017, he collaborated with Zimbabwean artist Sandra Ndebele on “Lizwile,” which reached the iTunes Top 200 tracks in Australia World Music. Their success was marked by albums like ‘Woze Durban’, ‘Amantombazane’, and ‘Magazine’.

   

  Solo Career

  Breakthrough Album: ‘University of Kalawa Jazmee’

  In 2010, Professor launched his solo career with the release of ‘University of Kalawa Jazmee’. This album achieved triple-platinum status, with 120,000 copies sold.

  

  The lead single, “Jezebel,” was a massive hit, followed by other popular tracks such as “Imoto,” “Lento,” and “Jimaphi le Weight.”

  At the 2010 Metro FM Music Awards, the album won Best Kwaito Album and the track “Jezebel” won Song of the Year.

  He went on to win Best Kwaito Album and the coveted Song of the Years Award.