Anatii


Anathi Bhongo Mnyango, known professionally as Anatii, is a South African rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer.

Career

Anatii began his professional musical journey at the age of 14 when he received his first major South African placement with L-Tido, for the song "When It Rains". His debut studio album Artiifact was released on 9 September 2016. The album features South African acts AKA, Cassper Nyovest, Nasty C and Uhuru, as well as Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage, Somali-Canadian electronic duo Faarrow and American singer Omarion.
In August 2017, Anatii was selected as The Young Independents influencer of the year October 2017 saw Anatii being selected by GQ South Africa as one of the best-dressed men in South Africa
In November 2017, Anatii, was selected to be a high-level influencer for the LuQuLuQu project set up by the United Nations High Commission for Refugees. The official launch in South Africa for the project took place on 29 November 2017 at the Four Seasons Westcliff hotel in Johannesburg. 2018 has seen Anatii, listed in Forbes Africa's 30 under 30 creatives list.

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum details
Artiifact
  • Released: 9 September 2016
  • Label: YAL Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
Be [Careful What You Wish For (AKA & Anatii album)|Be Careful What You Wish For]
  • Released: 28 July 2017
  • Label: YAL Entertainment / Beam Group
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
  • Iyeza
  • Released: 5 October 2018
  • Label: YAL Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
  • Singles

    TitleYearAlbum
    "Thunder Thighs"2012
    "Bananaz"
    2014
    "Freedom"2014Artiifact
    "The Saga"
    2015Artiifact
    "Feeling on Me"2015Artiifact
    "Hours"2016Artiifact
    "Jump"
    2016Artiifact
    "10 Fingers"
    2017Be Careful [What You Wish For (AKA & Anatii album)|Be Careful What You Wish For]
    "Don't Forget to Pray"
    2017Be Careful What You Wish For
    "Thixo Onofefe"2018Iyeza
    "Ntloni"2018Iyeza

    Production credits

    ;2008
    ;2009
    ;2012
    • Anatii – Thunder Thighs
    ;2013
    ;2014
    ;2015
    ;2016
    ;2017
    ;2018

    Songwriter credits

    ;2019

    Awards and nominations

    YearAward ceremonyCategoryResults
    2015South [African Hip Hop Awards|SAHHA]Best Music Video for "The Saga" ft. AKAWon
    2015SAHHABest Collaboration for The Saga ft. AKAWon
    2017Young Independent Influencer of the Year
    2017GQ South AfricaBest Dressed Men
    2017SAHHABest Collaboration for 10 Fingers by AKA & Anatii
    2018Forbes Africa30 under 30 Creatives
    201825th South African Music AwardsMale Artist of the Year
    2019Soul [Train Music Awards|STMA]The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter's Award for Brown Skin Girl