Dumi Mkokstad

Mdumiseni Nzimande, widely recognized by his stage name Dumi Mkokstad, is a South African singer-songwriter. He was born in Cabazana, near Mount Ayliff, and grew up in Kokstad, where his passion for music was sparked at the age of nine.

Quotes

• My dad is a pastor, and my mom is a pastor’s wife. Both my parents are quite musical.
• We used to sit at home and sing, which I’d say sparked and motivated my interest in music – those moments are my main influences.
• I’d go for days without going to church, even though I knew it was a place I’d need to refill
• Soccer was the only thing I enjoyed and loved wholeheartedly
• However, I couldn’t fulfil my dream due to my age [late 20s]. It was tough for me to accept because soccer was my first love, but I embraced what had to be.
• But age is a huge factor
• What I love about being a gospel singer is that I get to serve people, unlike soccer, which is more of a hobby. What’s undeniable is that music chose me
• I find it easy to maintain a decent life as a father and husband who is under the spotlight because of the music that I sing. When I write music, I fast and pray. It creates the intimacy that I need to have when making music,
  • I wanted to be a soccer star, but gospel chose me' – Dumi Mkokstad, Sowetan,Masego Seemela(July 11,2025)