Yallunder

Yolanda Nyembezi (23 August 1994 – 13 March 2025), professionally known as Yallunder, was a South African singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Bizana, Nyembezi signed her first record deal with 1020 Cartel, released her EP Uthando Lwam in 2020.

Life and career Yolanda Nyembezi was born on 23 August 1994 in the village of Sea View in Mbizana (now Bizana), Eastern Cape.

Yallunder attended Nongeke S.S.S where she matriculated. In 2016, she graduated at Tshwane University of Technology. That same year, Yallunder began recording cover songs.

In February 2018, Nyembezi covered "Buya" by Black Coffee released off Piece of Me (2015).

After her graduation she joined Gauteng Opera, Her first project Uthando Lwam was released in November 2020. At the 15th ceremony of South African Traditional Music Awards, her song "Impilo Iyaqhubeka" was nominated for Best IsiXhosa Artist/Group.

In August 2021, she established her show Truth, which premiered on Locaflix.

In early May 2022, she signed a record deal with The Vth Season, and released her single "Emaphupheni Am", on 6 May. In early June 2023, Yallunder established her own record label Masani Music. That same month she announced her debut studio album Kum, released on 4 August 2023. Its lead single "11:11 Makukhanye" was released on 9 June 2023.

Yallunder released "Imali", featuring Mpho.Wav and Kenza on 26 October 2023.

Yallunder died at the Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital in Johannesburg, on 13 March 2025, at the age of 30.

Discography Studio albums Kum (2023)

Collaborative albums iSambulo (2020)

Extended plays Uthando Lwam (2020) Guest appearances

Achievements City Awards 2021 Herself Best Newcomer of the Year South African Dance Music Awards 2024 Herself Best Female Vocalist South African Traditional Music Awards 2021 Uthando Lwam Best IsiXhosa Artist/Group South African Music Awards 2023 "Ndinovalo" (Mörda, Yallunder) Remix of the Year