Diliza MD

Diliza Madinga (born November 11, 1988), previously known as Dmania in the underground hip-hop world, is a Mount Fletcher, Eastern Cape born rapper, actor and medical doctor. Signed to his independent record label Ebuhlanti Music (running since October 16, 2018), he has released album titled iLali To City in August 2017 and features his debut single Pantsula. The title “iLali to the City” reflects the theme of the album, which takes the listener through Diliza’s journey from the village (iLali) to living in the major cities of South Africa.

Diliza Madinga is a qualified medical doctor graduating from the University of Cape Town. However, his true passion lies in music and he is now forging a path through the world of South African hip hop. His sound can best be described as a derivative of the hip hop scene of the early 90s to 2000s, with elements of kwaito infused into the mix. His art emphasizes lyricism, an obsession over rhyme schemes and sometimes quirky content. This reflects back to his musical influences, namely Ludacris, Eminem and Bone Thugs & Harmony.