Die Antwoord (founded in 2008) is a popular South African hip-hop group whose genres of music range from alternative hip-hop to electric dance.
The duo has been recognized as one of the most talented musicians in South Africa presently.
Aside from their music career, the duo settles for a living through acting, scriptwriting, and music production.
About Die Antwoord
- Members Name: Watkin Tudor “Ninja” Jones, Anri “Yolandi Visser” du Toit, HITEK5000 and Lil2Hoo
- Stage Name: Die Antwoord
- Year founded: 2008
- Age: 14 years old (2022)
- Place of Birth: Cape Town
- Nationality: South African
- Occupation: Musicians
- Net Worth: N/A
Early Life & Education
Ninja Die Antwoord
Watkin Tudor Jones famously known as Ninja Die Antwoord was born on 26 September 1974 in Cape Town, South Africa.
Before forming the musical group Die Antwoord, he was the lead vocalist of the band, Max Normal. However, the band broke up a few years later, leading him to form the Die Antwoord group.
His educational background has not been revealed although it is believed that he studied courses related to music and music production.
Yolandi Visser
Anri “Yolandi Visser” du Toit famously known as Yolandi Visser was born on 1 October 1984 in Port Alfred, South Africa.
She was raised together with her brother by their adoptive parent. Before becoming a musician, she was a member of the construction corporation and MaxNormal.TV.
She had her education at the all-girls school known as Dominic Catholic School and she also completed her education at the Lady Grey Arts Academy in South Africa.
Career
Die Antwoord is a musical group. They are both professionals in acting, music production, and scriptwriting.
Die Antwoord became a musical group in 2008. They produce music in conjunction with Zef elements and references.
Their career has seen them emerge as the most influential musicians in South Africa. They have received various awards and nominations over the years.
The group has five studio albums such as $0$, ten$ion, Donker Mag, Mount Ninji, and da Nice time kid, and the latest one “The Book of Zef” which was released in 2018.
Their first album “$o$” was released in 2009 and was supported by an international tour.