Captain 9’5
Hip Hop shaped by home, identity and the stories we carry. A voice rooted in Maphumulo, moving through Johannesburg and speaking to the South African experience.



Two worlds.
One voice.
Born in Maphumulo, KwaZulu-Natal, and now based in Johannesburg, Captain 9’5 has spent years honing his musical craft. His sound brings together the raw expression of South African youth and the identity of a modern-day Zulu man, meeting in a distinctive Hip Hop voice.
His music speaks to his people. It heals, grieves, teaches and connects — sharing stories that hold both joy and loss, and bringing different worlds and experiences into one creative space.
The music
Singles and extended plays from the catalogue. Explore the full discography on Spotify.
2025
- Till InfinitySingle
- ShushuzelaSingle
- On NkulunkuluSingle
- GumbafayaSingle
- Ukukhanya NomceboEP
- Ushongololo, The Big StepperEP
2024
- Ak’shesheSingle
- Unang’bela Seng’khonaSingle
- New DaySingle
- IwundluEP
2023
- F*ck HopeSingle
2022
- PriiideSingle
- EbsukuEP

Find the full catalogue, latest releases and listening links on the artist’s Spotify profile.
Open Spotify discography ↗Music videos
The songs, brought to life on screen. Select a visual to watch on YouTube.
The archive
Moments from the music, the city, the stage and everything in between.










