Independent artist · KwaZulu-Natal / Johannesburg

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.

Captain 9’5 standing outdoors
Black and white close-up portrait of Captain 9’5
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Captain 9’5 performing live
01 / The story

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.

“A sound shaped by where I come from — and everything still to say.”
02 / Releases

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
Captain 9’5 release catalogue on Spotify

Find the full catalogue, latest releases and listening links on the artist’s Spotify profile.

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04 / On stage & on air

Shows &
interviews

Captain 9’5 at Inanda FM