Shakespear Mfanufikile Nkosi (born 28 November 1991), professionally known as Shakespear Nkosi, is a 2x Gold
Certified (RISA), 11-time award-winning record producer, sound engineer, DJ, and film director from Tembisa,
Johannesburg, South Africa.

Shakespear’s passion for music emerged early, sparked by his involvement in the school choir during primary school. At
age 19, while studying architecture, he built his first music studio — now one of the most prominent production spaces in
the region.

Inspired by real-life events, Shakespear channels emotional narratives through his production techniques and organic
approach. His sound blends intricate layering with bold sonic storytelling, crafting dynamic compositions that invite
introspection.

His production credits include major artists such as K.O, Kwesta, Touchline, Gigi Lamayne, and Red Button. Beyond
music, he’s created scores for platforms like Netflix, M-Net, DStv, and Rhythm City. He’s also collaborated with
international organizations like Global Citizen and ONE.org as a live stage and front-of-house assistant sound engineer.

In 2021, Shakespear made his DJ debut with the hit single “Amasi”, which garnered over 700,000 streams. His deluxe
EP, Thoughts Become Things, has reached 900,000 streams across all platforms, and he’s performed on 209 stages
across South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland.

For Shakespear, music is more than sound — it’s a dialogue between rhythm and emotion, a pursuit to capture fleeting
moments and transform them into lasting impressions. Currently, he’s developing a new audio-visual series exploring
urban landscapes through mixed media.