From Soshanguve Block GG to millions of listeners online, 20-year-old musician and producer Nayvee Womculo is proving that the next generation of South African music is already here.
At just 20 years old, Nayvee Womculo, born Ntsako Rigege, is steadily carving out his own space in South Africa’s ever-evolving music landscape. Hailing from Soshanguve Block GG, Nayvee is a musician, producer and creative whose journey began in 2021 while he was still in high school.
What started as a young artist experimenting with sound has developed into a growing musical journey, driven by creativity, consistency and a desire to create music that connects with people.
For Next Up by FAME SA – Issue 003, we spotlight Nayvee as one of the young creatives worth watching as he continues to build his name and develop his sound.
Finding His Sound
Nayvee’s approach to music is rooted in experimentation. Rather than confining himself to one sound, he draws inspiration from Amapiano, Afro-house and contemporary African rhythms, combining different influences with modern production techniques.
The result is a sound that allows him to explore different moods and musical ideas while remaining connected to the energy of South African music. For Nayvee, music is more than simply creating a song. It is about creating something that listeners can feel, remember and make their own.
His ability to move between different sounds is also part of what makes his journey exciting. As he continues to mature as an artist and producer, Nayvee is developing a musical identity that reflects both where he comes from and where he sees himself going.
From High School to the Music Industry
Nayvee began his music career in 2021, at a time when many young people were still figuring out what they wanted their futures to look like. For him, music quickly became more than a hobby. His early years were about learning, experimenting and finding his voice. That journey eventually opened doors to collaborations and opportunities that helped introduce him to a wider audience.
One of the significant moments in his early career was working with established producer and artist Busta 929. The collaboration represented an important step for the young creative and gave him valuable exposure as he continued to navigate the music industry. When TikTok Became a Launchpad Social media has played a major role in Nayvee’s rise.
Through his TikTok platform, @NayVee_Womculo, his music has reached millions of listeners, demonstrating the power of digital platforms in creating opportunities for emerging South African artists. One of the moments that helped put his work on the radar was his remix of “Vuka” by Oscar Mbo, which reportedly generated approximately 1.4 million views. The viral attention showed Nayvee that music created from his own perspective could travel far beyond his immediate surroundings.
In an industry where emerging artists are constantly searching for ways to break through the noise, Nayvee’s social media presence has become an important part of his journey — allowing him to connect directly with listeners while showcasing his creativity.
More Than an Artist
While Nayvee is known for his work as a musician, his identity as a producer is equally important.
Producing gives him the freedom to experiment with sounds and shape his music from the foundation up. It allows him to understand not only what listeners hear, but also how different elements come together to create a complete musical experience. That creative control is becoming increasingly valuable as he works towards establishing a distinctive sound.
Nayvee represents a generation of young African creatives who are not waiting for traditional industry structures to discover them. With access to social media, digital production tools and global audiences, artists can build communities around their music from the ground up.
Rooted in Soshanguve, Looking Beyond
Being from Soshanguve Block GG remains an important part of Nayvee’s story. His journey reflects the abundance of young creative talent emerging from townships and communities across South Africa. These environments continue to produce musicians, producers, performers and storytellers who bring their own experiences and perspectives into the country’s creative industries.
For Nayvee, his roots are not something to leave behind. They are part of the story he carries with him as his ambitions grow.
The Journey Is Only Beginning
At 20, Nayvee is still at the beginning of what could become a remarkable career.
He has already experienced the excitement of viral recognition, worked with established names and built an audience through social media. But perhaps the most exciting part of his journey is that there is still so much more to come. The next chapter will be about transforming moments of viral attention into longevity, developing his catalogue, strengthening his identity as a producer and continuing to create music that connects with audiences.
Nayvee Womculo is not simply chasing the next big moment. He is building.
And that is exactly what Next Up by FAME SA is about — shining a light on the young creatives who are putting in the work today and have the potential to become tomorrow’s leaders. From Soshanguve Block GG to a growing audience of millions, Nayvee’s story is a reminder that sometimes the next big sound can come from somewhere you least expect it.
NEXT UP BY FAME SA
Nayvee Womculo
Musician. Producer. Rising Star.
Sound: Amapiano | Afro-house | Contemporary African Sounds
TikTok: @NayVee_Womculo
The future of South African music is being created right now. Nayvee Womculo is one of the names to watch.