Nkosikhona Nkosana Shongwe (also known as Nkosana Onerib) was born on 12 February 2005 in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland). He grew up in the Lomahasha township, where his passion for music began. In his early teens he founded Lomcity Entertainment, a record label that also serves as a production and artist‑management company. Through Lomcity Entertainment, Nkosana Onerib continues to develop his own sound.