Born in Kwa-Mashu, Durban, to a single mother, Zama Dube comes from a musical family of natural dancers and singers. She not only led her primary school choir, but also performed solo vocals at most school functions. At sixteen, she joined her school’s public speaking team, won the title of “Best impromptu speaker” in the KZN Toastmasters Junior competition, and later became Deputy Head Girl. Her first experience with radio was when she joined Durban Youth Radio in her teens.
