Yamikani Janet Banda, professionally known as Lady Zamar, born June 19, 1995, in South Africa, is a South African singer, songwriter, and author. She entered the music industry collaborating with producer Junior Taurus as the duo Lady Zamar & Junior Taurus, releasing their debut studio album, Cotton Candy (2015). The album, which featured the singles “Mamelodi” (2015), “Run Away” (2015), and “Pitori” (2015), earned nominations for Duo/Group of the Year and Best Dance Album at the 22nd South African Music Awards. Embarking on a solo career, she released her debut solo studio album, King Zamar (2017). The record was certified gold in 2018, achieved double platinum status in 2019, and won Best Dance Album at the 24th South African Music Awards, while the single “Charlotte” (2017) won Song of the Year at the 2017 DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards. She followed with her second solo album, Monarch (2019), which featured the single “This is Love” (2019), and her third solo album, Rainbow (2024).
