King98 (real name Ngonidzashe Dondo) is a Zimbabwean hip-hop and Afrobeats artist born on January 15, 1998, in Marondera, Zimbabwe . He is currently signed to the record label Cinq Music and is known for collaborating with major African artists such as Davido, Diamond Platnumz, and Nasty C .

Career Highlights

King98 began releasing music while in high school in 2017, with his debut single "SauceMan" . In 2019, he released his debut album "Francesca" (named after his mother), which featured Nigerian star Davido on "No Bad Vibes" and South African rapper Nasty C . That same year, he won multiple awards at the Zim Hip Hop Awards, including Best Album and Best Collaboration .

In 2020, he collaborated with Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platnumz on the hit single "Kachiri", which surpassed one million views on YouTube within 48 hours of release, significantly boosting his influence in the East African market . In 2024, he continued to release new music, including the single "Pressure" .