My name is Mnyamezeli Mda. Mnyamezeli means nyamezela (being patient). The name Mnyamezeli was given by my late Grandfather who's name is also Mnyamezeli. In my family they call me Zeli, it happened in the streets and my school days they called me either Zakes/Mda, and it has stuck with me until now. My clan names; Dlangamandla, Zulu, Mchenge.