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Overview

Anri du Toit (born December 1, 1984), known professionally as Yolandi Visser, is a South African singer, rapper, songwriter, actress, and music video director. She is one of the two vocalists in the alternative hip-hop group Die Antwoord, alongside Watkin Tudor Jones (Ninja). Die Antwoord’s music is a fusion of hip hop and rave music and is often produced by DJ Hi-Tek. Yolandi is known for her unique style, blending hip-hop, electronic music, and ‘zef’ culture. ‘Zef’ is a South African counter-culture movement, often associated with working-class Afrikaners and ‘white trash’ motifs. Yolandi’s lyrics often explore themes of violence, sexuality, and drug use. Her unique and high-pitched vocal style and unconventional fashion sense have gained her both praise and controversy. Visser appeared in the 2015 Neill Blomkamp film ‘Chappie’, playing a fictionalized version of herself alongside Ninja. Before Die Antwoord, she was a member of MaxNormal.TV and The Constructus Corporation. Yolandi has one biological daughter named Sixteen Jones and three adopted children.

Die Antwoord

Lead Singer

What Is Yolandi Visser’s Net Worth?

As of March 2025, Yolandi Visser, the South African singer, rapper, songwriter, and actress, has an estimated net worth of $10 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Her primary source of income is her successful career in the music industry, particularly as the lead vocalist of the rap-rave group Die Antwoord.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Anri du Toit, known professionally as Yolandi Visser, was born on March 3, 1984, in Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, South Africa. She was adopted by Ben du Toit, a clergyman who worked as the director of communications for the Dutch Reformed Church, and his wife. She was raised alongside her adopted brother, Leon, who passed away in 2015. At the age of 16, Visser attended Die Hoërskool Menlopark, a boarding school in Pretoria. Later, she moved to Cape Town in 2003 where she would later meet Watkin Tudor Jones, also known as Ninja.

Before Die Antwoord, Visser was involved in other musical projects. She was a member of The Constructus Corporation, releasing the album “Ziggurat” in 2003. She was also part of MaxNormal.TV, a South African hip-hop group, where she played the role of Max Normal’s personal assistant. During this time, she went by the stage name Yolandi Visser. During her time with MaxNormal.TV, she met Markus, who recorded her voice and used it in his music.

Die Antwoord and Musical Success

Die Antwoord was formed in 2008 in Cape Town with Ninja and DJ Hi-Tek. The group gained international recognition in 2010 with their music video for “Enter the Ninja,” which went viral. Following this success, they signed with Interscope Records and re-released their debut album, $O$ (stylized as *SOS*). The album was initially released as a free internet download. “Enter the Ninja” reached number 37 in the UK Music Charts on September 19, 2010.

In 2011, Die Antwoord parted ways with Interscope Records and independently released their second album, *Ten$ion*, in 2012. Their subsequent albums, *Donker Mag* (2014) and *Mount Ninji and da Nice Time Kid* (2016), achieved commercial success in the United States, both reaching the top of Billboard’s Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart. *Donker Mag* sold 7,000 copies in its opening week and reached number 37 on the Billboard 200. Their fifth studio album, *House of Zef*, was released in 2020. The band has a total of five studio albums, three instrumental albums and one mixtape as of 2021.

Acting Career: Chappie (2015)

In 2015, Yolandi Visser, along with Ninja, starred in Neill Blomkamp’s science fiction film *Chappie*, playing fictionalized versions of themselves. The film, set and shot in Johannesburg, follows a law enforcement robot with artificial intelligence named Chappie, who is captured and taught by gangsters. *Chappie* grossed $102.1 million worldwide against a budget of $49 million. However, the film received mixed reviews, with a Metacritic score of 40 out of 100 and a 30% “fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film earned $13.3 million in its opening weekend.

Other Ventures and Collaborations

Yolandi Visser has also collaborated with various artists, including Aphex Twin, Marilyn Manson, Diplo, Flea, Dita Von Teese, and Jack Black. These collaborations have likely contributed to her income and exposure in the music industry. She is also known for directing music videos.