Ninja
Born
September 26, 1974 (50 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Johannesburg, South Africa
Watkin Tudor Jones (born 26 September 1974), currently known by his stage name Ninja, is a South African rapper, record producer, performance artist and satirist. Previously, he has recorded under a guise of different names, Max Normal and MC Totally Rad being some of the most prominent.
Watkin Tudor Jones was a part of South African hip-hop scene for many years, fronting such acts as The Original Evergreens, MaxNormal.TV and The Constructus Corporation. He is known for adopting different stage personas. He currently fronts the group Die Antwoord under the name Ninja.
Jones has released several albums under different guises (including the Sibot-produced The Fantastic Kill and Markus Wormstorm-produced promo-only EP "Emmanuel Rothchild - My Favourite Songs" and "Markus Wormstorm Is Not Gay"), and expanded into graphic art, stuffed animal making, and other aspects of his creativity. He has a child with Yolandi Visser, who is also a frequent collaborator.
Although he now lives in Cape Town, Jones comes from Johannesburg where he attended Parktown Boys' High School, graduating in 1993.
Known For

ZEF - The Story of Die Antwoord
Self
2024
Tommy Can`t Sleep
Ninja rat man
2017

Party Legends
(1 episode)
2016

Die Antwoord at Lollapalooza 2016
2016

Chappie
Ninja
2015
AKA: The Lives of Waddy Tudor Jones
Himself
2013
Vanilla Ice Archive
Self (archive footage)
2012

Umshini Wam (Bring Me My Machine Gun)
Ninja
2011
Tokoloshe
Himself
2010
Picnic
Waddy
2004