Rethabile Nomalanga Khumalo (born 9 September 1996), is a South African singer-songwriter mononymously known as Rethabile. She rose to fame after being featured on a single "Umlilo" by DJ Zinhle, which has been dubbed 3× platinum by RISA with over 9 million YouTube video views.[2] Rethabile Khumalo was declared a platinum selling musician after her hit single 'Ntyilo Ntyilo' became platinum in August 2021.
Rethabile Khumalo | |
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| Born | Rethabile Nomalanga Khumalo 9 September 1996 Protea Glen, Soweto, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Known for | Composing Umlilo Vocalist Ntyiilo Ntyilo (feat. Master KG) |
| Mother | Winnie Khumalo |
| Awards | Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards (Most Voted Song. 2021) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instruments | Vocals |
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| Website | twitter |
Life and career
editEarly life
editRethabile Khumalo was born on 6 September 1996. Her mother, Winnie Khumalo, is a South African singer.[2]
Career
editIn 2012, Rethabile auditioned on Idols South Africa at the age of 16 and got eliminated.[3] In 2018, she signed a record deal with Afrotaiment, and released her single "Nomathemba" in September 2018.[1] In August 2019, she was featured on DJ Zinhle single "Umlilo" in collaboration with or rather produced by Mvzzle, after successful collaboration with Zinhle,[4] she released her single "Ntyilo Ntyilo" featuring South African DJ Master KG. The song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa.[5] "Ntyilo Ntyilo" won Most Voted Song at 6th Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards.[6]
In September 2020, her debut studio album Like Mother, Like Daughter was released.[7]
Discography
edit- Like Mother Like Daughter (2020)
- The Legacy EP (2022)[8]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Results | Ref. |
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| 2012 | Idols SA | Herself | Contestant | Eliminated | [3] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award Ceremony | Prize | Recipient/Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 26th South African Music Awards | Record of the Year (fan-voted) | Umlilo | Nominated | |
| 2021 | 27th South African Music Awards | Best Music Video of the Year | Umlilo | Nominated | |
| 6th Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards | Most Voted Song | Ntyilo Ntyilo | Won | [6] |
References
edit- ^ a b "WINNIE KHUMALO'S DAUGHTER SIGNS WITH DJ TIRA". Daily SUN. 12 September 2018. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ^ a b Kekana, Chrizelda (2 August 2020). "Rethabile Khumalo: 'I've watched my mother survive this industry, I will too'". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ^ a b "Winnie Khumalo's daughter rocks Idols audition | News24". South Africa: News24. 10 April 2012. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ^ Thakurdin, Karishma (20 July 2019). "WATCH | DJ Zinhle & Rethabile Khumalo are cooking up fire in studio". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ^ Bukola (13 August 2021). "Rethabile Khumalo's 'Ntyilo Ntyilo' certified platinum | Fakaza News". Fakaza News. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
- ^ a b Shumba, Ano (2 December 2021). "Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards 2021: All the winners | Music in Africa". Music in Africa. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
- ^ Sekudu, Bonolo (15 September 2020). "Rethabile Khumalo on her new album, working with Master KG and second chances | Drum". South Africa: Drum. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ^ "Rethabile Khumalo – the Legacy EP". 30 April 2022.