Naledi Aphiwe Myongwane, professionally known as Naledi is a South African singer-songwriter from Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal. While attending Khethokuhle Secondary School, Naledi rose to prominence after her voice was sampled on "Shooter" on 11:11 studio album by Chris Brown in 2023.[1][2]
In 2024, she earned her first nominations for Collaboration of the Year , Song of The Year, and won SofnFree Pop Artist of the Year at the 2024 Basadi in Music Awards.[3][4][5] She was born in Kwa Zulu Natal in Durban 15 December 2006(18yrs)
After Naledi was sampled by Chris Brown her life completely changed.She changed her style and her siblings life. She started collaborating with famous artists like, Nomfundo Moh, Coolkid and Fezeka Dlamini.
She realised "Ngiyabonga" in 2024.And she earned her first nominations for Collaboration of the Year. She was so happy and made a video of how proud she is of herself.
Singles
editAs lead artist
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | |||||||
| "Uyangijabulisa" (Fezeka Dlamini, Naledi, Nomfundo Moh) | 2023 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "Ngiyabonga" | 2024 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "Ubaba Ulala Nami" (DoppyBeatz, Naledi Aphiwe) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Ngifuna Wena" (featuring Child Dadj) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
As featured artist
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | |||||||
| "Dali" (Ayarhkay featuring Okuhle, Naledi Aphiwe) | 2023 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "Izithukuthuku" (Nonny Ntuli featuring Maverick Muji & Naledi Aphiwe) | 2024 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
Awards and nominations
editBasadi in Music Awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Uyangijabulisa | Collaboration of the Year | Nominated | [6] |
| "Ngiyabonga" | Sofnfree Afro Pop Artist of the Year | Won | ||
| Song of the Year | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ Mokena, Lerato (2023-11-23). "Naledi Aphiwe Mnyonwane: From Schoolgirl to Global Icon". South Africa: Cape Town Today. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ Lethabo, James (2023-11-20). "Naledi Aphiwe's Musical Breakthrough: Rise To Fame With IPhone Gift By Chris Brown". Ubetoo. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ Nonkonyane, Limpho. "Naledi Aphiwe gets 3 nominations at Basadi in Music Awards". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ Sibiya, Sibongumenzi (3 July 2024). "Naledi's a schoolgirl by day, superstar by night". SNL24. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ "Talented young musician Naledi Aphiwe wins afro pop gong at Basadi Music Awards 2024". Independent Online. 2024-08-13. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ Shumba, Ano (2024-06-27). "Basadi in Music Awards 2024: All the nominees". Music in Africa. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ Sibiya, Sibongumenzi (2024-06-27). "Top five Basadi in Music Awards nominees!". Daily SUN. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ Sibiya, Sibongumenzi (13 August 2024). "Teen sensation Naledi celebrates BIG win!". SNL24. Retrieved 2024-08-15.