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Shekhinah (singer)

This article is about the South African musician. For other uses, see Shekhinah (disambiguation).

Shekhinah Thandi Donnell (born 2 October 1990), known mononymously as Shekhinah, is a South African singer-songwriter, Shekhinah was among the Top 32 of M-Net's Season 7 of SA Idols in 2011 and among the Top 6 of Season 8 of SA Idols in 2012.[6]

Shekhinah
Background information
Birth nameShekhinah Thandi Donnell[1][2]
Born (1990-10-02) 2 October 1990 (age 34)
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa[3]
OriginDurban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Genres
OccupationSinger-songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2011–present
LabelsSony Music[5]
Websiteshekhinahd.com

Her debut studio album Rose Gold (2017), became her best-selling album and certified Multi-Platinum by RiSA.[7][8][9] Rose Gold produced three number-one singles: "Suited"; "Please Mr." and "Different".

Her second studio album Trouble In Paradise (2021), which was certified Gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).

Career

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2016-2021: Rose Gold, Trouble In Paradise

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In 2017, Shekinah released her lead single "Suited", which peaked No. 1 on South Africa Music charts and was certified with diamond plaque by the Recording industry of South Africa (RiSA).[10] In 2018, "Please Mr" and "Different" was released same year, "Please Mr" was certified with gold plaque.[11]

On October 6, 2017, her debut studio album Rose Gold was released in South Africa by Sony Music Entertainment Africa. Written solely by Shekinah, and David Scott, DJ Maphorisa, Luke Goliath, Mae N. Maejor resulting to Pop and Rnb genre record. Rose Gold became her best-selling album and certified Multi-Platinum in South Africa. Rose Gold spawned three single: "Suited"; "Please Mr." and "Different".

The album earned her 6 nominations at 2018 South African Music Awards and won New comer of the Year,Album of the Year, Female Artist of the Year.

On 7 May 2021, her second studio album Trouble In Paradise, was released in South Africa.[12][13] The album was supported by two singles; "Fixate" and "Tide". It reached Gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).

"Fixate" debuted number 1 on RAMS Chart.[14]

2023-present: Upcoming album

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In early March 2023, Shekinah announced her upcoming third studio album, and its lead single "Risk" featuring Moliy.[15] The single was released on 22 March 2024.

"Risk" debuted No. 9 on the Local Radio Chart Top 10.[16]

Discography

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Singles

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See also: Category:Shekhinah (singer) songs
List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certification Album
South Africa (EMA)
"Back To The Beach" (with Kyle Deutsch ) 2015 RiSA: Gold[17][18][19] Non-album single
"Let You Know" (with Sketchy Bongo ) 2[20] — Unmasked
"Suited" 2017 1 RiSA: Diamond[10][21][22][23] Rose Gold
"Please Mr" 2018 1 RiSA: Platinum[24][11][25]
"Different" 2018 1 RiSA: Gold[24][11][25]
"Risk" (ft. Moliy ) 2024 3[26] Non-album single
"Steady" — Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
ZA
"Whipped" (Tellaman ft. Shekhinah and Nasty C ) 2019 1 5x Platinum[27] God Decides
"God Laughs" (A-Reece ft. Sjava and Shekhinah ) 2023 16[28] P2: The Big Hearted Bad Guy

Studio albums

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See also: Category:Shekhinah (singer) albums
List of studio albums, with selected information
Title Album details Certification
Rose Gold[29]
  • Released: 6 October 2017
  • Label: Sony Music Entertainment Africa
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
 RISA: Multi-Platinum
Trouble In Paradise [30] Released: 7 May 2021

Label: Sony Music Entertainment Africa

Formats: CD, Music download, Streaming

RiSA: Gold

Awards and nominations

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Shekhinah awards and nominations
Totals[a]
Wins9
Nominations14
Note
  1. ^ Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They acknowledge several different recipients, have runners-up, and have third place. Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in this award tally. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.

Basadi in Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 Herself SAMPRA Highest Airplay Won [31]
Pop Artist of the Year Nominated
2024 Won [32]

Metro FM Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2016
Back to the Beach (Shekhinah & Kyle Deutsch)
 Best Hit Single[33][34] Nominated

South African Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2016
Back to the Beach (Shekhinah & Kyle Deutsch)
 Best Collaboration[35][36] Nominated
2018 Best Pop Album[37] Nominated
Best Produced Album[38] Nominated
Record of the Year[38] Nominated
New Comer of the Year[38] Won
Album of the Year[39] Won
Female Artist of the Year[37] Won
2022 Trouble in Paradise Best Pop Album[40] Won
Female Artist of the Year Nominated

MTV Africa Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2016
Shekhinah & Kyle Deutsch
 Best Pop & Alternative[41][42] Won

MTV European Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2018 Shekhinah Best African Act Nominated

All Africa Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2018
Album of the Year[43] Nominated
Best African Dance & Choreography[43] Nominated
Best Artiste/Group In African RnB & Soul[43] Nominated
Revelation Of The African Continent[43] Nominated
Best Female Artist in Southern Africa[44] Won
Songwriter Of The Year[44] Won
2021 "Fixate" Best Female Artist in South Africa[45] Nominated

KZN Entertainment Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2020 Herself Best Female Artist [46] Nominated

References

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  27. ^ "Tellaman Reaches 5x Platinum Status For 'Whipped' Single Feat. Shekhinah & Nasty C". SA Hip Hop Mag. 18 August 2020.
  28. ^ "A-Reece marks sensational return with P2: The Big Hearted Bad Guy". The Official South African Charts. 2 November 2023. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
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