Rethabile Khumalo | |
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Born | Rethabile Nomalanga Khumalo (1996-09-09) 9 September 1996 (age 28) 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 |
Musical artist |
Rethabile Nomalanga Khumalo (born (1996-09-09)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. Rethabile Khumalo was declared a platinum selling musician after her hit single 'Ntyilo Ntyilo' became platinum in August 2021.
Life and career
Early life
Rethabile Khumalo was born on 6 September 1996. Her mother, Winnie Khumalo, is a South African singer.
Career
In 2012, Rethabile auditioned on Idols South Africa at the age of 16 and got eliminated. In 2018, she signed a record deal with Afrotaiment, and released her single "Nomathemba" in September 2018. In August 2019, she was featured on DJ Zinhle single "Umlilo" in collaboration with or rather produced by Mvzzle, after successful collaboration with Zinhle, she released her single "Ntyilo Ntyilo" featuring South African DJ Master KG. The song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa. "Ntyilo Ntyilo" won Most Voted Song at 6th Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards.
In September 2020, her debut studio album Like Mother, Like Daughter was released.
Discography
- Like Mother Like Daughter (2020)
- The Legacy EP (2022)
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Results | Ref. |
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2012 | Idols SA | Herself | Contestant | Eliminated |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award Ceremony | Prize | Recipient/Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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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 |
References
- ^ "WINNIE KHUMALO'S DAUGHTER SIGNS WITH DJ TIRA". Daily SUN. 12 September 2018. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ^ Kekana, Chrizelda (2 August 2020). "Rethabile Khumalo: 'I've watched my mother survive this industry, I will too'". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.