Boohle Explained
| Boohle |
| Birth Name: | Buhlebevangeli Hlengiwe Manyathi |
| Alias: | boohle |
| Birth Date: | 20 February 1999 (age 25) |
| Birth Place: | Vosloorus, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Origin: | South Africa |
| Occupation: | Singer |
| Instrument: | Vocals |
| Years Active: | 2016–present |
| Label: | 2020 |
Buhlebevangeli Hlengiwe Manyathi, professionally known as Boohle, is a South African singer and songwriter. She is popularly known for her songs "Yini Na", "Mama", "Siyathandana" and "Hamba wena". Her music is a combination of amapiano, afro-house, afro-soul, and gospel.[1]
Early life and career
She was born in Vosloorus, Gauteng in 1999 where she grew up.[2] She started her music career in 2016 when she and her siblings founded a gospel vocal trio.[3]
Her single titled "Yini Na" reached number one on YFM’s Hot 99 chart with DJ Candii while her other songs such as "Slala Amalunde" made airwaves on radio stations such as Jozi FM, Capricorn FM and Kasie FM.[4]
In July 2020, she released Izibongo, an 8 track album featuring her long time producers, Tee-Jay and Elastic. She has also worked with JazziDisciples, Nonny D and DJ Stokie. In October 2020, she collaborated with Josiah De Disciple on a 10 track album titled Umbuso Wabam’nyama. The album featured local musicians Le Sax, Chelete and Mogomotsi Chosen.[5]
On August 9, 2021, She was nominated for Best new artist of the Year at the African Social Entertainment Awards.[6]
Her single “Ngixolele” which was produced by amapiano record producer Busta 929 occupied the top spot on The Official South African Charts. The single amassed in excess of 778 200 streams across Spotify, Apple Music and Deezer.[7] [8]
In November 2021, she won best amapiano newcomer and best amapiano female vocalist at the South African Amapiano Awards.[9]
2023-present: Umhlobo
In May 20, she announced her third studio album Umhlobo.[10] Two lead singles "Mhlobo Wami" and "Nakindaba Zakho" were released on May 2024.[11]
The album was released on June 14, 2024. [12]
Discography
Studio albums
- Izibongo (2020)
- iSlomo (2022)
- Umhlobo (2024)
Collaborative albums
- Umbuso Wabam' nyama (with Josiah De Desciple) (2020)
Extended plays
As lead artist
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result |
|---|
| 2021 | South African Amapiano Awards | Best amapiano newcomer | |
| Best amapiano female vocalist | |
| African Social Entertainment Awards | Best new artist of the Year | |
| 2022 | | SAMPRA Artist of the Year | [13] | |
Notes and References
- Web site: Boohle to debut at Bahama Lounge . mmegi.bw . 9 December 2021 . December 9, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211209225937/https://www.mmegi.bw/ampArticle/100968 . live .
- Web site: Meet Boohle, the vocalist making people dance right now . news24.com . 9 December 2021 . December 9, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211209225941/https://www.news24.com/amp/drum/celebs/news/meet-boohle-the-vocalist-making-people-dance-right-now-20210804 . live .
- Web site: The day that changed Boohle’s life forever . chronicle.co.zw . 9 December 2021 . December 9, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211209225937/https://www.chronicle.co.zw/the-day-that-changed-boohles-life-forever/amp/ . live .
- Web site: Who is Boohle? 5 things to know about this rising music star . gq.co.za . 9 December 2021 . December 9, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211209225937/https://www.gq.co.za/culture/entertainment/who-is-boohle-5-things-to-know-about-this-rising-music-star-f16c2849-b2d4-4300-8963-eb3b619a3649 . live .
- Web site: #TheRadar: Have You Met Genre Bending Vocalist & Songwriter, Boohle? . thesouthafrican.com . 8 December 2021 . December 10, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211210205844/https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/theradar-have-you-met-genre-bending-vocalist-songwriter-boohle/ . live .
- Web site: Boohle Reveals The Nomination She Has Bagged At The African Social Entertainment Awards . thesouthafrican.com . 8 December 2021 . December 9, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211209225940/https://theyanos.co.za/2021/11/boohle-reveals-the-nomination-she-has-bagged-at-the-african-social-entertainment-awards/ . live .
- Web site: Busta 929 surges to the top of RiSA's new charts . thesouthafrican.com . 8 December 2021 . December 9, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211209225935/https://www.iol.co.za/amp/entertainment/music/local/busta-929-surges-to-the-top-of-risas-new-charts-dd0ba512-a5ae-4578-811a-edc381a7ea9f . live .
- Web site: Ndlovu . Zonke . 2024-05-23 . Boohle Releases ‘Mhlobo Wami’ & ‘Nakindaba Zakho’ From Upcoming Album . 2024-05-23 . Metrobaze . en.
- Web site: Soulful songstress Boohle wins big at inaugural Amapiano Awards [photos] ]. thesouthafrican.com . 8 December 2021 . December 9, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211209225942/https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/music/boohle-sa-amapiano-awards-winners-list-23-october/ . live .
- Web site: Boohle Announces Upcoming Album ‘Umhlobo’ Slikouronlife . Slikouronlife . Atlehang. Moloi. 2024-05-20. 2024-05-23.
- Web site: SA: Boohle shares two singles ahead of new album Music In Africa . Music in Africa. Ano. Shumba. 2024-10-22. 2024-05-23.
- Web site: Boohle's newest album symbolises strength, appreciation and love. Tshisa LIVE. Kgomotso. Moganedi. 2024-06-14. 2024-07-11.
- Web site: Basadi in Music Awards 2022: All the winners. Ano. Shumba. October 15, 2022. Music in Africa. 2022-10-18. October 16, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221016101549/https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/basadi-music-awards-2022-all-winners. live.
