Makhadzi Explained

Makhadzi
Background:singer Dancer
Birth Name:Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona
Alias:Makhadzi
Birth Date:30 June 1996
Birth Place:Limpopo
Origin:Limpopo, Ha Mashamba
Genre:Dance/Venda Pop
Occupation:singer Dancer Entrepreneur
Years Active:2005–present
Label:
  • Black Skopion Music
  • Rita Dee Entertainment
  • Open Mic Productions

Makhadzi Entertainment

Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona (born 30 June 1996[1]), known by her stage name Makhadzi, is a South African singer. Born and raised in Ha-Mashamba, Limpopo, her career began at the age of 12 as dancer prior pursuing a music career as a singer, while she was attending school she signed a record deal with Rita Dee Entertainment and released Muhwalo Uya Ndemela in 2015. She garnered local attention after her single "Tshanda Vhuya" released in 2017. Her second studio album Matorokisi (2019), debuted at number two in South Africa.

Makhadzi's third studio album Kokovha (2020), became one of her biggest successes and debuted at number one on the South African iTunes albums charts. It contained the chart-topping singles "Amadoda", "Mphemphe", "Kokovha" and "Tshikwama".[2]

Her fourth studio album African Queen (2021) was certified gold in South Africa.[3]

Makhadzi's fifth studio album African Queen 2.0 (2022), reached number one in South Africa.

Early life

Makhadzi was born in a small village called Ha-Mashamba Tshivhangani, just outside Elim in Limpopo province. After her parents separated, Ndivhudzannyi and her two siblings had to stay with their mother. She completed her grade 12 at Mukula Integrated School. Ndivhudzannyi obtained her qualification in Public Relations and she is currently studying drama.[4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

Music career

Her career started at the age of 13, where she used to perform at Taxi ranks, getting money from people's offerings.[9] In 2010, Makhadzi joined a musical group Makhirikhiri as a dancer.

Shortly after she left dancing, she began working on her music career. Makhadzi independently released three studio albums Muvhango (2009), Ndo Tshinya Ni? (2011) and Litshani u Ntsala Murahu (2012).

On 1 December 2014 her fourth studio album Rita Dee was released.[10]

In 2015, she attracted the attention of Rita Dee Entertainment and got signed a record deal, followed by the release of her album Muhwalo Uya Ndemela.

The following year she released her album Yo Shoma in 2017. The album scooped two awards for Best Female Artist and Tshivenda Best at Fame South African Music Awards.

Shumela Venda was released in 2017. It was supported by two singles "Dj Wa Vhorine" and "Tshanda Vhuya".

2019–2020: Matorokisi, Kokovha

Makhadzi's breakthrough single "Matorokisi" was released in 2019, became one biggest song of her career.[11]

Her studio album Matorokisi was released on 1 November 2019. The album peaked at number 2 on local iTunes/Apple Music South Africa and remained in the Top 5 for three days.

In 2019, Makhadzi was featured by Master KG on a song titled "Tshikwama", released off the album Jerusalema.[12] [13]

After she left Rita Dee Entertainment, Makhadzi bagged a record deal with Open Mic Productions.[14] [15]

On 16 October 2020, Makhadzi studio album Kokovha, was released in South Africa.[16] The album features Mayten, Mampintsha, Prince Benza, Mr Brown, Gigi Lamayne, Jah Prayzah, Team Mosha, Moonchild Sanelly, FB, Charma Girl and Sho Madjozi.[17] As of August 2021, her album was named the most stream on Apple Music.[18] The album was certified with gold plaque.[19]

2021–2022: African Queen, Pain Ya Jealous, African Queen 2.0

On 5 April 2021, Makhadzi released a single "Mjolo" featuring Mlindo the Vocalist.[20] [21] The song peaked number 28 on South Africa iTunes charts.[22]

Her single "Ghanama" featuring Prince Benza, and King Monada was released on 7 July 2021.[23] The song was certified platinum in South Africa.[24]

On 16 August she announced her album African Queen and release date on her Twitter.[25] That same month she also released her single "Tchukutsha" featuring Lady Du on 7 August 2021.[26]

On 6 August Kabza De Small teased a collaboration single "Salungano" with Makhadzi on YouTube,[27] which was released on 2 September 2021.

Her studio album African Queen, was released on 3 September 2021.[28] The album features Cassper Nyovest, Kabza De Small and Lady Du.[29]

At the 6th ceremony of All Africa Music Awards, she received a nomination for Best Female Artist in South Africa.[30]

Pain Ya Jealous was released on 31 March 2022. The EP was certified Gold in South Africa.[31]

Makhadzi announced working on her next studio album African Queen 2.0 on 17 October, captioned "#albumloading" over 30 songs were recorded throughout from early January to October.[32]

Her fifth studio album was set to be released on 4 November, but postponed to 18 November 2022.[33] It features Blaq Diamond, Big Zulu, Penny Penny, Yaba Buluku Boyz, Mr Brown.[35] [36] It reached number one in Botswana.

2023–present: Mbofholowo

In early May 2023, Makhadzi left her former record label Open Mic Production.[37]

Following departure with her former label, Makhadzi established her own record label Makhadzi Entertainment and began to work on her sixth studio album Mbofholowo.[38]

The album was released on 1 September 2023.[39] The album amassed one million streams on Apple Music, two days after its release.[40] In addition, Mbofholowo was certified platinum in South Africa.

In early September 2023, Makhadzi was announced as Spotify's Equal ambassador.[41] [42]

"Number 1" featuring Iyanya, and Prince Benza was released 10 May 2024. The song debuted number 9 on The Official South African Charts.[43] [44] It was certified two-times platinum in South Africa within two months.[45]

Business ventures

In December 2021, Makhadzi launched Kokovha brand in collaboration with Kicks Sportwear at Mall of Africa.[46]

In March 2022, she launched her body lotion brands Mavoda.[47]

Discography

See main article: article and Makhadzi discography.

Studio albums

EPs

Television

In 2018, Makhadzi was hosted on Yo TV for her first television performance.[48] She has since conducted interviews with various radio stations, including Munghana Lonene FM, Phalaphala FM, Nzhelele FM, Makhado FM, Sloot FM, and Capricorn FM, where she spoke about her music, life and her hardships.[49] She also appeared on The Morning Show on ETV. Makhadzi was one of the performers at the 2020 DSTV Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards. Her performance was hailed as one of the best performances of the night on social media.[50]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryResult
2017LMACBest Tshivenda hit[51] [52] [53]
2018TSHIMA awardsBest Tshivenda Dance Artist/Album of the Year[54] [55]
Female Artist of the Year
Tshivenda Song of the Year
Best Tshivenda Artist of the Year
2019Tshivenda Music AwardsSong of the Year
Artist of the Year
2021Mzansi Kwaito & House Music AwardsBest Music Video[56]
2021AFRIMABest Artist, Duo or Group [57]
2022Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice AwardsFavourite African Star[58]
2022 Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards Favourite Personality [59]
Favourite Music artist/Group
Favourite Song
scope=row rowspan=22022scope=row rowspan=2Song of the Year [60] [61]
Artist of the Year
scope=row rowspan=22022scope=row rowspan=2South African Music AwardsMusic Video of the Year [62] [63]
Best Collaboration
scope=row rowspan=32023 scope=rowMetro FM Music Awards Best Female Artist [64]
scope=rowBasadi in Music Awards Artist of the Year [65] [66] [67]
scope=rowSouth African Music Awards Best Traditional Album
scope=row rowspan =52024scope=rowBest New International Act[68] [69]
scope=row rowspan=4Songwriter of the Year [70]
Dance Artist of the Year
Artist of the Year
International Achievement Award

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Kokovha – Makhadzi Top Charts. Top Charts. 4 July 2021. 4 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210604100517/https://www.top-charts.com/r/kokovha-makhadzi. live.
  3. News: South Africa. en-ZA. subscription. 2024-07-23. Makhadzi celebrates music milestone Channel. Nokuthula. Zwane. Channel24.
  4. Web site: Songbird Makhadzi promises fireworks at Royal Heritage Festival in Venda. SowetanLIVE. 10 October 2019. 10 October 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191010144225/https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/entertainment/2019-08-13-songbird-makhadzi-promises-fireworks-at-royal-heritage-festival-in-venda/. live.
  5. Web site: Viral #MatorokisiChallenge sends SA into a frenzy with dance videos. Claudio. Leng. 7 October 2019. Briefly. 10 October 2019. 10 October 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191010144223/https://briefly.co.za/38723-viral-matorokisichallenge-sends-sa-a-frenzy-dance-videos.html. live.
  6. Web site: 4 February 2020. Makhadzi Biography, Songs, Albums, Awards, Education, Net Worth, Age & Relationships ». 5 February 2021. Ubetoo. en-US. 21 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210621012046/https://www.ubetoo.com/artists/makhadzi-bio-top-songs-albums-music-downloads-stream-bio-age-relationships/. live.
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  8. Web site: Mueni. Priscillah. 9 January 2020. Makhadzi alleges not being paid by her manager: full story. 5 February 2021. Briefly. en. 1 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101043138/https://briefly.co.za/49043-makhadzi-bio-age-songs-albums-latest-news.html. live.
  9. Web site: Makhadzi on her hectic past, being exploited and singing at taxi ranks. Chrizelda. Kekana. 1 September 2020. Times LIVE. 4 July 2021. 9 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210709184133/https://www.timeslive.co.za/amp/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2020-09-01-makhadzi-on-her-hectic-past-being-exploited-and-singing-at-taxi-ranks/. live.
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  14. https://www.limpopomirror.co.za/articles/news/49073/2019-01-19/awe-are-not-fightingaa-makhadzi-and-rita-dee
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    1. Makhadzi is trending for her album 'Kokovha', here's why The Citizen
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  20. Web site: Makhadzi collaborates with Mlindo The Vocalist on Mjolo. 8 April 2021. Just Nje. 4 July 2021. 9 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210709183503/https://justnje.com/makhadzi-collaborates-with-mlindo-the-vocalist-on-mjolo/. live.
  21. Web site: Ooh Lala: Makhadzi Drops 'Mjolo' with Mlindo the Vocalist. Briefly. Sibusisiwe. Lwandle. 5 April 2021. 4 July 2021. 9 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210709183955/https://briefly.co.za/97678-ooh-lala-makhadzi-drops-mjolo-mlindo-vocalist.html. live.
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  23. Web site: Makhadzi ft Prince Benza Ghanama. ZAPlaylist. Mike. Steven. 8 July 2021. 8 July 2021. 25 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210725213751/https://zaplaylist.com/2021/07/08/makhadzi-ganama-ft-prince-benza/. live.
  24. Web site: Double win for Makhadzi as 'Ghanama' goes platinum & 'Kokovah' sneaker is finally launched. TimesLIVE. 2022-05-13. Consance. Gaanakgomo. 2021-12-13. 13 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220513164234/https://www.timeslive.co.za/amp/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2021-12-13-double-win-for-makhadzi-as-ghanama-goes-platinum--kokovah-sneaker-is-finally-launched/. live.
  25. Web site: Makhadzi Reveals Release Date Of Her Upcoming Album. South Africa Magazine. 16 August 2021. 28 August 2021. 7 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220307064903/https://samusicmag.co.za/2021/08/makhadzi-reveals-release-date-of-her-upcoming-album/amp/. dead.
  26. Web site: Girl power! Makhadzi and Lady Du release 'Tchukutsha' [listen]]. Naledi. de Wee. 27 August 2021. The South African. 28 August 2021. 28 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210828164802/https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/entertainment/makhadzi-lady-du-release-tchukutsha-amapiano-ghanama-listen/amp/. live.
  27. Web site: Kabza De Small and Makhadzi tease collaboration with Salungano and Connections – JustNje. 10 August 2021. JustNje. 3 September 2021. 3 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210903032455/https://justnje.com/kabza-de-small-and-makhadzi-tease-collaboration-with-salungano-and-connections/. live.
  28. Web site: Makhadzi drops much-awaited album 'African Queen'. 3 September 2021. 4 September 2021. 4 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210904044755/https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/s-mag/2021-09-03-makhadzi-drops-much-awaited-album-african-queen/. live.
  29. Web site: New music Friday: Makhadzi is indeed an 'African Queen' The Citizen. Sandisiwe. Mbhele. 3 September 2021. The Citizen. 7 September 2021. 7 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210907053151/https://www.citizen.co.za/entertainment/music/2604115/new-music-friday-makhadzi-is-indeed-an-african-queen/. live.
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  32. Web site: Makhadzi announces the completion of her new album – African Queen 2.0. Katlego. Sekhu. 2022-11-12. KAYA 959. 28 October 2022 . 12 November 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221112140843/https://www.kaya959.co.za/blog/music/makhadzi-announces-the-completion-of-her-new-album-african-queen-2-0/. live.
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  41. News: Makhadzi levels the playing field for women musicians as Spotify's new Equal ambassador. 7 September 2023. South Africa. en-ZA. subscription. 2024-06-25. City Press. Janice. Phiri.
  42. Web site: Makhadzi announced as streaming giant's 'Equal Africa' ambassador this Heritage Month. 2023-09-07. Independent Online. 2024-06-25.
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  47. Web site: Makhadzi reveals her next business venture to launch a body lotion. TimesLIVE. 2022-05-13. Joy. Mphande. 2022-03-03. 13 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220513162427/https://www.timeslive.co.za/amp/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2022-03-03-makhadzi-reveals-her-next-business-venture-to-launch-a-body-lotion/. live.
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