| Background: | person |
| Birth Name: | Bokang Moleli |
| Birth Date: | 4 July 1992 |
| Birth Place: | Roma, Lesotho |
| Origin: | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Death Place: | N1, Free State, South Africa |
| Occupation: | Singer-songwriter |
| Years Active: | 2004-2024 |
Bokang Moleli (4 July 1992 – 24 July 2024), known professionally as Malome Vector, was a Lesotho singer-songwriter and rapper.[1] Born and raised in Roma, Manonyane, Maseru, Lesotho, Vector's musical career began at the age of 14 in 2004 as a school choir participant prior to competing on talent shows.[1] [2]
Malome relocated to South Africa and signed a recording deal with Ambitiouz Entertainment in 2020.[3] Vector rose to prominence with his debut single "Dumelang" released in 2019 which became commercially successful and certified double platinum in South Africa.[4]
In 2020, Vector relocated to South Africa and signed a recording deal with Ambitiouz Entertainment.[5]
Malome appeared on "Price To Pay" as single by South African DJ Miss Pru along with duo Blaq Diamond released on 8 May 2020.[5]
He received a nomination for Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Traditional at the 2021 All Africa Music Awards .[6]
His debut studio album Karabo, was released on 7 January 2022. Karabo debuted at number 1 on iTunes South Africa. It was supported by three singles "Dumelang", "No Body", and "Lerato".
Following the exit from his former recording label, Molome established The Whole Entertainment and began to work on his extended play.[7] In February 2024, he revealed his extended play 1964, via Instagram.[7]
His extended play 1964, was released on 28 March 2024.[8] 1964 is an afro-pop record incorporating the elements of rnb, soul and afro beats.[8]
Vector died in a road collision on 24 July 2024, on N1 in Free State while traveling to Lesotho. He was 32.[9]
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | ||||||||
| "Dumelang" (featuring Blaq Diamond) | 2019 | — | 2× Platinum | Karabo | ||||
| "Follow" | 2020 | — | ||||||
| "No Body" | 2021 | Karabo | ||||||
| "Lerato" | — | |||||||
| "Ha Hona Taba" (Zinkz Dee, Malome Vector) | — | |||||||
| "Costa" (featuring Dee the General, Lizwi Wokuqala) | 2023 | — | ||||||
| "My Woman" (Onesimus, Malome Vector featuring Lizwi Wokuqala & Janta MW) | — | |||||||
| "Long Time" (Malome Vector featuring Lizwi Wokuqala, Ntate Stunna | — | |||||||
| "Fancy Life" | — | |||||||
| "Ke Uratile" | — | |||||||
| "X2" (featuring Chvna) | 2024 | — | ||||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||||||
!|-|2021|"Price to Pay"|Best Music Video of the Year||[10] |-|2024 |Karabo|Rest of Africa| |[11] [12]