Makhadzi
Makhadzi | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona |
| Also known as | Makhadzi |
| Born | 30 June 1989 Limpopo |
| Origin | Limpopo, Ha Mashamba |
| Genres | Dance/Venda Pop |
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| Years active | 2005–present |
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Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona (born 30 June 1996), known by her stage name Makhadzi, is a South African singer, songwriter and dancer. Born and raised in Ha-Mashamba, Limpopo, her career began at the age of 12 as dancer prior to 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".
Her fourth studio album African Queen (2021) was certified gold in South Africa.
Makhadzi's fifth studio album African Queen 2.0 (2022), reached number one in South Africa.