Kelly Khumalo

Kelly Nonhlanhla Khumalo (born November 11, 1984) is a South African singer, actress and dancer.[1] Born and raised in Nquthu, KwaZulu-Natal, she was discovered while performing at gospel talent search and signed a record deal with Bomsai Entertainment, released her debut studio album T.K.O (2005).[2] She shot to fame after the release of her debut album T.K.O (2005).[3] She was named the Best Newcomer of 2005 in the Afro Pop music circuit. The Past, The Present, The Future album was released on 5 November 2012. In May 2013, She scooped award at the 19th South African Music Awards.[4][5]

Kelly Khumalo
Born
Kelly Nonhlanhla Khumalo

(1984-11-11) 11 November 1984
Nquthu, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Occupation
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • dancer
  • actress
  • brand influencer
Years active2005- present
TelevisionLife with Kelly khumalo
Partner(s)Senzo Meyiwa (?-2014)
Children
  • Christian Khumalo
  • Thingolenkosazana Khumalo
Parent(s)
  • Ntombi Khumalo (mother)
Musical career
OriginJohannesburg
Genres
Labels

Khumalo's ninth album The Voice of Africa (2020),[6] which incorporated elements of RnB, Gospel and Afro Pop. The album spawned with chart topping singles "Empini" was certified gold by Recording Industry of South Africa (RISA)[7][8] and "Esiphambaweni" which peaked number one in the gospel charts.[9][10][11] At 27th South African Music Awards The Voice of Africa received a nomination as Best Afro-pop Album.

Life and career

Kelly Khumalo was born in Katlehong and moved to KwaZulu-Natal. She relocated to Gauteng in 1997.[12]

T.K.O (2005), Itshitshi (2006)

Kelly debut solo album T.K.O was released on August 19, 2005, in South Africa, and earned her two nominations Song of the Year and Best Afro Pop album at 2006 South African Music Awards.[12]

On September 27, 2006, her second studio album Itshitshi was released.

The Past, The Present, The Future (2012), Back to My Roots(2014); Unleashed (2018)

On November 5, 2012, The Past, The Present, The Future album was released in South Africa.[13][14]

At the 19th SAMA awards (2013) her album The Past, The Present, The Future won the Best Female Artist of the Year award.[15][16][17]


In October 2014, the single "Asine" was released and nominated for Song of The Year at Metro FM Awards (2015), and her album, Back to my Roots for Best African Pop Album and nominated for Best African Adult Album at South African Music Awards XXXI (2015).[18][19]

On November 5, 2018, her album Unleashed was released in South Africa.[20] The album was produced by Mondli Ngcobo.

2020-present: The Voice of Africa

In August 28, her single "Empini" was released as album's lead single. The song was certified gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa with sales of 25 000 units and garnered 8 million views on YouTube.[21] Her ninth studio album The Voice of Africa was released on October 9, 2020. The album was produced by Mondli Ngcobo. At 6th ceremony of All Africa Music Awards, her single "Empini" received nomination for Best Female Artist in South Africa.[22]

In November 2021, she recorded The Voice of Africa live version.[23]

Television

In 2021, she started her reality show Life with Kelly Khumalo airs on Showmax.[24] In September 2021, she appeared on House of Zwide television sopie airs on etv.[25]

Controversies

On 26 October 2014, her boyfriend Senzo Meyiwa captain of the South Africa men's national football team and club side Orlando Pirates with whom she has a child was shot dead in her presence at her family's home in Vosloorus.[26][27] It is alleged that the killer is known to Khumalo and everyone present at the shooting but she has remained silent on who the killer is.

Personal life

Speaking out about having been in an abusive relationship, in 2012 she became an advocate against domestic violence.[28] The singer confessed to being a drug addict for at least two years during her relationship with the singer Molemo Maarohanye, she attended Narcotics Anonymous meetings.[29]

Discography

Studio albums
List of studio albums
Title Album details
TKO
Itshitshi
Siyajabula
Simply Kelly
The Past,The Present,The Future
Back to My Roots
My Truth
Unleashed
The Voice Of Africa[30]

Filmography
  • Zulu Wedding (2017)
  • uSkroef
  • No Sexy: In Kgantse And Kenny's Paradise
  • Life with Kelly Khumalo (2021)
  • Stand Up South Africa as Judge
  • Idols South Africa as Guest Judge

Awards and nominations
Year Award Ceremony Nominated work Result Ref.
2013 SAMA Best Female Artist Won [4]
2015 14th Metro FM Awards Song of the Year Nominated [31][32][33]
Best Afro Pop album Nominated
2019 25th SAMA Female Artist of the Year Nominated [34]
Best Afro Pop Album Nominated
2020 1st KZNEA Best Female Artist of the Year Nominated [35]
2021 27th SAMA Best Afro pop Album Pending [36]
Record of the Year Pending
Saafma Best Song of the Year Pending [37]
Best Female Artist Pending
Best Collaboration Pending
2021 All Africa Music Awards Songwriter of the Year Nominated [38]
Best Female Artist in African Inspirational Music Nominated
Best Female Artist in South Africa Nominated

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References
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  8. "Kelly Khumalo celebrates Empini named top song in South Africa". 21 September 2020.
  9. "Kelly Khumalo enjoys number one song success". The Citizen. 28 October 2020.
  10. "Kelly Khumalo's 'Esphambanweni' hits the number 1 spot on 3 charts". www.iol.co.za.
  11. Lwandle, Sibusisiwe (5 November 2020). "Kelly Khumalo: Singer's Empini track stays on top of charts". Briefly.
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  20. Mkhabela, Sabelo. "Listen to Kelly Khumalo's New Album 'Unleashed' Featuring Vusi Nova and Kyle Deutsch - OkayAfrica". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  21. Bukola (4 August 2021). "Kelly Khumalo's 'Empini' hits 9million views | Fakaza Newss". Fakaza News.
  22. Hansen, Gabriel Myers. "All Africa Music Awards 2021: All the nominees | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
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  25. Lwandle, Sibusisiwe. "Kelly Khumalo Jumps Back Into Acting, Bags Role on 'House of Zwide". Briefly. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
  26. Bongani Hans and Kutlwano Olifant , He died in my arms – Kelly Khumalo, IOL news, 30 October 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
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  31. "2015 Metro FM Music Awards Nominees List". 23 January 2015.
  32. "Full list: Metro FM Music Awards nominees".
  33. "14th Metro FM Music Awards nominees announced". 26 January 2015.
  34. "All the 2019 SAMA winners". www.bizcommunity.com.
  35. Bukola (17 December 2020). "See all the winners from the first KZN Entertainment Awards". Fakaza News.
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  37. "Star-studded list of nominees for 2021 South African Afro Music Awards". Sowetan LIVE. 7 May 2021.
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