Rethabile Khumalo

Rethabile Nomalanga Khumalo (born (1996-09-09)September 9, 1996), is a South African singer-songwriter mononymously known as Rethabile, she rose to fame after being featured on a single "Umlilo" by DJ Zinhle.[2]

Rethabile Khumalo
Born
Rethabile Nomalanga Khumalo

(1996-09-09) 9 September 1996
Protea Glen, Soweto, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Occupation
Years active2012–present
Known forComposing Umlilo (DJ Zinhle song)
Parent(s)
  • Winnie Khumalo (mother)
AwardsMzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards (Most Voted Song. 2021)
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Labels
  • Afrotainment [1]
  • Winnkay Music
Associated acts
Websitetwitter.com/rethabile_rsa

Life and career

Early life

Rethabile Khumalo was born on September 6, 1996, her mother, Winnie Khumalo, is a South African singer.[2]

Career

In 2012, Rethabile auditioned on Idols South Africa at the age of 16 and got eliminated.[3] In 2018, she signed a record deal with Afrotaiment, and released her single "Nomathemba" in September 2018.[1] In August 2019, she was featured on DJ Zinhle single "Umlilo" in collaboration with or rather produced by Mvzzle, after successful collaboration with Zinhle,[4] she released her single "Ntyilo Ntyilo" featuring South African DJ Master KG. The song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa.[5] "Ntyilo Ntyilo" won Most Voted Song at 6th Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards.[6]

In September 2020, her debut studio album Like Mother, Like Daughter was released.[7]

Discography
  • Like Mother Like Daughter (2020)

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes Results Ref.
2012 Idols SA Herself Contestant Eliminated [8]


Trivial

Despite the fact that her mother (Winnie Khumalo) is a successful musical artist, Rethabile paved her own way to the top and by doing so she stumbled upon various obstacles. She never took advantage of her mother's success

Awards and nominations
Year Award Ceremony Prize Recipient/Nominated work Result Ref.
2020 26th South African Music Awards Record of the Year (fan-voted) Umlilo Nominated
2021 27th South African Music Awards Best Music Video of the Year Umlilo Nominated
6th Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards Most Voted Song Ntyilo Ntyilo Won [6]

References
  1. "WINNIE KHUMALO'S DAUGHTER SIGNS WITH DJ TIRA". Daily SUN. 12 September 2018. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  2. Kekana, Chrizelda (2 August 2020). "Rethabile Khumalo: 'I've watched my mother survive this industry, I will too'". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  3. "Winnie Khumalo's daughter rocks Idols audition | News24". South Africa: News24. 10 April 2012. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  4. Thakurdin, Karishma (20 July 2019). "WATCH | DJ Zinhle & Rethabile Khumalo are cooking up fire in studio". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  5. Bukola (13 August 2021). "Rethabile Khumalo's 'Ntyilo Ntyilo' certified platinum | Fakaza News". Fakaza News. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  6. Shumba, Ano (2 December 2021). "Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards 2021: All the winners | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  7. Sekudu, Bonolo (15 September 2020). ""Rethabile Khumalo on her new album, working with Master KG and second chances | Drum". South Africa: Drum. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  8. "Winnie Khumalo's daughter rocks Idols audition | News24". South Africa: News24. 10 April 2012. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
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