Rethabile Khumalo | |
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Born | Rethabile Nomalanga Khumalo 9 September 1996 Protea Glen, Soweto, South Africa |
Nationality | South African |
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Years active | 2012–present |
Known for | Composing Umlilo Vocalist Ntyiilo Ntyilo (feat. Master KG) |
Mother | Winnie Khumalo |
Awards | Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards (Most Voted Song. 2021) |
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Instruments | Vocals |
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Website | twitter |
Rethabile Nomalanga Khumalo (born mononymously known as Rethabile. She rose to fame after being featured on a single "Umlilo" by DJ Zinhle, which has been dubbed 3× platinum by RISA with over 9 million YouTube video views.[2] Rethabile Khumalo was declared a platinum selling musician after her hit single 'Ntyilo Ntyilo' became platinum in August 2021.
9 September 1996), is a South African singer-songwriterRethabile Khumalo was born on 6 September 1996. Her mother, Winnie Khumalo, is a South African singer.[2]
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]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Results | Ref. |
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2012 | Idols SA | Herself | Contestant | Eliminated | [3] |
Year | Award Ceremony | Prize | Recipient/Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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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] |