Berita

Berita
Berita in 2016.
Berita in 2016.
Background information
Birth nameGugulethu Khumalo
Born (1991-06-27) 27 June 1991 (age 33)
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
OriginZimbabwe
GenresAfro-soul, Afro pop
Occupations
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • music producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, acoustic guitar
Years active2012–present
LabelsAssali Music
Websitewww.beritaafrosoul.co.za

Gugulethu Khumalo (born 27 June 1991), best known by her stage name Berita, is a Zimbabwean-born singer, songwriter and music producer. Her music is a combination of soul music containing elements from Afro Jazz, contemporary pop influences as well as South African dance music. She is the owner of the independent record label Assali Music.[1] She is also the founder of the Women of Music Business (WOMB), a pan African women empowerment organisation in the music industry.[2]

  1. ^ "Berita, Ami Faku & more: meet SA's new generation of fierce female artists". Times Live. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
  2. ^ "Sony Music Africa partners with Women of Music Business to launch new 'masterclass' training programme". bizcommunity.com. Retrieved 28 April 2021.