Kelly Khumalo | |
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Nonhlanhla | |
 Khumalo on a Podcast & Chill With MacG interview | |
| Born | Kelly Nonhlanhla Khumalo 11 November 1984 |
| Other names | Voice of Africa |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
| Television | Life with Kelly Khumalo
Rhythm City Zulu Wedding |
| Partner(s) | Senzo Meyiwa (until his death; 2014) Jub Jub (until; 2011) Chad da Don |
| Children | 3 |
Kelly Nonhlanhla Khumalo (born 11 November 1984) is a South African singer, actress, and television personality.[1] Born in Vosloorus and later moved to Nquthu, KwaZulu-Natal, where she grew up.
Khumalo was discovered while performing at a gospel talent search and signed a record deal with Bonsai Entertainment, released her début studio album, T.K.O (2005).[2] She shot to fame after the release of her début 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 in November 2012. In May 2013, She scooped an award at the 19th South African Music Awards.[4][5]
Khumalo's ninth album, The Voice of Africa (2020),[6] which incorporated elements of R&B, gospel and Afro pop. The album was certified gold in South Africa.
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- ^ "Kelly Khumalo shines at the SAMA 19", e-Buzz, 14 May 2013.
- ^ "Kelly Khumalo Scores Senzo Meyiwa’s Heart?" The Public News Hub, 7 July 2013.
- ^ "KELLY KHUMALO RELEASES NEW ALBUM". 14 October 2020. Archived from the original on 19 July 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2021.