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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona |
| Also known as | Makhadzi |
| Born | 30 June 1996 Limpopo |
| Origin | Limpopo, Ha Mashamba |
| Genres | Dance/Venda Pop |
| Occupation | singer Dancer Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2005–present |
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Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona (born 30 June 1996[1]), known by her stage name Makhadzi, is a South African singer. Born and raised in Ha-Mashamba, Limpopo, her career began at the age of 12 as dancer prior pursuing a music career as a singer, while she was attending school she signed a record deal with Rita Dee Entertainment and released Muhwalo Uya Ndemela in 2015. She garnered local attention after her single "Tshanda Vhuya" released in 2017. Her second studio album Matorokisi (2019), debuted at number two in South Africa.
Makhadzi's third studio album Kokovha (2020), became one of her biggest successes and debuted at number one on the South African iTunes albums charts. It contained the chart-topping singles "Amadoda", "Mphemphe", "Kokovha" and "Tshikwama".[2]
Her fourth studio album African Queen (2021) was certified gold in South Africa.[3]
Makhadzi's fifth studio album African Queen 2.0 (2022), reached number one in South Africa.[citation needed]
- ^ Lunga, Omars (30 June 2022). "Makhadzi celebrates 26th Birthday". Zambia: Zambianews365. Archived from the original on 1 July 2022. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
- ^ "Kokovha – Makhadzi | Top Charts". Top Charts. Archived from the original on 4 June 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ Zwane, Nokuthula. "Makhadzi celebrates music milestone | Channel". South Africa: Channel24. Retrieved 23 July 2024.