Moonchild Sanelly

Moonchild Sanelly
Moonchild Sanelly on the preview of MTV Shuga Down South 2019
Background information
Birth nameSanelisiwe Twisha
Bornc.6 January 1985 (age 39)
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • dancer
InstrumentVocals
Years active2006–present

Sanelisiwe Twisha (born c.6 January 1985), known professionally as Moonchild Sanelly[2] is a South African musician and dancer. She is known for her signature blue-coloured hair and her self-created music genre called "Future ghetto funk".[3] Originally from Port Elizabeth, the singer first came into limelight in the Durban poetry and music scene before relocating to Johannesburg, where she has continued her musical career.

Her music has reached audiences beyond South Africa's borders, playing in festivals such as SXSW in Austin, Texas[4] and Primavera Sound in Barcelona.[5] In August 2018, she went on a European tour with South African hip hop group Die Antwoord.[6]

  1. ^ Moshoeshoe, Nkamoheleng (14 June 2022). "Moonchild Sanelly becomes herself in multitudes, Phases album release". bubblegumclub.co.za. Bubblegum Club. Retrieved 10 August 2022. She flows between various — even seemingly contrasting — musical genres like R&B, Pop, Amapiano, Grime, Gqom and House
  2. ^ "32-year-old Moonchild survives malaria scare". dailysun. 12 October 2019. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  3. ^ Marunya, Kundai (8 September 2018). "SA act to headline Shoko Festival". The Herald. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  4. ^ Darangwa, Shingai (26 February 2016). "5 hot African artists to look forward to at SXSW in Texas this year". Live SA. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  5. ^ OkayAfrica (8 June 2016). "Soaking in the African Acts at Primavera Sound Festival". Okayafrica. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  6. ^ Mathaba, Nosipho (13 July 2018). "Moonchild heads for Europe". Sowetan Live. Retrieved 5 February 2019.