Sho Madjozi

Sho Madjozi
Sho Madjozi performing at an Edgars Fashion Show in March 2019
Background information
Birth nameMaya Christinah Xichavo Wegerif
Also known asMayaThePoet[1]
Born (1992-05-09) 9 May 1992 (age 32)
Limpopo, South Africa
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • poet
  • actress
Instrumentvocals
LabelsEpic[2]
Websiteshomadjozi.com

Maya Christinah Xichavo Wegerif (born 9 May 1992), known professionally as Sho Madjozi (/ʃɒˈmɑːdjɔːrzɪ/ shoh-mah-JOH-zee), is a South African rapper, singer, songwriter, actress and poet.[1] Madjozi incorporates the Tsonga culture through her music and public image.[3] In 2019, Madjozi was named as one of Forbes Africa's 30 Under 30 for her contribution in the music and entertainment sector.[4]

  1. ^ a b "Sho Madjozi Biography". amdb.co. Retrieved 5 May 2018.
  2. ^ "Sho Madjozi signs with international Epic Records". 30 June 2020. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
  3. ^ "Meet Sho Madjozi, the Gqom Pop Star Making Pan-African Music". Paper. 3 April 2019. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
  4. ^ Mwendera, Karen (1 July 2019). "#30Under30: Creatives Category 2019". Forbes Africa. Retrieved 15 January 2021.