Zolani Mahola | |
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 Mahola performing in Cape Town in 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Zolani Mahola |
| Also known as | The One Who Sings |
| Born | 19 July 1981[1] Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
| Origin | Cape Town, South Africa |
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| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Platoon |
| Website | www |
Zolani Mahola (born 19 July 1981) is a South African singer, actress, storyteller and inspiration speaker, now also known under the stage name The One Who Sings.[2] She is the lead singer of the pan-African South African music group Freshlyground since 2002. On 15 August 2019, Mahola officially announced the launch of her solo career while the Freshlyground band went on to have their last performance after 17 successful years together on 31 December 2019 at Kirstenbosch Gardens in Cape Town.[3]
- ^ Thompson, Sharon (15 May 2007). "Zolani Mahola: the face of fresh". Eastern Cape Madiba Action. Retrieved 17 August 2009.
- ^ Thangevelo, Debashine (15 October 2021). "Zolani Mahola breaks fresh ground as 'The One Who Sings'". Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ^ Wagner, Loenie (25 August 2019). "Going solo: Zolani Mahola on quitting Freshlyground, and finding her voice". Sunday Times. Retrieved 9 July 2021.