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Naledi Aphiwe Myongwane, professionally known as Naledi is a South African singer-songwriter from Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal. While attending Khethokuhle Secondary School, Naledi rose to prominence after her voice was sampled on "Shooter" on 11:11 studio album by Chris Brown in 2023.[1][2]
In 2024, she earned her first nominations for Collaboration of the Year , Song of The Year, and won SofnFree Pop Artist of the Year at the 2024 Basadi in Music Awards.[3][4][5]
Singles
[edit]As lead artist
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | |||||||
| "Uyangijabulisa" (Fezeka Dlamini, Naledi, Nomfundo Moh) | 2023 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "Ngiyabonga" | 2024 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "Ubaba Ulala Nami" (DoppyBeatz, Naledi Aphiwe) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Ngifuna Wena" (featuring Child Dadj) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
As featured artist
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | |||||||
| "Dali" (Ayarhkay featuring Okuhle, Naledi Aphiwe) | 2023 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "Izithukuthuku" (Nonny Ntuli featuring Maverick Muji & Naledi Aphiwe) | 2024 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
Awards and nominations
[edit]Basadi in Music Awards
[edit]| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Uyangijabulisa | Collaboration of the Year | Nominated | [6] |
| "Ngiyabonga" | Sofnfree Afro Pop Artist of the Year | Won | ||
| Song of the Year | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ Mokena, Lerato (2023-11-23). "Naledi Aphiwe Mnyonwane: From Schoolgirl to Global Icon". South Africa: Cape Town Today. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ Lethabo, James (2023-11-20). "Naledi Aphiwe's Musical Breakthrough: Rise To Fame With IPhone Gift By Chris Brown". Ubetoo. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ Nonkonyane, Limpho. "Naledi Aphiwe gets 3 nominations at Basadi in Music Awards". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ Sibiya, Sibongumenzi (3 July 2024). "Naledi's a schoolgirl by day, superstar by night". SNL24. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ "Talented young musician Naledi Aphiwe wins afro pop gong at Basadi Music Awards 2024". Independent Online. 2024-08-13. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ Shumba, Ano (2024-06-27). "Basadi in Music Awards 2024: All the nominees". Music in Africa. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ Sibiya, Sibongumenzi (2024-06-27). "Top five Basadi in Music Awards nominees!". Daily SUN. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ Sibiya, Sibongumenzi (13 August 2024). "Teen sensation Naledi celebrates BIG win!". SNL24. Retrieved 2024-08-15.