Naledi Aphiwe

Naledi Aphiwe Myongwane (born 15 December 2006) 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 Soft 'n Free Pop Artist of the Year at the 2024 Basadi in Music Awards.[3][4][5]

Tours

Supporting

  • The 11:11 Tour (2024)[6]

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
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.
List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
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

Basadi in Music Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2024 Uyangijabulisa Collaboration of the Year Nominated [7]

[8][9]

"Ngiyabonga" Sofnfree Afro Pop Artist of the Year Won
Song of the Year Nominated

References

  1. ^ Mokena, Lerato (2023-11-23). "Naledi Aphiwe Mnyonwane: From Schoolgirl to Global Icon". South Africa: Cape Town Today. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
  2. ^ Lethabo, James (2023-11-20). "Naledi Aphiwe's Musical Breakthrough: Rise To Fame With IPhone Gift By Chris Brown". Ubetoo. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
  3. ^ Nonkonyane, Limpho. "Naledi Aphiwe got 3 nominations at Basadi in Music Awards". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
  4. ^ Sibiya, Sibongumenzi (3 July 2024). "Naledi's a schoolgirl by day, superstar by night". SNL24. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
  5. ^ "Talented young musician Naledi Aphiwe wins afro pop gong at Basadi Music Awards 2024". Independent Online. 2024-08-13. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  6. ^ Miller, Sergio. "Naledi Aphiwe's dream of meeting Chris Brown finally comes true". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
  7. ^ Shumba, Ano (2024-06-27). "Basadi in Music Awards 2024: All the nominees". Music in Africa. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  8. ^ Sibiya, Sibongumenzi (2024-06-27). "Top five Basadi in Music Awards nominees!". Daily SUN. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  9. ^ Sibiya, Sibongumenzi (13 August 2024). "Teen sensation Naledi celebrates BIG win!". SNL24. Retrieved 2024-08-15.