Rethabile Khumalo
Born
Rethabile Nomalanga Khumalo

(1996-09-09) 9 September 1996
Protea Glen, Soweto, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • Guitarist
  • Dancer
Years active2012–present
Known forComposing Umlilo Vocalist Ntyiilo Ntyilo (feat. Master KG)
Parent
  • Winnie Khumalo (mother)
AwardsMzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards (Most Voted Song. 2021)
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Labels
  • Afrotainment[1]
  • Winnkay Music
Websitetwitter.com/rethabile_rsa instagram.com/@rethabile_rsa

Rethabile Nomalanga Khumalo (born 9 September 1996), is a South African singer-songwriter mononymously known as Rethabile. She rose to fame after being featured on a single "Umlilo" by DJ Zinhle, which has been dubbed 3× platinum by RISA with over 9 million YouTube video views.[2] Rethabile Khumalo was declared a platinum selling musician after her hit single 'Ntyilo Ntyilo' became platinum in August 2021.

Life and career

Early life

Rethabile Khumalo as born on 6 September 1996. Her mother, Winnie Khumalo, is a South African singer.[2]

Career

In 2012, Rethabile auditioned on Idols South Africa at the age of 16 and got eliminated.[3] In 2018, she signed a record deal with Afrotaiment, and released her single "Nomathemba" in September 2018.[1] In August 2019, she was featured on DJ Zinhle single "Umlilo" in collaboration with or rather produced by Mvzzle, after successful collaboration with Zinhle,[4] she released her single "Ntyilo Ntyilo" featuring South African DJ Master KG. The song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa.[5] "Ntyilo Ntyilo" won Most Voted Song at 6th Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards.[6]

In September 2020, her debut studio album Like Mother, Like Daughter was released.[7]

Discography

  • Like Mother Like Daughter (2020)
  • The Legacy EP (2022)[8]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes Results Ref.
2012 Idols SA Herself Contestant Eliminated [3]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Ceremony Prize Recipient/Nominated work Result Ref.
2020 26th South African Music Awards Record of the Year (fan-voted) Umlilo Nominated
2021 27th South African Music Awards Best Music Video of the Year Umlilo Nominated
6th Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards Most Voted Song Ntyilo Ntyilo Won [6]

References

  1. 1 2 "WINNIE KHUMALO'S DAUGHTER SIGNS WITH DJ TIRA". Daily SUN. 12 September 2018. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  2. 1 2 Kekana, Chrizelda (2 August 2020). "Rethabile Khumalo: 'I've watched my mother survive this industry, I will too'". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  3. 1 2 "Winnie Khumalo's daughter rocks Idols audition | News24". South Africa: News24. 10 April 2012. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  4. ↑ Thakurdin, Karishma (20 July 2019). "WATCH | DJ Zinhle & Rethabile Khumalo are cooking up fire in studio". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  5. ↑ Bukola (13 August 2021). "Rethabile Khumalo's 'Ntyilo Ntyilo' certified platinum | Fakaza News". Fakaza News. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  6. 1 2 Shumba, Ano (2 December 2021). "Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards 2021: All the winners | Music in Africa". Music in Africa. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  7. ↑ Sekudu, Bonolo (15 September 2020). "Rethabile Khumalo on her new album, working with Master KG and second chances | Drum". South Africa: Drum. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  8. ↑ "Rethabile Khumalo – the Legacy EP". 30 April 2022.
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