Kelly Khumalo

Kelly Khumalo
Birth name Kelly Nonhlanhla Khumalo
Born 1984
Origin South African
Genres afro pop music , house gospel
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, dancer, actress
Labels Bonsai Entertainment stable

Kelly Khumalo is a South African superstar singer and actress.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] Khumalo is from Spruitview in the East Rand. She was named the Best Newcomer of 2005 in the Afro Pop music circuit. In May 2013, at the 19th South African Music Awards (SAMA) held at Sun City, she won the Best Female Artist award.[10][11]

Speaking out about having been in an abusive relationship, in 2012 she became an advocate against domestic violence.[12] The singer confessed to being a drug addict for at least two years during her relationship with the singer Molemo Maarohanye, she attended Narcotics Anonymous meetings.[13] On 26 October 2014, her boyfriend Senzo Meyiwa captain of the South Africa men's national football team and club side Orlando Pirates with whom she has a child was shot dead in her presence at her family's home in Vosloorus.[14][15]

Discography

References

  1. ↑ Bambalele, Patience (25 November 2008). "The sound of African music". The Sowetan. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
  2. ↑ Mabena, Khethiwe (19 November 2007). "Sexy Kelly to wear panties". The Times. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
  3. ↑ "Mother of all gigs to rock town". The Sowetan. 22 December 2008. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
  4. ↑ "Rhythm of the night". Daily Dispatch. 25 August 2007. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
  5. ↑ Owen, Therese (29 November 2006). "PE crowd hungry for Metro's celebs". The Star. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
  6. ↑ Packree, Sharlene (27 December 2007). "Durban's New Year's bash options". Independent Online. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
  7. ↑ Johwa, Wilson (5 November 2008). "South Africa: Musicians Sing Ruling Party's Praises". AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
  8. ↑ Seretse, Gasebalwe (March 2008). "Urban Music Mixtape Launched". Mmegi. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
  9. ↑ Madumo, Lesego (20 April 2009). "Joburg stars top SAMA nominees". Official website of Johannesburg. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
  10. ↑ "Kelly Khumalo shines at the SAMA 19", e-Buzz, 14 May 2013.
  11. ↑ "Kelly Khumalo Scores Senzo Meyiwa’s Heart?" The Public News Hub, 7 July 2013.
  12. ↑ "Toxic is an understatement, says Kelly Khumalo", Sowetan, 2 November 2012.
  13. ↑ City Press. , ‘I was an addict’ – Kelly Khumalo, 8 February 2012. Retrieved on 31 October 2014.
  14. ↑ Bongani Hans and Kutlwano Olifant , He died in my arms - Kelly Khumalo, IOL news, 30 October 2014. Retrieved on 31 October 2014.
  15. ↑ Citizen Reporter and Sapa , Kelly Khumalo now welcome at Meyiwa’s funeral, The Citizen, 30 October 2014. Retrieved on 31 October 2014.

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