Makhadzi

Ndivhunzannyi Ralivhona (born 30 June 1996 ), known by her stage name Makhadzi, is a South African singer.

Makhadzi independently released three studio albums Muvhango (2009), Ndo Tshinya Ni? (2011) and Litshani u Ntsala Murahu (2012).

In 2010, Makhadzi joined a musical group Makhirikhiri as a dancer.

Shortly after she left dancing, she began working on her music career.

On 1 December 2014 her fourth studio album Rita Dee was released.

Born and raised in Ha-Mashamba, Limpopo, her career began at the age of 12 as dancer prior pursuing a music career as a singer, while she was attending school she signed a record deal with Rita Dee Entertainment and released Muhwalo Uya Ndemela in 2015.

In 2015, she attracted the attention of Rita Dee Entertainment and got signed a record deal, followed by the release of her album Muhwalo Uya Ndemela.

She garnered local attention after her single "Tshanda Vhuya" released in 2017.

The following year she released her album Yo Shoma in 2017.

The album scooped two awards for Best Female Artist and Tshivenda Best at Fame South African Music Awards.

Shumela Venda was released in 2017.

It was supported by two singles "Dj Wa Vhorine" and "Tshanda Vhuya".

Her second studio album Matorokisi (2019), debuted at number two in South Africa.

Makhadzi's breakthrough single "Matorokisi" was released in 2019, became one biggest song of her career.

Her studio album Matorokisi was released on 1 November 2019.

The album peaked at number 2 on local iTunes/Apple Music South Africa and remained in the Top 5 for three days.

In 2019, Makhadzi was featured by Master KG on a song titled "Tshikwama", released off the album Jerusalema.

After she left Rita Dee Entertainment, Makhadzi bagged a record deal with Open Mic Productions.

Makhadzi's third studio album Kokovha (2020), became one of her biggest successes and debuted at number one on the South African iTunes albums charts.

It contained the chart-topping singles "Amadoda", "Mphemphe", "Kokovha" and "Tshikwama".

Her fourth studio album African Queen (2021) was certified gold in South Africa.

Makhadzi's fifth studio album African Queen 2.0 (2022), reached number one in the country.

Makhadzi was born in a small village called Ha-Mashamba Tshivhangani, just outside Elim in Limpopo province.

After her parents separated, Ndivhudzannyi and her two siblings had to stay with their mother.

She completed her grade 12 at Mukula Integrated School.

Ndivhudzannyi obtained her qualification in Public Relations and she is currently studying drama.

Her career started at the age of 13, where she used to perform at Taxi ranks, getting money from people's offerings.

On 16 October 2020, Makhadzi studio album Kokovha, was released in South Africa.

The album features Mayten, Mampintsha, Prince Benza, Mr Brown, Gigi Lamayne, Jah Prayzah, Team Mosha, Moonchild Sanelly, FB, Charma Girl and Sho Madjozi.

As of August 2021, her album was named the most stream on Apple Music.

The album was certified with gold plaque.

On 5 April 2021, Makhadzi released a single "Mjolo" featuring Mlindo the Vocalist.

The song peaked number 28 on South Africa iTunes charts.

Her single "Ghanama" featuring Prince Benza, and King Monada was released on 7 July 2021.

The song was certified platinum in South Africa.

On 16 August she announced her album African Queen and release date on her Twitter.

That same month she also released her single "Tchukutsha" featuring Lady Du on 7 August 2021.

On 6 August Kabza De Small teased a collaboration single "Salungano" with Makhadzi on YouTube, which was released on 2 September 2021.

Her studio album African Queen, was released on 3 September 2021.

The album features Cassper Nyovest, Kabza De Small and Lady Du.