Buhlebevangeli Hlengiwe Manyathi, professionally known as Boohle, is a South African singer and songwriter. She is popularly known for her songs "Yini Na", "Mama", "Siyathandana" and "Hamba wena". Her music is a combination of

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, afro-house, afro-soul, and gospel.

Early life and career

She was born in

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in 1999 where she grew up & attended Lethulwazi Secondary School. She started her

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in 2016 when she and her siblings founded a

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vocal trio. Her single titled "Yini Na" reached number one on

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’s Hot 99 chart with DJ Candii while her other songs such as "Slala Amalunde" made airwaves on radio stations such as Jozi FM,

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and Kasie FM. In July 2020, she released ''Izibongo'', an 8 track album featuring her long time producers, Tee-Jay and Elastic. She has also worked with JazziDisciples, Nonny D and DJ Stokie. In October 2020, she collaborated with

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on a 10 track album titled ''Umbuso Wabam’nyama''. The album featured local musicians Le Sax, Chelete and Mogomotsi Chosen. On August 9, 2021, She was nominated for Best new artist of the Year at the African Social Entertainment Awards. Her single “Ngixolele” which was produced by amapiano

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Busta 929 occupied the top spot on

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. The single amassed in excess of 778 200 streams across

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and

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. In November 2021, she won best amapiano newcomer and best amapiano female vocalist at the South African Amapiano Awards.

2023–present: ''Umhlobo''

In May 20, she announced her third studio album ''Umhlobo''. Two lead singles "Mhlobo Wami" and "Nakindaba Zakho" were released in May 2024. The album was released on June 14, 2024.

Discography

Studio albums

* ''Izibongo'' (2020) * ''iSlomo'' (2022) * ''Umhlobo'' (2024)

Collaborative albums

* ''Umbuso Wabam' nyama'' (with Josiah De Desciple) (2020)

Extended plays

* ''Sfikile'' (2021)

As lead artist

Awards and nominations

References

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