Winnie Mashaba
Dr. Selinah Winnie Mashaba | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 1, 1981 Steelpoort, Limpopo, South Africa |
| Genres | Gospel |
| Occupations |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Tswako Music Projects |
| Website | www |
Winnie Mashaba is a South African gospel singer, TV presenter, and businesswoman. Born and raised in the village of Kgoši Phasha, Steelpoort, released her first album Exodus 20 in 2000.
Early life
[edit]Winnie Mashaba went to school at Mashupje High School but dropped out soon after passing Grade 11 in 1998 to pursue her passion for gospel music.[1] Her first break came right after she auditioned for Solly Moholo. Soon after the audition, she released her debut album, Exodus 20 released in 2000.[1] She has been nominated for numerous awards, including a Kora for Best African Spiritual Female in 2005. Other awards include the South African Music Awards (SAMA), South African Gospel Awards and Metro FM Music Awards. In 2010 she was named Best Female Artist at the Crown Gospel Awards. She landed a TV presenting role Amahubo on Dumisa in 2015.[2]
In November 2022 she married Tebatso Phetla, who resides in the neighboring town of Burgersfort. Also in November 2019 she received an Honorary Doctorate from Trinity International Bible University (TIBU) for her work in music.[3]
Controversies
[edit]Winnie Mashaba has received criticism and backlash from fans, following the visit of Solly Moholo's family in a helicopter while it was publicly reported Solly Moholo asked for donations prior his death to perform surgery.[4]
Discography
[edit]- 2000: Exodus 20
- 2007: Kea Letshaba Lefase
- 2007:Ditebogo
- 2008: Ke Rata Wena
- 2003: Motswelle Se Bapale Ka Kekere
- 2001: Lefu Le Tshabeng Ellish Park Stadium
- 2003: Motswelle Se Bapale Ka Kereke Ena
- 2009: Joang Kapa Joang
- 2006: Thola ngwanesu
- 2010: Go Tseba Jehova
- 2011: Modimo O Nale Nna
- 2012: Bophelo Ke Leeto
- 2014: Very Best Of (Live)
- 2015: Lehlotlo Laka
- 2005: O Tla Ya Kae?
- 2016: 1st Hymns Project Live Recorded
- 2017: Dilo Tša Lefase
- 2018: The Journey With Winnie Mashaba Live at Emperors Palace
- 2021: Moporofeta Jeremiah
Awards
[edit]| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2019 | Best Traditional Gospel Artist | Limpopo Music Awards | Won | [5] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Winnie Mashaba | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
- ^ "Winnie Mashaba gets a new TV gig | Channel". Channel. South Africa. 2015-11-05. Retrieved 2022-05-15.
- ^ Mvelashe, Phakamani (2019-11-19). "Gospel star Winnie Mashaba receives honorary doctorate | Drum". South Africa: Drum. Retrieved 2022-05-15.
- ^ Moganedi, Kgomotso. "Gospel singer Winnie Mashaba suffers social media backlash over 'aircraft showboating'". Times Live. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ Mgujulwa, Nolusindiso (2019-10-23). "PICS: Winnie Mashaba wins big at Limpopo Music Awards | Drum". Drum. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
- ^ IOL "Matlakala's death leaves fellow gospel star Winnie Mashaba ‘confused’", IOL, South Africa, 29 March 2017.