Brenden Praise

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Brenden Praise
Birth nameBrenden Praise Ledwaba
Born (1994-02-05) February 5, 1994 (age 31)
Graskop, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Genres
  • Soul
  • Rnb
  • House
Instruments
  • vocals
  • piano
Years active2013–present
Spouse
Mpumi Ledwaba
​
(m. 2016)​
Website brendenpraise.com

Brenden Praise Ledwaba (born February 5, 1994) known by the stage name of Brenden Praise, is a South African singer-songwriter and music producer. Ledwaba rose to prominence after contested on Idols South Africa season 9 and became a runner-up.

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Early life

Brenden Praise Ledwaba was born on February 5, 1994, in small town of Graskop, Mpumalanga. [1] Ledwaba develop musical interest at the age of six and began piano lessons at the age of 12, prior bass guitar and drums lessons. [1]

He attended Graskop Primary School, and matriculated at Sybrand Van Niekerk High School in Sabie, Mpumalanga. [2] Brenden enrolled at Emendy Sound and Music Technology College in Sound Engineering in 2013. [2]

Career

Praise auditioned for the ninth season of Idols South Africa, successfully earning a place in the live rounds of the contest, before losing as the runner-up in November 2013. [3]

Ledwaba debut studio album Feel so Good was released June 28, 2019.

His studio album Mhalamhala, was released April 6, 2023. It earned him a nomination for Best Contemporary Faith Album at the 29th ceremony of South African Music Awards. [4]

In December 2023, Ledwaba appeared on a collaboration "Mysterious Ways", with Mörda for The Color Purple Soundtrack. [5]

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Guest appearances

TitleYearOther artist(s)Album
"You Are"2025Nontokozo MkhizeLindiwe

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
ZA
"Love Comes Easy"2017—Non-album single
"Ku Hava" (featuring Kid-X)2018—Non-album single
"Journey To Cairo" (featuring Black Motion)2020—Non-album single
"Mukutsuri" (featuring Mpho.Wav)2021—Non-album single
"God You Keep on Blessing Me"2023—GoldThe Gift, Vol. 1
"Miracles" (Senior Oat, Brenden Praise, Tshego AMG)2024—Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
ZA
"Joy Joy" (Black Motion featuring Brenden Praise)20181RiSA: Platinum [7] Moya Wa Taola
"Moya" (Mpho.Wav featuring Brenden Praise)2022—Non-album single
"Horns in the Sun" (DJ Kent featuring Brenden Praise, Mörda, Mo-T)20237 [8] Weekent Sun Sets
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Personal life

Brenden married Mpumi Ledwaba in 2016. [9]

Awards and nominations

Grammy Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2024"The Color Purple"Best compilation soundtrack for visual mediaPending [10]

South African Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2021MhalamhalaBest Contemporary Faith AlbumNominated [11]
2024"Horns in the Sun"Motsepe Foundation Record of the YearNominated [12]
The Gift Vol. 1Best Contemporary Faith Music AlbumNominated [13]

References

  1. 1 2 Mathebula, Kwanele. "5 minutes with Brenden Praise". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  2. 1 2 "Brenden Praise biography". HDS Entertainment. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  3. ↑ "South Africa: Idols: Brenden and Musa in the Final!". AllAfrica Global Media. 2013-11-20. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  4. ↑ Mphande, Joy (2023-10-06). "SAMA nominee Brenden Praise talks life after 'Idols SA' to becoming a prominent voice in house music" . TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
  5. ↑ Birjalal, Alyssia (2023-11-21). "Mörda and Brenden Praise feature on 'The Color Purple' soundtrack". Independent Online. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  6. ↑ Rethabile, Thandi (2025-05-30). "Brenden Praise Unveils GAP Album Tracklist: A Sneak Peek". CeeMuzic. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
  7. ↑ Israel A, John (October 5, 2020). "Black Motion's "Joy Joy" Song Now Certified Platinum". Ubetoo. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  8. ↑ "Local Radio Chart Top 10". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  9. ↑ Chrizelda, Kekana (January 16, 2022). "Five years later Mpoomy Ledwaba reflects on marrying Brendan Praise at age 22". ThsisaLIVE. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  10. ↑ Gomez, Dessi (2024-11-08). "Grammy Film & TV Nominees Include Multiple Nods for Hans Zimmer, Atticus Ross, 'Twisters' And 'The Color Purple'". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
  11. ↑ Langa, Phumlani S (October 5, 2023). "From Idols SA to a SAMA nomination, Brenden Praise opens up about stretching his talents" . Drum. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  12. ↑ "#SAMA30 unveils nominees for the Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year and RiSA Audio Visual (RAV) Music Video of the Year Awards". South African Music Awards. 2024-08-14. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  13. ↑ "Sensational Tyla leads the pack with five SAMA30 nominations". Sunday World. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
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