Malome Vector

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Malome Vector
Birth nameBokang Moleli
Born1992
Roma, Manonyane Community Council, Maseru District, Lesotho
OriginJohannesburg
Died24 July 2024
N8, Free State, South Africa
Genres
  • Afro-Pop
  • Hip-hop
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Years active2004-2024
Labels
  • The Whole Time Entertainment
  • Ambitiouz Entertainment (former)

Bokang Moleli, professionally known as Malome Vector was an Lesotho-born singer-songwriter and rapper. [1] Born and raised in Maseru, Lesotho, Vector musical career began at the age of 14 in 2004 as a school choir participant prior competing on talent shows. [1] [2]

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Malome relocated to South Africa and signed a recording deal with Ambitiouz Entertainment in 2020. [3] Vector rose to prominence with his debut single "Dumelang" released in 2019 which became commercially successful and certified double platinum in South Africa. [4]

Career

In 2020, Vector relocated to South Africa and signed a recording deal with Ambitiouz Entertainment. [5]

Malome appeared on "Price To Pay" as single by South African DJ Miss Pru along with duo Blaq Diamond released on 8 May 2020. [5]

He received a nomination for Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Traditional at the 2021 All Africa Music Awards . [6]

His debut studio album Karabo, was released on 7 January 2022.[ citation needed ]Karabo debuted number 1 on iTunes South Africa.[ citation needed ] It was supported by three singles "Dumelang", "No Body", and "Lerato".

Following the exit with his former recording label, Molome established The Whole Entertainment and began to work on his extended. [7] In February 2024, he revealed his extended play 1964, via Instagram. [7]

His extended play 1964, was released on 28 March 2024. [8] 1964 is an afro-pop record incopareted with the elements of rnb, soul and afro beats. [8]

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
"Dumelang" (featuring Blaq Diamond)2019—2× PlatinumKarabo
"Follow"2020—Non-album single
"No Body"2021Karabo
"Lerato"—
"Ha Hona Taba" (Zinkz Dee, Malome Vector)—Non-album single
"Costa" (featuring Dee the General, Lizwi Wokuqala)2023—Non-album single
"My Woman" (Onesimus, Malome Vector featuring Lizwi Wokuqala & Janta MW)—Non-album single
"Long Time" (Malome Vector featuring Lizwi Wokuqala, Ntate Stunna—Non-album single
"Fancy Life"—Non-album single
"Ke Uratile"—Non-album single
"X2" (featuring Chvna)2024—Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Discography

Studio albums

Death

Vector died in a car accident on 24 July 2024, on N8 in Free State, Bloemfontein while traveling to Lesotho. [9]

Awards and nominations

South African Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2021"Price to Pay"Best Music Video of the YearWon [10]

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