Naledi Aphiwe

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Naledi Aphiwe Myongwane, professionally known as Naledi is a South African singer-songwriter from Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal. She was born in Kwa Zulu Natal in Durban 15 December 2006(18yrs). While attending Khethokuhle Secondary School, Naledi rose to prominence after her voice was sampled on "Shooter" on 11:11 studio album by Chris Brown in 2023. [1] [2]

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In 2024, she earned her first nominations for Collaboration of the Year , Song of The Year, and won Soft'nFree Pop Artist of the Year at the 2024 Basadi in Music Awards. [3] [4] [5]


After Naledi was sampled by Chris Brown her life completely changed. She changed her style and her siblings life. She started collaborating with famous artists like, Nomfundo Moh, Coolkid and Fezeka Dlamini.

She released "Ngiyabonga" in 2024 and she earned her first nominations for Collaboration of the Year. She was so happy and made a video of how proud she is of herself.

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
"Uyangijabulisa" (Fezeka Dlamini, Naledi, Nomfundo Moh)2023—Non-album single
"Ngiyabonga"2024—Non-album single
"Ubaba Ulala Nami" (DoppyBeatz, Naledi Aphiwe)—Non-album single
"Ngifuna Wena" (featuring Child Dadj)—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
"Dali" (Ayarhkay featuring Okuhle, Naledi Aphiwe)2023—Non-album single
"Izithukuthuku" (Nonny Ntuli featuring Maverick Muji & Naledi Aphiwe)2024—Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

Basadi in Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2024UyangijabulisaCollaboration of the YearNominated [6]

[7] [8]

"Ngiyabonga"Sofnfree Afro Pop Artist of the YearWon
Song of the YearNominated

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