Naledi Aphiwe

Naledi Aphiwe
Birth name	Naledi Aphiwe Myongwane
Also known as	Naledi Aphiwe
Born	(2006-12-15) December 15, 2006 (age 18) Inanda, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Origin	South Africa
Genres	Afro-pop
Occupation	Singer-songwriter
Instrument	Vocals
Years active	2023–present
Labels	Virgin Music Group

Naledi Aphiwe Myongwane is a South African multi-award winning singer from Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal. She was born on 15 December 2006. 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] She has worked with rising and successful artist like Cici, Nomfundo Moh ,Fezeka Dlamini & Mawelele.

Career

In 2024, she earned her first nominations for Collaboration of the Year, Song of The Year, and won Soft 'n Free Pop Artist of the Year at the 2024 Basadi in Music Awards. ^{[2] [3] [4]}

Towards the end of January 2025, Naledi signed a recording deal with Virgin Music Group. ^[5]

Tours

Supporting

• The 11:11 Tour (2024) ^[6]

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name

Title	Year	Peak 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
"Romeo & Juliet" (Naledi Aphiwe, Mawelele)	2025	—		Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

As featured artist

List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name

Title	Year	Peak 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

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result	Ref.
2024	Uyangijabulisa	Collaboration of the Year	Nominated	[7] [8] [9]
	"Ngiyabonga"	Sofnfree Afro Pop Artist of the Year	Won
		Song of the Year	Nominated
2025		Music Video of the Year	Pending	[10]
	"Romeo & Juliet"	Afropop Artist of the Year	Won

References

1. Lethabo, James (2023-11-20). "Naledi Aphiwe's Musical Breakthrough: Rise To Fame With IPhone Gift By Chris Brown". Ubetoo. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
2. Nonkonyane, Limpho. "Naledi Aphiwe got 3 nominations at Basadi in Music Awards". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
3. Sibiya, Sibongumenzi (3 July 2024). "Naledi's a schoolgirl by day, superstar by night". SNL24. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
4. "Talented young musician Naledi Aphiwe wins afro pop gong at Basadi Music Awards 2024". Independent Online. 2024-08-13. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
5. "SA: Naledi Aphiwe joins Virgin Music Group". Music in Africa. 2025-01-27. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
6. Miller, Sergio. "Naledi Aphiwe's dream of meeting Chris Brown finally comes true". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
7. Shumba, Ano (2024-06-27). "Basadi in Music Awards 2024: All the nominees". Music in Africa. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
8. Sibiya, Sibongumenzi (2024-06-27). "Top five Basadi in Music Awards nominees!". Daily SUN. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
9. Sibiya, Sibongumenzi (13 August 2024). "Teen sensation Naledi celebrates BIG win!" . SNL24. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
10. Shumba, Ano (2025-06-23). "Basadi Music Awards 2025: All the nominees". Music in Africa. Retrieved 2025-06-26.

External links

• Naledi Aphiwe at AllMusic