Thando Sikwila

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Thando Sikwila
Thando Chapel 3.jpg
Background information
Birth nameThandolwethu Emily Nomvula Sikwila
Born Zimbabwe
Origin Melbourne, Australia
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
Years active2012–present

Thando Sikwila (born Thandolwethu Emily Nomvula Sikwila) is an Australian singer, songwriter and actor based in Melbourne. [2] [3] She's most notable for her appearance on The Voice Australia, Season 3, and for playing Effie White in Australia's first professional production of Dreamgirls presented by StageArt. [4] [5] [6]

Contents

Early life

Thando was born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe on 9 April 1993 to parents Nokuthula and Victor Sikwila. Thando is bilingual being able to speak Ndebele.

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

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