Sho Madjozi has taken the world by storm since she started her career and is reaching for greater heights.
She’s not only a rapper, but she is also a poet and actress.
Her full name is Maya Christinah Xichavo Wegerif.
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Her father is of European descent.
While she was living in the US, she started writing poems under the name of Maya The Poet.
She mostly wrote poems about politics, identity and race.
Briefly News takes a look at how Sho Madjozi rose to the top in South African culture. Image: @ShoMadjoziSource: Twitter
She rose to popularity when featured on OkMalumKoolkat’s song,Gqi.
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In 2017, Madjozi released her debut singleDumi HiPhonewhich featured her signature XiTsonga raps.
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The song was well received by the public and did very well.
She was praised on social media for her lyrical ability and uniqueness when coming tomusic.
She was also nominated for a BET Award in 2020.
Sho Madjozi had an eventful start to being an artist and started off as Maya the Poet. Image: @ShoMadjoziSource: Twitter
The genres that she falls under can be classified as Gqom, Amapiano and Kwaito.
She toldBillboard magazinethat seeing other South Africans being successful overseas gave her the drive to do the same.
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Mzansi musician Sho Madjozi is celebrating big news in her career and is thrilled about her progress.
She appeared alongside Lasizwe Dambuza, MacG and Ofentse Mwase.
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Sho Madjozi is not only a singer and a poet, but she’s also an actress and appeared in ‘Isithembiso’. Image: @ShoMadjoziSource: Twitter
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Thando MpembeThando Mpembe is a sports journalist who has a passion for all things entertainment.
In her spare time, Thando enjoys reading and spending time with family.
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She is an advocate for mental health and believes that a healthy body starts with a healthy mind.
Thando holds an Honours Degree in Journalism from the University of Johannesburg.
Her favourite quote is “Gentle reminder - you are not for everyone and that is a blessing”.
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