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'''Nothando Hlophe''' (born 4 November 1989) is a Swazi gospel singer and royal. She was a member of the gospel and worship musical group Women in Praise until she broke out as a solo artist, releasing her debut solo album in 2016. In 2019, Hlophe won Female Artist of the Year, Best Gospel Artist, and Song of the Year at the 3rd Annual MTN SWAMA Awards. From 2019 to 2022, she took a hiatus from her music career. During her hiatus, she married Prince Majahonkhe Dlamini, a son of [[Mswati III]], becoming a member of the [[House of Dlamini|Swazi royal family]] with the title '''Inkhosikati LaHlophe'''. Hlophe returned to performing in 2022 with the launch of a live album and a performance at The Great Revival in [[Mbabane]].
'''Nothando Hlophe''' (born 1989), known as '''Inkhosikati LaHlophe''', is a Swazi gospel singer and member of the [[House of Dlamini|Swazi royal family]] through her marriage to Prince Majahonkhe Dlamini, a son of [[Mswati III]].


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Nothando Hlophe was born in 1989 and grew up in [[Manzini]] and [[Lobamba]].<ref name= press/><ref name= times/> Prior to beginning her music career, she worked as a personal assistant at Explicit Design.<ref name= press/> Hlophe attended St. Andrew's Primary School and St. Mary's Primary School and graduated from Phumelele High School in 2009.<ref name="music">{{Cite web |date=2016-04-07 |title=Nothando Hlophe |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/directory/nothando-hlophe |access-date=2023-07-24 |website=Music In Africa |language=en}}</ref>
Nothando Hlophe was born on 4 November 1989 and grew up in [[Manzini]] and [[Lobamba]].<ref name= press/><ref name= times/> Prior to beginning her music career, she worked as a personal assistant at Explicit Design.<ref name= press/> Hlophe attended St. Andrew's Primary School and St. Mary's Primary School and graduated from Phumelele High School in 2009.<ref name="music">{{Cite web |date=2016-04-07 |title=Nothando Hlophe |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/directory/nothando-hlophe |access-date=2023-07-24 |website=Music In Africa |language=en}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
Hlophe began singing as a [[Sunday school]] student at Lobamba Christian Fellowship Church.<ref name="mp">{{Cite web |last=thobilemlangeni |date=2016-10-12 |title=Praise with Khululugcobo |url=https://mpumalanganews.co.za/290217/praise-with-khululugcobo/ |access-date=2023-07-24 |website=Mpumalanga News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name= times>http://www.times.co.sz/entertainment/119607-nothando-hlophe-added-to-worship-encounter-3.html</ref>
Hlophe began singing as a [[Sunday school]] student at Lobamba Christian Fellowship Church.<ref name="mp">{{Cite web |last=thobilemlangeni |date=2016-10-12 |title=Praise with Khululugcobo |url=https://mpumalanganews.co.za/290217/praise-with-khululugcobo/ |access-date=2023-07-24 |website=Mpumalanga News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name= times>{{cite web | url=http://www.times.co.sz/entertainment/119607-nothando-hlophe-added-to-worship-encounter-3.html | title=Times of Swaziland }}</ref>


In 2008, she joined the Gospel Challenge as one of four hundred contestants, and finished in seventh place.<ref name= press/> Later that year, she performed with [[Redeem Child]] as an opening act for [[Joyous Celebration]].<ref name= press/> She then worked as a backing vocalist for [[Frans Dlamini]], [[Banele Dlamini]], and [[God's Property]].<ref name= mp/> Later, she became a member of the musical group Women in Praise, which is operated under the Spirit Music Group.<ref name= mp/><ref name= press/> As part of Women in Praise, she took part in creating the live album of ''Women in Praise: Live in Swaziland'', including the songs ''Khulula ugcobo'' and ''Sekukaningi''.<ref name= mp/> In May 2016, she released her debut solo album ''Impilo Yami''.<ref name= mp/>
In 2008, she joined the Gospel Challenge as one of four hundred contestants, and finished in seventh place.<ref name= press/> Later that year, she performed with [[Redeem Child]] as an opening act for [[Joyous Celebration]].<ref name= press/> She then worked as a backing vocalist for [[Frans Dlamini]], [[Banele Dlamini]], and [[God's Property]].<ref name= mp/> Later, she became a member of the musical group Women in Praise, which is operated under the Spirit Music Group.<ref name= mp/><ref name= press/> As part of Women in Praise, she took part in creating the live album of ''Women in Praise: Live in Swaziland'', including the songs ''Khulula ugcobo'' and ''Sekukaningi''.<ref name= mp/> In May 2016, she released her debut solo album ''Impilo Yami''.<ref name= mp/>
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She is the vocalist for the gospel band Khululugcobo.<ref name= mp/>
She is the vocalist for the gospel band Khululugcobo.<ref name= mp/>


In 2019, she won Female Artist of the Year, Best Gospel Artist, and Song of the Year, for her single ''Yebo'', at the 3rd annual MTN SWAMA Awards.<ref name= observer/> Later that year, she took a hiatus from performing and recording music due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Eswatini|COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref name="observer">{{Cite web |title=Swazi Observer |url=http://new.observer.org.sz/details.php?id=17937 |access-date=2023-07-24 |website=new.observer.org.sz}}</ref> She launched her live album that same year at the Soweto Theatre in [[Soweto]], South Africa.<ref name= observer/><ref>https://www.heraldlive.co.za/weekend-post/your-weekend/2019-03-29-swazi-gospel-singer-nothando-hlophe-promotes-new-album-on-pe-visit/</ref>
In 2019, she won Female Artist of the Year, Best Gospel Artist, and Song of the Year, for her single ''Yebo'', at the 3rd annual MTN SWAMA Awards.<ref name= observer/> Later that year, she took a hiatus from performing and recording music due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Eswatini|COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref name="observer">{{Cite web |title=Swazi Observer |url=http://new.observer.org.sz/details.php?id=17937 |access-date=2023-07-24 |website=new.observer.org.sz}}</ref>


She announced her return to performing in February 2022, and performed at The Great Revival at Mbabane Alliance Church in [[Mbabane]] on 3 March 2022 alongside [[Takie Ndou]], [[Sneazy Msomi]], [[Nduduzo Matse]], [[Sbua Noah]], [[Linda Dlamini]], and [[Portia Praise]].<ref name= observer/> She announced her third album that year.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2022-12-05 |title=NOTHANDO HLOPHE WORKING ON THIRD ALBUM |url=https://eswatinipositivenews.com/2022/12/05/nothando-hlophe-working-on-third-album/ |access-date=2023-07-24 |website=Eswatini Positive News |language=en-US}}</ref>
She announced her return to performing in February 2022, and performed at The Great Revival at Mbabane Alliance Church in [[Mbabane]] on 3 March 2022 alongside [[Takie Ndou]], [[Sneazy Msomi]], [[Nduduzo Matse]], [[Sbua Noah]], [[Linda Dlamini]], and [[Portia Praise]].<ref name= observer/> She announced her third album that year.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2022-12-05 |title=NOTHANDO HLOPHE WORKING ON THIRD ALBUM |url=https://eswatinipositivenews.com/2022/12/05/nothando-hlophe-working-on-third-album/ |access-date=2023-07-24 |website=Eswatini Positive News |language=en-US}}</ref> Hlophe launched her live album that same year at the Soweto Theatre in [[Soweto]], South Africa.<ref name= observer/><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.heraldlive.co.za/weekend-post/your-weekend/2019-03-29-swazi-gospel-singer-nothando-hlophe-promotes-new-album-on-pe-visit/ | title=Swazi gospel singer Nothando Hlophe promotes new album on PE visit }}</ref>


She is expected to perform at the MTN iPraise Gospel Music Festival on 29 July 2023 at [[Mavuso Sports Centre|Mavuso Trade Centre]] in [[Manzini]].<ref name="press">{{Cite web |last=cfeditoren |date=2023-07-07 |title=NOTHANDO HLOPHE READY FOR MTN iPRAISE |url=https://www.africa-press.net/eswatini/all-news/nothando-hlophe-ready-for-mtn-ipraise |access-date=2023-07-24 |website=Eswatini |language=en-US}}</ref>
She is expected to perform at the MTN iPraise Gospel Music Festival on 29 July 2023 at [[Mavuso Sports Centre|Mavuso Trade Centre]] in [[Manzini]].<ref name="press">{{Cite web |last=cfeditoren |date=2023-07-07 |title=NOTHANDO HLOPHE READY FOR MTN iPRAISE |url=https://www.africa-press.net/eswatini/all-news/nothando-hlophe-ready-for-mtn-ipraise |access-date=2023-07-24 |website=Eswatini |language=en-US}}</ref>
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== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
In September 2019, she became engaged to Prince Majahonkhe Dlamini, son of King [[Mswati III]] of Eswatini and his second wife, [[Inkhosikati LaMotsa]].<ref name= african/> While they were engaged, she gave birth to their son, Prince Alakhiwelivelemaswati Dlamini, on 16 June 2020.<ref name="wala">{{Cite web |last= |date=2021-06-17 |title=Nothando Hlophe Gives Us First Glimpse Of Her Son |url=https://www.gcwala99.com/nothando-hlophe-gives-us-first-glimpse-of-her-son |access-date=2023-07-24 |website=Gcwala99 |language=en-US}}</ref> Her son is the eighth grandchild of Mswati III. Hlophe and Prince Majahonkhe were officially married on 19 September 2021.<ref name="african">{{Cite web |date=2021-09-21 |title=Prince Majaha Dlamini of Eswatini officially marries gospel artist Nothando Hlophe |url=https://theafricanroyalfamilies.com/2021/09/21/prince-majaha-dlamini-of-eswatini-officially-marries-gospel-artist-nothando-hlophe/ |access-date=2023-07-24 |website=theafricanroyalfamilies.com |language=en-US}}</ref> She is Prince Majahonkhe's first and senior wife and is known as Inkhosikati LaHlophe.<ref name= african/>
In September 2019, she became engaged to Prince Majahonkhe Dlamini, son of King [[Mswati III]] of Eswatini and his second wife, [[Inkhosikati LaMotsa]].<ref name= african/> While they were engaged, she gave birth to their son, Prince Alakhiwelivelemaswati Dlamini, on 16 June 2020.<ref name="wala">{{Cite web |last= |date=2021-06-17 |title=Nothando Hlophe Gives Us First Glimpse Of Her Son |url=https://www.gcwala99.com/nothando-hlophe-gives-us-first-glimpse-of-her-son |access-date=2023-07-24 |website=Gcwala99 |language=en-US}}</ref> Her son is the eighth grandchild of Mswati III. Hlophe and Prince Majahonkhe were officially married on 19 September 2021.<ref name="african">{{Cite web |date=2021-09-21 |title=Prince Majaha Dlamini of Eswatini officially marries gospel artist Nothando Hlophe |url=https://theafricanroyalfamilies.com/2021/09/21/prince-majaha-dlamini-of-eswatini-officially-marries-gospel-artist-nothando-hlophe/ |access-date=2023-07-24 |website=theafricanroyalfamilies.com |language=en-US}}</ref> She is Prince Majahonkhe's first and senior wife and is known as Inkhosikati LaHlophe.<ref name= african/>

== Awards ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Year
!Award Ceremony
!Prize
!Work/Recipient
!Result
|-
|2019
|MTN SWAMA Awards
|Female Artist of the Year<ref name= observer/>
|Nothando Hlophe
|{{Won}}
|-
|2019
|MTN SWAMA Awards
|Best Gospel Artist<ref name= observer/>
|Nothando Hlophe
|{{Won}}
|-
|2019
|MTN SWAMA Awards
|Song of the Year<ref name= observer/>
|''Yebo''
|{{Won}}
|}


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 02:38, 1 August 2023

Nothando Hlophe
Inkhosikati LaHlophe of Eswatini
Born (1989-11-04) 4 November 1989 (age 34)
SpousePrince Majahonkhe Dlamini (2021–present)
IssuePrince Alakhiwelivelemaswati Dlamini
HouseHouse of Dlamini (by marriage)
ReligionChristianity
EducationPhumelele High School
Occupationgospel singer

Nothando Hlophe (born 4 November 1989) is a Swazi gospel singer and royal. She was a member of the gospel and worship musical group Women in Praise until she broke out as a solo artist, releasing her debut solo album in 2016. In 2019, Hlophe won Female Artist of the Year, Best Gospel Artist, and Song of the Year at the 3rd Annual MTN SWAMA Awards. From 2019 to 2022, she took a hiatus from her music career. During her hiatus, she married Prince Majahonkhe Dlamini, a son of Mswati III, becoming a member of the Swazi royal family with the title Inkhosikati LaHlophe. Hlophe returned to performing in 2022 with the launch of a live album and a performance at The Great Revival in Mbabane.

Early life

Nothando Hlophe was born on 4 November 1989 and grew up in Manzini and Lobamba.[1][2] Prior to beginning her music career, she worked as a personal assistant at Explicit Design.[1] Hlophe attended St. Andrew's Primary School and St. Mary's Primary School and graduated from Phumelele High School in 2009.[3]

Career

Hlophe began singing as a Sunday school student at Lobamba Christian Fellowship Church.[4][2]

In 2008, she joined the Gospel Challenge as one of four hundred contestants, and finished in seventh place.[1] Later that year, she performed with Redeem Child as an opening act for Joyous Celebration.[1] She then worked as a backing vocalist for Frans Dlamini, Banele Dlamini, and God's Property.[4] Later, she became a member of the musical group Women in Praise, which is operated under the Spirit Music Group.[4][1] As part of Women in Praise, she took part in creating the live album of Women in Praise: Live in Swaziland, including the songs Khulula ugcobo and Sekukaningi.[4] In May 2016, she released her debut solo album Impilo Yami.[4]

In October 2016, she performed at Swazi Gospel Night, with featured gospel artists from all over Eswatini.[4]

She is the vocalist for the gospel band Khululugcobo.[4]

In 2019, she won Female Artist of the Year, Best Gospel Artist, and Song of the Year, for her single Yebo, at the 3rd annual MTN SWAMA Awards.[5] Later that year, she took a hiatus from performing and recording music due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]

She announced her return to performing in February 2022, and performed at The Great Revival at Mbabane Alliance Church in Mbabane on 3 March 2022 alongside Takie Ndou, Sneazy Msomi, Nduduzo Matse, Sbua Noah, Linda Dlamini, and Portia Praise.[5] She announced her third album that year.[6] Hlophe launched her live album that same year at the Soweto Theatre in Soweto, South Africa.[5][7]

She is expected to perform at the MTN iPraise Gospel Music Festival on 29 July 2023 at Mavuso Trade Centre in Manzini.[1]

Personal life

In September 2019, she became engaged to Prince Majahonkhe Dlamini, son of King Mswati III of Eswatini and his second wife, Inkhosikati LaMotsa.[8] While they were engaged, she gave birth to their son, Prince Alakhiwelivelemaswati Dlamini, on 16 June 2020.[9] Her son is the eighth grandchild of Mswati III. Hlophe and Prince Majahonkhe were officially married on 19 September 2021.[8] She is Prince Majahonkhe's first and senior wife and is known as Inkhosikati LaHlophe.[8]

Awards

Year Award Ceremony Prize Work/Recipient Result
2019 MTN SWAMA Awards Female Artist of the Year[5] Nothando Hlophe Won
2019 MTN SWAMA Awards Best Gospel Artist[5] Nothando Hlophe Won
2019 MTN SWAMA Awards Song of the Year[5] Yebo Won

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f cfeditoren (2023-07-07). "NOTHANDO HLOPHE READY FOR MTN iPRAISE". Eswatini. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
  2. ^ a b "Times of Swaziland".
  3. ^ "Nothando Hlophe". Music In Africa. 2016-04-07. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g thobilemlangeni (2016-10-12). "Praise with Khululugcobo". Mpumalanga News. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g "Swazi Observer". new.observer.org.sz. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
  6. ^ "NOTHANDO HLOPHE WORKING ON THIRD ALBUM". Eswatini Positive News. 2022-12-05. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
  7. ^ "Swazi gospel singer Nothando Hlophe promotes new album on PE visit".
  8. ^ a b c "Prince Majaha Dlamini of Eswatini officially marries gospel artist Nothando Hlophe". theafricanroyalfamilies.com. 2021-09-21. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
  9. ^ "Nothando Hlophe Gives Us First Glimpse Of Her Son". Gcwala99. 2021-06-17. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
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