Naledi Aphiwe

About

South African singer and songwriter who supported Chris Brown on "The 11:11 Tour" in 2024 and has also worked with artists such as Nomfundo Moh and Fezeka Dlamini. Some of her best-known songs include "Ngiyabonga", "Ubaba Ulala Nami," and "Romeo & Juliet."

Before Fame

She skyrocketed to fame after a video of her singing in her high school classroom, at Khethokuhle Secondary School, earned viral recognition on TikTok and other social media platforms. This ultimately led to her voice being sampled on the track "Shooter" on Chris Brown's 2023 studio album, "11:11."

Trivia

In 2024, she won Soft 'n Free Afro Pop Artist of the Year at the Basadi in Music Awards. The following year, she won Afropop Artist of the Year with her single, "Romeo and Juliet," at the Basadi in Music Awards. She has also received nominations for Collaboration, Song, and Music Video of the Year.

Family Life

Her family includes her late mother, Lindiwe Mkhize, her father, Mr. Brown (also known as Siyanda Mchunu), and several siblings including her sisters Nana and Nontokozo Mkhize. She also has two younger twin brothers.

Associated With

She collaborated with Blxckie on the 2025 single, "Waiting for You."