1. In 2019, Sho Madjozi was named as one of Forbes Africa's 30 Under 30 for her contribution in the music and entertainment sector.
22 Facts About Sho Madjozi
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Sho Madjozi was born on 9 May 1992 in Shirley Village, Elim, Limpopo, the daughter of Rosemary Phaweni and Marc Wegerif who ran a non-governmental organisation which was made to assist people with their land claims.
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Sho Madjozi's mother is of African descent while her father is of European descent.
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Sho Madjozi has half-sisters from both her mother's and father's sides.
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Sho Madjozi spent some time selling clothes at markets in Senegal during 2016 to provide for family.
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Sho Madjozi returned to South Africa, where she took up a fellowship in studying at the University of South Africa, Johannesburg, and planned songwriting for other local artists.
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Sho Madjozi began rapping and composing music under her stage name "Sho Madjozi".
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Sho Madjozi rose to fame after her collaboration with rapper Okmalumkoolkat on the track "Ngiyashisa Bhe" and the hit single "Gqi".
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Sho Madjozi released her debut single, "Dumi HiPhone", featuring disc jockey duo PS DJz, on 28 April 2017, which was well received by the public.
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Sho Madjozi appeared on DJ Maphorisa BlaqBoy Music Presents Gqom Wave, where she was featured on the track "Probleme".
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On 27 June 2018, Trace Urban South Africa announced their partnership with Sho Madjozi, making her the ambassador for their mobile pre-paid provider TRACE Mobile.
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On 1 June 2019, Sho Madjozi earned two wins at the 25th edition of South African Music Awards for Newcomer of the Year and for Best Female Album.
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In July 2019, Sho Madjozi was named by the Forbes magazine amongst the 30 under 30 creatives category list for his contribution to the music and entertainment sector, the list featured other young African creatives like Nigerian musician Burna Boy, South African actress, TV and radio personality Thando Thabethe, Ghanaian contemporary artist Joseph Awuah-Darko, known as Okuntakinte and Kenyan film director, producer and screenwriter Njue Kevin.
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On 15 August 2019, Sho Madjozi was featured on the global music platform COLORS, where she performed her song "John Cena" commonly named and inspired by professional wrestler John Cena.
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Sho Madjozi was praised for the song by many notable people, including rapper Missy Elliott, who retweeted her video on her Twitter page, whilst professional wrestler John Cena posted Sho Madjozi on his Instagram account.
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Sho Madjozi later released "John Cena" as an official single on 27 September 2019.
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On 7 November 2019, Madjozi appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show to talk about the song.
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On 22 November, 2022, Sho Madjozi performed at Madison Square Garden, opening for Stromae.
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Sho Madjozi uses incorporates Tsonga elements in her music and fashion.
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Besides her culture-influenced style, Sho Madjozi dismisses a colourful image with many elements attached.
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Sho Madjozi is well known for her hairstyles influenced by Fulani and Tuareg women.
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Sho Madjozi's songs incorporate both languages as well as English.