Winnie Mashaba (born April 1,1981) is a South African gospel singer, TV presenter, and businesswoman. Born and raised in the village of Kgoši Phasha, Steelpoort, she released her first album, Exodus 20, in 2000.
Early life Mashaba attended Mashupje High School but dropped out soon after completing grade eleven in 1998 to pursue a career in gospel music. Her first break came after she auditioned for Solly Moholo. In 2000, soon after the audition, she released her debut album, Exodus 20. She has been nominated for numerous awards, including a Kora for Best African Spiritual Female in 2005. Other awards include the South African Music Awards (SAMA), South African Gospel Awards and Metro FM Music Awards. In 2010 she was named Best Female Artist at the Crown Gospel Awards.
In 2015, Mashaba was named the host of Amahubo, a gospel music television show aired on Dumisa. In November 2019, she received an Honorary Doctorate from Trinity International Bible University (TIBU) for her work in music.
In November 2022, Mashaba married Tebatso Phetla, a resident of Bothashoek Village in the neighboring town of Burgersfort.
Controversies In October 2024, Mashaba received criticism from fans after she used a private aircraft to visit Solly Moholo's family following his death, while they had been collecting donations to cover his hospital bill.
Discography
Year Title Type / Format 2000 Exodus 20 Studio album 2001 Lefu Le Tshabeng Ellish Park Stadium Studio album 2003 Motswelle Se Bapale Ka Kereke Ena Studio album 2005 O Tla Ya Kae? Studio album 2006 Thola ngwanesu Studio album 2007 Kea Letshaba Lefase Studio album 2008 Ke Rata Wena Studio album 2009 Joang Kapa Joang Studio album 2010 Go Tseba Jehova Studio album 2011 Modimo O Nale Nna Studio album 2012 Bophelo Ke Leeto Studio album 2014 Very Best Of (Live) Live / Compilation album 2015 Lehlotlo Laka Studio album 2016 1st Hymns Project Live Recorded Live album 2017 Dilo Tša Lefase Studio album 2018 The Journey With Winnie Mashaba Live at Emperors Palace Live album 2021 Moporofeta Jeremiah Studio album 2022 Relebogile Studio album 2023 Difela Vol 2 Studio album 2025 Difela Vol 3 Studio album
Awards and nominations
Year Nominated work Award / Organization Category Result 2005 Herself Kora All Africa Music Awards Best African Spiritual Female 2006 Herself TUT FM Music Awards Best Gospel Artist of the Year 2008 "Hakena Nako" One Gospel Music Awards Best Song of the Year 2009 Herself Sekhukhune Achievers Awards Community Contribution Award 2010 Herself Crown Gospel Music Awards Best Female Artist 2010 Herself Sekhukhune District Municipality Mayor's Excellence Award 2010HerselfMetro FM AwardsBest Urban Gospel 2013 Bophelo Ke Leeto Crown Gospel Music Awards Best Female Artist 2013 Bophelo Ke Leeto 19th MTN South African Music Awards (SAMA) Best Gospel Album 2019 Herself Limpopo Music Awards (LIMA) Best Traditional Gospel Artist
References
IOL "Matlakala's death leaves fellow gospel star Winnie Mashaba ‘confused’", IOL, South Africa, 29 March 2017.
External links
Kellman - The Big Interview with Winnie Mashaba