Boohle
{{Short description|South African singer and songwriter}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=December 2021}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Boohle
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| birth_name = Buhlebevangeli Hlengiwe Manyathi
| alias = boohle
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|02|20|df=y}}
| birth_place = Vosloorus, Gauteng, South Africa
| origin = South Africa
| genre = {{flatlist|
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| occupation = Singer
| instrument = Vocals
| years_active = 2016–present
| awards =
| label = 2020
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Buhlebevangeli Hlengiwe Manyathi, professionally known as Boohle, is a South African singer and songwriter. She is popularly known for her songs "Yini Na", "Mama", "Siyathandana" and "Hamba wena". Her music is a combination of amapiano, afro-house, afro-soul, and gospel.{{Cite web |url= https://www.mmegi.bw/ampArticle/100968 |title= Boohle to debut at Bahama Lounge |website= mmegi.bw |access-date= 9 December 2021 |archive-date= December 9, 2021 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20211209225937/https://www.mmegi.bw/ampArticle/100968 |url-status= live }}
Early life and career
She was born in Vosloorus, Gauteng in 1999 where she grew up & attended Lethulwazi Secondary School.{{Cite web |url= https://www.news24.com/amp/drum/celebs/news/meet-boohle-the-vocalist-making-people-dance-right-now-20210804 |title= Meet Boohle, the vocalist making people dance right now |website= news24.com |access-date= 9 December 2021 |archive-date= December 9, 2021 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20211209225941/https://www.news24.com/amp/drum/celebs/news/meet-boohle-the-vocalist-making-people-dance-right-now-20210804 |url-status= live }} She started her music career in 2016 when she and her siblings founded a gospel vocal trio.{{Cite web |url= https://www.chronicle.co.zw/the-day-that-changed-boohles-life-forever/amp/ |title= The day that changed Boohle’s life forever |website= chronicle.co.zw |access-date= 9 December 2021 |archive-date= December 9, 2021 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20211209225937/https://www.chronicle.co.zw/the-day-that-changed-boohles-life-forever/amp/ |url-status= live }}
Her single titled "Yini Na" reached number one on YFM’s Hot 99 chart with DJ Candii while her other songs such as "Slala Amalunde" made airwaves on radio stations such as Jozi FM, Capricorn FM and Kasie FM.{{Cite web |url= https://www.gq.co.za/culture/entertainment/who-is-boohle-5-things-to-know-about-this-rising-music-star-f16c2849-b2d4-4300-8963-eb3b619a3649 |title= Who is Boohle? 5 things to know about this rising music star |website= gq.co.za |access-date= 9 December 2021 |archive-date= December 9, 2021 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20211209225937/https://www.gq.co.za/culture/entertainment/who-is-boohle-5-things-to-know-about-this-rising-music-star-f16c2849-b2d4-4300-8963-eb3b619a3649 |url-status= live }}
In July 2020, she released Izibongo, an 8 track album featuring her long time producers, Tee-Jay and Elastic. She has also worked with JazziDisciples, Nonny D and DJ Stokie. In October 2020, she collaborated with Josiah De Disciple on a 10 track album titled Umbuso Wabam’nyama. The album featured local musicians Le Sax, Chelete and Mogomotsi Chosen.{{Cite web |url= https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/theradar-have-you-met-genre-bending-vocalist-songwriter-boohle/ |title= #TheRadar: Have You Met Genre Bending Vocalist & Songwriter, Boohle? |website= thesouthafrican.com |access-date= 8 December 2021 |archive-date= December 10, 2021 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20211210205844/https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/theradar-have-you-met-genre-bending-vocalist-songwriter-boohle/ |url-status= live }}
On August 9, 2021, She was nominated for Best new artist of the Year at the African Social Entertainment Awards.{{Cite web |url= https://theyanos.co.za/2021/11/boohle-reveals-the-nomination-she-has-bagged-at-the-african-social-entertainment-awards/ |title= Boohle Reveals The Nomination She Has Bagged At The African Social Entertainment Awards |website= thesouthafrican.com |access-date= 8 December 2021 |archive-date= December 9, 2021 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20211209225940/https://theyanos.co.za/2021/11/boohle-reveals-the-nomination-she-has-bagged-at-the-african-social-entertainment-awards/ |url-status= live }}
Her single “Ngixolele” which was produced by amapiano record producer Busta 929 occupied the top spot on The Official South African Charts. The single amassed in excess of 778 200 streams across Spotify, Apple Music and Deezer.{{Cite web |url= https://www.iol.co.za/amp/entertainment/music/local/busta-929-surges-to-the-top-of-risas-new-charts-dd0ba512-a5ae-4578-811a-edc381a7ea9f |title= Busta 929 surges to the top of RiSA's new charts |website= thesouthafrican.com |access-date= 8 December 2021 |archive-date= December 9, 2021 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20211209225935/https://www.iol.co.za/amp/entertainment/music/local/busta-929-surges-to-the-top-of-risas-new-charts-dd0ba512-a5ae-4578-811a-edc381a7ea9f |url-status= live }}{{Cite web |last=Ndlovu |first=Zonke |date=2024-05-23 |title=Boohle Releases ‘Mhlobo Wami’ & ‘Nakindaba Zakho’ From Upcoming Album |url=https://metrobaze.com/gossip-gist/boohle-releases-mhlobo-wami-nakindaba-zakho-from-upcoming-album-umhlobo-n197/ |access-date=2024-05-23 |website=Metrobaze |language=en}}
In November 2021, she won best amapiano newcomer and best amapiano female vocalist at the South African Amapiano Awards.{{Cite web |url= https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/music/boohle-sa-amapiano-awards-winners-list-23-october/ |title= Soulful songstress Boohle wins big at inaugural Amapiano Awards [photos] |website= thesouthafrican.com |access-date= 8 December 2021 |archive-date= December 9, 2021 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20211209225942/https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/music/boohle-sa-amapiano-awards-winners-list-23-october/ |url-status= live }}
= 2023–present: ''Umhlobo'' =
In May 20, she announced her third studio album Umhlobo.{{cite web|title=Boohle Announces Upcoming Album ‘Umhlobo’ {{!}} Slikouronlife |work=Slikouronlife |url=https://slikouronlife.co.za/blog/26722/boohle-announces-upcoming-album-umhlobo|first=Atlehang|last=Moloi|date=2024-05-20|access-date=2024-05-23}} Two lead singles "Mhlobo Wami" and "Nakindaba Zakho" were released in May 2024.{{cite web|title=SA: Boohle shares two singles ahead of new album {{!}} Music In Africa |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/sa-boohle-shares-two-singles-ahead-new-album|work=Music in Africa|first=Ano|last=Shumba|date=2024-10-22|access-date=2024-05-23}}
The album was released on June 14, 2024. {{cite web|title=Boohle's newest album symbolises strength, appreciation and love|work=Tshisa LIVE|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2024-06-14-boohles-newest-album-symbolises-strength-appreciation-and-love/|first=Kgomotso|last=Moganedi|date=2024-06-14|access-date=2024-07-11}}
Discography
= Studio albums =
- Izibongo (2020)
- iSlomo (2022)
- Umhlobo (2024)
= Collaborative albums =
- Umbuso Wabam' nyama (with Josiah De Desciple) (2020)
= Extended plays =
- Sfikile (2021)
=As lead artist=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name |
| scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year ! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"| Certifications ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album |
|---|
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:100%;"|ZA |
| scope="row" | "Memeza" (featuring ThackzinDJ, TeeJay)
|rowspan=6|2020 | — | | {{Non-album single}} |
| scope="row" | "Tata/Iyalila"
| — | | rowspan=2|Izibongo |
| scope="row" | "Wanna Give it All"
| — | |
| scope="row" | "Buyisa" (Boohle, Josiah De Desciple)
| — | | rowspan=3|Umbuso Wabam' nyama |
| scope="row" | "Mama" (Boohle, Josiah De Desciple)
| — | |
| scope="row" | "Sizo' phumelela" (Boohle, Josiah De Desciple)
| — | |
| colspan="8" style="font-size:90%"| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Awards and nominations
| class ="wikitable" |
| Year
!Award ceremony !Prize !Result |
|---|
| rowspan="3"|2021
| rowspan="2"|South African Amapiano Awards | Best amapiano newcomer |
| Best amapiano female vocalist |
| African Social Entertainment Awards
| Best new artist of the Year |
| 2022
|SAMPRA Artist of the Year |