Khaya Mthethwa Biography: Wife, Age, Songs, Net Worth, Albums, Siblings, Parents, Funeral, Wikipedia, Instagram, Wikipedia

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Khayelihle Nkosinathi Mthethwa (born 25 November 1987), better known by his stage name Khaya Mthethwa, is an accomplished South African gospel singer, songwriter and musician. He is also a composer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist.

He is best known for winning the eighth season of the television singing competition South African Idol, becoming the first black person to win the award.

He has had a love and passion for music since he was a child.

South African singer

Kaya Mthetwa
Khaya Mthethwa: History • Profile • Photos
Wiki facts and figures
Real Name: Kayelile Nkosinati Mthewa
stage name: Kaya Mthetwa
Date of Birth: November 25, 1987 (36 years old)
place of birth: Durban, South Africa
Country of Citizenship: South Africa
high: 1.77 m
parents: Bekitamba Mthewa, Lulu Mthewa
Brothers and sisters: Mkobi Mthetwa
Wife • Spouse: Ntandoyenkosi ‘Ntando’ Kunene ​ (married 2017-2019)
Girlfriend • Partner: not applicable
Children: Oyinkosi Mthetwa
Profession: Singer • Composer
net worth: $5 million

Early life and education

Khaya Mthethwa was born on November 25, 1987 in KwaZulu-Natal and has been surrounded by music and musicians since childhood. He has a sibling named Mnqobi Mthethwa.

He is 36 years old and was born into the family of Bhekithemba Mthethwa (father) and Lulu Mthethwa (mother).

After graduating from high school, he decided to pursue a career in music and enrolled at the Durban University of Technology to study jazz performance. There he honed his skills as a singer and instrumentalist. His debut solo album, Rise, was released in 2017.

Personal life

In 2017, Khaya Mthethwa married his ex-wife Ntandoyenkosi ‘Ntando’ Kunene but they decided to break off the engagement.

Khaya Mthethwa and his wife Ntando Kunene Mthethwa announced their divorce by all possible means, leaving no clues as to the reason behind their divorce.

In December 2019, Khaya Mthethwa made the arrangement public and his fans were confused because no one expected it. Their marriage was blessed with a child named Oyinkosi Mthethwa.

Profession

In 2012, Khaya Mthethwa returned to sing backing vocals on Ntokozo Mbambo’s Filled album. In 2012, he auditioned for the South African Idol competition, intending to broaden his musical horizons by trying different genres. He ultimately won the competition. He received over 80% of the general public vote.

Khaya Mthethwa discovered her love for singing in high school and made her tenor debut as a backing vocalist on Joyous Celebration co-founder Mthunzi Namba’s Mercy album.

He was then invited to join Celebration 2010 two days before the live recording of Celebration 15.

Khaya Mthethwa hosts the gospel television show Gospel Alive which premiered on Multichoice DSTV’s Mzansi Magic Channel on November 3, 2013. He produced the show in collaboration with content producer Tebogo Rameetse.

He was ordained a priest in 2015. In 2014, he released a live DVD recording, The Uprising. This was followed by The Dawn in 2016 and Mkhulumsebenzi in 2018.

In 2013, he participated in another television event, Battle of the Choirs, as a member of the KwaZulu-Natal Choir and won the championship. Khaya Mthethwa is a self-taught keyboardist, guitarist, drummer and percussionist.

He sings a variety of music genres including gospel, pop, jazz, and R&B. He is also a songwriter and wrote most of the songs on his debut album, For You.

net worth

As one of South Africa’s finest musicians, Khaya Mthethwa is a wealthy man. His net worth is currently estimated at $5 million.

Social Media

  • Instagram account: @Khayamthethwa

Discography

  • Jesus Wina Ongumhlobo
  • Hallelujah Enkatko
  • Mhulumusebenzi
  • Hymn to Ndenzel Ansedo
  • Settling for less
  • Ambheidsau
  • Ngijulis
  • Wen Zile
  • oualalaleroy
  • Halalami
  • Bekani Uyehova
  • Ishaukwadi

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