Sho Madjozi, real name Maya Christinah Xichavo Wegerif, is a talented and acclaimed artist from South Africa.
She has made a name for herself as a rapper, singer, songwriter, actress and poet who incorporates elements of Tsonga culture into her work.
Madjozi’s music combines hip-hop, afrobeat and traditional Tsonga sounds, reflecting her pride in her cultural heritage.
Sho Madjozi, real name Maya Christinah Xichavo Wegerif, was born on 9 May 1992 in Shirley Village, Elim, Limpopo, South Africa.
She was born to a European father, Marc Wegerif, and a South African mother, Rosemary Phaweni. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother raised her.
Madjozi had an older sister named Makhanani Maganye who unfortunately passed away in a car accident on December 17, 2019.
After graduating from the Tanganyika International School in Tanzania, Madjozi was awarded a scholarship to study creative writing and African studies at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts, United States.
While in the United States, Madjozi began writing poetry under the pen name “MayaThePoet”. Ethnically, Madjozi is South African and she is Christian.
Marc Wegerif
Marc Wegerif, Sho Madjozi’s father, was born in the early 1950s in Europe. He was raised by his parents, whose names are unknown but can be referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Marc.
Whether he grew up with siblings is unknown, as their names are not known to the media.
Marc’s educational background is still being determined. He is of European descent; Marc Wegerif was a Christian.
Phaweni Rosemary
Rosemary Phaweni, Sho Madjozi’s mother, was born in the early 1960s in South Africa. She was raised by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rosemary, although the media does not know their exact names.
It is possible that Rosemary grew up with siblings, but their identities are not made public either.
Rosemary is South African and she is Catholic.
Marc Wegerif and Rosemary Phaweni were previously in a relationship. During their time together, they had a daughter named Sho Madjozi.
However, the couple later divorced, although the specific reason for the split was not given.
