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Sho Madjozi (born Maya Christinah Xichavo Wegerif on 9 May 1992) is a South African rapper, actor, songwriter and rapper.
She is one of Africa’s finest musical performers. She rose to international fame with the song “John Cena”.
Sho Madjozi is also a poet and her single became an international hit, which gave her the opportunity to meet WWE Champion John Cena.
South African rapper
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| Name: | Maya Christina Sichavo Wegriff |
| stage name: | Shaw Macchiozi |
| Date of Birth: | May 9, 1992 (32 years old) |
| place of birth: | Limpopo Province |
| Record Company: | Epic Records |
| Country of Citizenship: | South Africa |
| Boyfriend • Husband: | Kagiso Labad |
| Profession: | Rapper • Actress |
| net worth: | $500,000 to $2 million |
early life
Sho Madjozi was born on 9 May 1992 in Shirley village in Elim, Limpopo.
Her father is European, Marc Wegerif, and her mother is South African, Rosemary Phaweni.
Her parents divorced when she was very young, but she still lives with her mother. She has half sisters from her father and half sisters from her mother. Sho Madjozi is of mixed race because of her parents.
As a child, she traveled extensively with her father and spent time in Tanzania and Senegal.
educate
Sho Madjozi is a graduate of Tanganyika International School, Tanzania.
With her excellent academic performance, she won a scholarship to study creative writing and Africana studies at the prestigious Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts, USA.
After completing her studies in the United States, she went on to study at the University of South Africa in Johannesburg.
Profession
Sho Madjozi began writing poetry on themes such as politics, identity and race.
She writes poetry under the stage name Maya The Poet. In June 2018, she was chosen as the ambassador for TRACE Mobile, the prepaid mobile provider in Trace Urban, South Africa.
She rose to fame after the famous rapper Okmalumkoolkat sang her songs “Ngiyashisa Bhe” and “Gqi”. She then started rapping under the stage name Sho Madjozi.
Sho Madjozi performed on the international stage at the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 alongside stars such as Beyoncé and Jay-Z.
In December 2018, she released her debut album, Limpopo Champions League. The album received positive reviews from South Africans and internationally.
Discography
- John Senna
- Huku
- Kona
- I like
- Wakanda Eternity
- Don’t tell me what to do
- Loralie
Awards
- Best Female Artist at the 2019 South African Music Awards
- Best New Artist at the 2019 South African Music Awards
- 2019 BET Awards Best International Newcomer
- Forbes 30 Under 30 Creatives July 2019
Nomination
- African Talent Awards Best African Song of the Year
- African Music and Entertainment Association (AFRIMA) Video of the Year
- AFRIMA Best Woman in South Africa
- 2020 BET Awards Best International Artist
Filmography
Sho Madjozi can be found on Instagram: @shomadjozi.
She already has a huge fan base of over 1.3 million followers.
Personal life
Shaw Machozi is very proud of her African roots and she performed in traditional clothing and traditional dance.
She is also known for her signature hairstyle and braids, which are influenced by the Tuareg and Fulani peoples, and which she considers a sign of Afrofuturism.
She claims that she is currently single but fans believe that she is dating a handsome boyfriend, Kagiso Rabad. She has no children and no husband.
net worth
The talented South African rapper Sho Madjozi has a net worth of $500,000 to $2,000,000.
