IN CONVERSATION WITH MALEH
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Lesotho-born singer-songwriter Maleh stands as one of Southern Africa’s most captivating and distinctive vocalists. Known for her rich Afro-Soul sound and timeless storytelling, her career is a masterclass in authenticity. Maleh first rose to prominence with the Afro-Pop group Kaya, whose debut album Kunzima earned a Metro FM Award for Best Newcomer in 2005. However, it was her solo breakthrough, Step Child (2011), that cemented her legendary status. The Neo Afro-Soul gem produced hits like "Chimsoro" and "Under My Skin," eventually winning the SAMA for Best African Adult Album
Her artistry has since reached a global scale. Her hit single "You Make My Heart Go" topped charts across Africa and Europe, earning a spot on The Guardian UK’s list of the Top Five African Songs of 2015. Throughout her career, she has shared the stage with international icons such as Angie Stone, Tamia, Keri Hilson, and Oliver Mtukudzi. And now, she entered a new era with the single "Dithapelo. A powerful collaboration with rising Mosotho artist Mzizi, the track is a fusion of Afro-Soul, Pop, and Gospel that celebrates artistic rebirth and spiritual depth.
Her artistry has since reached a global scale. Her hit single "You Make My Heart Go" topped charts across Africa and Europe, earning a spot on The Guardian UK’s list of the Top Five African Songs of 2015. Throughout her career, she has shared the stage with international icons such as Angie Stone, Tamia, Keri Hilson, and Oliver Mtukudzi. And now, she entered a new era with the single "Dithapelo. A powerful collaboration with rising Mosotho artist Mzizi, the track is a fusion of Afro-Soul, Pop, and Gospel that celebrates artistic rebirth and spiritual depth.
