Kharishma
Kharishma | |
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| Birth name | Melita Mogale |
| Born | 27 January 2004 Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
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| Years active | 2021–present |
| Labels | Independent |
Kharishma[1] (born Melita Mogale, 27 January 2004) is a South African singer and songwriter known for her contributions to the Limpopo music industry. She gained prominence with her viral single Matome in 2023 and has since released several successful tracks and a debut album.[2]
Early Life
[edit]Melita Mogale[3] was born in Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa. She attended Boshego High School in Mantheding, where she developed an interest in music during her eighth-grade year. Initially starting as a dancer, she transitioned into singing, drawing inspiration from regional artists like Makhadzi.
Career
[edit]Kharishma's musical journey began in 2021 with the release of her first major song, Savannah, in collaboration with VRR PHA SA. While the track did not achieve mainstream success, it helped establish her presence in Polokwane and surrounding areas.
Her breakthrough came in 2023 with the release of Matome, a collaboration with Ba Bethe Gashoazen. The song went viral, amassing over 3 million streams and marking her entry into the South African music industry.
In 2025, she released her debut album, Hear My Testimony (Juno), featuring 14 tracks and collaborations with artists such as Snowflake, Miniasque Dididado, Ba Bethe Gashoazen, and TSP[disambiguation needed].
Personal Life
[edit]In 2023, Kharishma confirmed her teenage pregnancy,[4] addressing public speculation on social media. She emphasized her focus on supporting her child and career, urging respect for her privacy.
In August 2024, she was involved in a car accident near Sedikela Filling Station on the R37 in Ga Kgwete, Greater Tubatse. She sustained mild injuries and was in stable condition following the incident.[5][6][7]
Discography
[edit]Studio Albums
[edit]Selected Singles
[edit]Awards and Recognition
[edit]- Thobela FM - Capricorn FM
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Kandi, Privie (30 January 2025). "Kharishma Claims Makhadzi Blocked Her Album Release: "She's Threatened by New Blood" - Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za.
- ^ Mazibuko, Thobile. "How Kharishma's hit 'Chokeslam' is transforming Limpopo's music scene". IOL.
- ^ "Calls to boycott Oscar Mbo's Limpopo shows are mounting". TimesLIVE.
- ^ "Pregnant muso Kharishma leaves fans shocked and disappointed". September 2023.
- ^ Majadibodu, Simon. "'Apologies my sister': Oscar Mbo says sorry to Kharishma after removing her from stage mid-performance". IOL.
- ^ Simelane, Nomonde (17 October 2024). "Oscar Mbo apologises to Kharishma after kicking her off stage mid performance".
- ^ Mabeba, Moyahabo (10 August 2024). "Limpopo musician Kharishma survives horrific car crash". Sunday World.
- ^ "Kharishma – JUNO (Album) (Mp3 Download)". 25 April 2025.
- ^ Nteyi, Zama (7 January 2025). "Kharishma fires her manager over theft of funds allegations". Sunday World.
- ^ Mokoena, Temoso (1 January 2025). "Song of the year 2024: South Africa | Editors Picks".
- ^ Tiwane, Bonginkosi (1 January 2025). "No outright winner of SA's 2024 song of the year". The Citizen.
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