Sihle Mdletshe is one of the youngest gospel music artists from Umhlabuyalingana, Manguzi in Kwa-Zulu Natal. He was born on the 2nd of October
- He did his High School studies at Inkosi Justice High School and went further to complete his matric at Zenzeleni High School in 2016.
Sihle began singing at a young age when he was 10 years old, singing in churches and other places, including primary schools, where he sang for graduating students at farewell functions. His love for music grew exponentially when he was in high school, where his teachers made a discovery of his talent and natured his career. Subsequent to this, Sihle continued to sing at different schools in the area, where he was one of the young musicians who had taken the lead in cultural activities.
In 2016, after completing his matric, he started to compose songs and record them professionally., which was his biggest dream, that he managed to accomplish. Sihle Mdletshe was not only good at singing, but he was also a hard worker when coming to his schoolwork. As one of the best musicians, he is also able to juggle a variety of genres such as Afro-Gospel, Jazz Gospel, House Gospel, and others. Sihle says he is a humble artist who wishes to see other people succeed: “I wish to see other people being faithful to others. I am an artist that loves peace and working with other artists.”
He further stated that he does not have pride, and he believes that God is the only answer to his dreams. From the year 2020 to 2021, Sihle Mdletshe started to work with many radio stations such ad Nongoma FM, UGU radio, Umusa FM, Life FM, Inanda FM, Ntuzuma FM, etc. These radio stations gave him huge support from the people who are their faithful listeners. He started to get features from different artists because of his sterling work, where he managed to release the music
video of his song Ngiphakamele Jesu. The music was released and confirmed by Sibusiso Mbonambi who is a well-known professional video editor from uMhlabuyalingana in KZN. Mdletshe worked with Sbusiso Mbonambi for many years for live interviews and other projects. The music video started to trend on social media platforms and among people. It is loved by many people, and community radio stations frequently talk about it. Mdletshe has also worked with Jozini Media, after seeing and falling in love with his performance Umembeso ceremony
around uMhlabuyalingana. Johannesburg’s SM radio station also assisted him with marketing.
He also worked with Sihle Mnguni from 1KZN TV, who loved his performances and hard work, and subsequently took his music videos with the purpose of playing them on 1KZN TV. Mdletshe continued to work with TW radio from Swaziland, a radio station that is available on DSTV channel 855, LM radio from Mozambique, EBS from Namibia, Touch radio from Kenya, and Sun Radio from Zambia.
He is highly supported by a large number of radio stations in South Africa in various provinces. Ikwekwezi radio accepted his songs with the hope of giving him airplay. Ikasie FM from Johannesburg also supported his work and it is giving him an air play.
![TOP STORY | MAKHADZI 'MUST PAY BACK THE MONEY'- MANAGER PHILANI BY THANDI MATHEBULA Acclaimed Xitsonga Music Promoter, popularly known as Manager Philani, took to Facebook and accused BET Award winner Makhadzi. According to Philani, Makhadzi was paid R55k to perform in 2022, but Makhadzi never showed up and never paid back the money. On Wednesday, morning, 10 July 2024, Makhadzi displayed emotional response on social media after the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture revealed that she had received R230, 000 from the Department in the last 14 months, but Philani did not show any sympathy. Philani wrote that: [Swa Venda Artist liya swi tshikeleni Mina but what I know is she is taking advantage of us Tsonga People and hide with the word TRIBALISM...] Loosely translated- leave the Venda queen to me, but one thing for sure I know is that she is taking advantage of us Tsonga people and hiding behind the term 'tribalism'. BELOW IS PHILANI'S DETAILED ACCOUNT OF WHAT TRANSPIRED: We were the first to book her for Spring weekend from the start of negotiations and paid her the deposit on the spot after our first meeting at her Fourways house. The balance was paid to her 10 days before the event. We realized there was a problem when she started not communicating and not returning or answering our calls prior to the event. It turned out that our event clashed with her event in Botswana, and she ditched us without any communication. At approximately 19:00 on the day of the event (03/09/2022), she called to inform us that she was from another event in Midrand and would perform at 20:00 before departing. She didn't arrive as promised and left many of her Tsonga fans disappointed. Our next effort was to meet her at one of her events, where it was agreed that we forgive and forget, and that she would come to our next event to pay back the money. Even after giving her a second chance, it was still a struggle as her manager (Maphuthi) asked for a ridiculous amount on top of the R55k that was agreed and paid in full. Our lawyers finally sent a letter of demand for the payment after numerous attempts. She then started asking for an invoice so she could pay back the money (R55k) An invoice was sent to her, but payment has not been received to date. Your Queen must Pay Back the Money Period!!! In the past week, Makhadzi has opened up about her financial struggles. According to Makhadzi, she has to pay SARS every month when she receives money, resulting in her not having any money for herself.](http://limpoponewsupdate.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Makhadzi-400x245.jpeg)
