Winnie Mashaba

Selinah Winnie Mashaba
Born (1981-04-01) April 1, 1981
Steelpoort, Limpopo, South Africa
GenresGospel
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2000–present
LabelTswako Music Projects
Websitewww.winniemashaba.com

Winnie Mashaba (born April 1,1981) is a South African gospel singer, TV presenter, and businesswoman. Born and raised in the village of Kgoši Phasha, Steelpoort, she released her first album, Exodus 20, in 2000.

Early life

Mashaba attended Mashupje High School but dropped out soon after completing grade eleven in 1998 to pursue a career in gospel music.[1] Her first break came after she auditioned for Solly Moholo. In 2000, soon after the audition, she released her debut album, Exodus 20.[1] She has been nominated for numerous awards, including a Kora for Best African Spiritual Female in 2005. Other awards include the South African Music Awards (SAMA), South African Gospel Awards and Metro FM Music Awards. In 2010 she was named Best Female Artist at the Crown Gospel Awards.

In 2015, Mashaba was named the host of Amahubo, a gospel music television show aired on Dumisa.[2] In November 2019, she received an Honorary Doctorate from Trinity International Bible University (TIBU) for her work in music.[3]

In November 2022, Mashaba married Tebatso Phetla, a resident of Bothashoek Village in the neighboring town of Burgersfort.

Controversies

In October 2024, Mashaba received criticism from fans after she used a private aircraft to visit Solly Moholo's family following his death, while they had been collecting donations to cover his hospital bill.[4]

Discography

Year Title Type / Format
2000Exodus 20Studio album
2001Lefu Le Tshabeng Ellish Park StadiumStudio album
2003Motswelle Se Bapale Ka Kereke EnaStudio album
2005O Tla Ya Kae?Studio album
2006Thola ngwanesuStudio album
2007Kea Letshaba LefaseStudio album
2008Ke Rata WenaStudio album
2009Joang Kapa JoangStudio album
2010Go Tseba JehovaStudio album
2011Modimo O Nale NnaStudio album
2012Bophelo Ke LeetoStudio album
2014Very Best Of (Live)Live / Compilation album
2015Lehlotlo LakaStudio album
20161st Hymns Project Live RecordedLive album
2017Dilo Tša LefaseStudio album
2018The Journey With Winnie Mashaba Live at Emperors PalaceLive album
2021Moporofeta JeremiahStudio album
2022RelebogileStudio album
2023Difela Vol 2Studio album
2025Difela Vol 3Studio album

Awards and nominations

Year Nominated work Award / Organization Category Result
2005HerselfKora All Africa Music AwardsBest African Spiritual Female[5]Nominated
2006HerselfTUT FM Music AwardsBest Gospel Artist of the Year[5]Won
2008"Hakena Nako"One Gospel Music AwardsBest Song of the Year[5]Won
2009HerselfSekhukhune Achievers AwardsCommunity Contribution Award[6]Won
2010HerselfCrown Gospel Music AwardsBest Female Artist[5]Won
2010HerselfSekhukhune District MunicipalityMayor's Excellence Award[6]Won
2010 Herself Metro FM Awards Best Urban Gospel[7] Nominated
2013Bophelo Ke LeetoCrown Gospel Music AwardsBest Female Artist[8]Won
2013Bophelo Ke Leeto19th MTN South African Music Awards (SAMA)Best Gospel Album[9]Nominated
2019HerselfLimpopo Music Awards (LIMA)Best Traditional Gospel Artist[10]Won

References

[11]

  1. 1 2 "Winnie Mashaba | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
  2. ↑ "Winnie Mashaba gets a new TV gig | Channel". Channel. South Africa. 2015-11-05. Retrieved 2022-05-15.
  3. ↑ Mvelashe, Phakamani (2019-11-19). "Gospel star Winnie Mashaba receives honorary doctorate | Drum". South Africa: Drum. Retrieved 2022-05-15.
  4. ↑ Moganedi, Kgomotso. "Gospel singer Winnie Mashaba suffers social media backlash over 'aircraft showboating'". Times Live. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  5. 1 2 3 4 Kakana, Sipho (2023-03-13). "Dr Winnie Mashaba celebrates 25 years of music ministry excellence". Retrieved 2026-08-11.
  6. 1 2 "Dr Winnie Mashaba Biography". clevenard.com. 2022-12-14. Retrieved 2026-08-13.
  7. ↑ "Metro awards evening a blast". Sowetan. 2010-10-28. Retrieved 2026-08-11.
  8. ↑ "SA: Chupu Mathabatha: Address by the Premier of Limpopo, during the State of the Province Address, Lebowakgomo (20/02/2014)". www.polity.org.za. Retrieved 2026-08-13.
  9. ↑ Bizcommunity. "MTN SAMA 19 nominees announced". Bizcommunity. Retrieved 2026-08-13.
  10. ↑ Mgujulwa, Nolusindiso (2019-10-23). "PICS: Winnie Mashaba wins big at Limpopo Music Awards | Drum". Drum. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
  11. ↑ IOL "Matlakala's death leaves fellow gospel star Winnie Mashaba ‘confused’", IOL, South Africa, 29 March 2017.
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