Naledi Aphiwe

Naledi Aphiwe Myongwane is a South African singer from Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal. While attending Khethokuhle Secondary School, Naledi rose to prominence after her voice was sampled on "Shooter" on 11:11 studio album by Chris Brown in 2023.^[1]

Naledi Aphiwe
Also known as	Naledi Aphiwe
Born	Naledi Aphiwe Myongwane Inanda, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Origin	South Africa
Genres	Afro-pop
Occupation	Singer-songwriter
Instrument	Vocals
Years active	2023–present
Labels	Virgin Music Group

Career

In 2024, she earned her first nominations for Collaboration of the Year, Song of The Year, and won Soft 'n Free Pop Artist of the Year at the 2024 Basadi in Music Awards.^[2][3][4]

Towards the end of January 2025, Naledi signed a recording deal with Virgin Music Group.^[5]

Tours

Supporting

• The 11:11 Tour (2024)^[6]

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name

Title	Year	Peak chart positions	Certifications	Album
		ZA
"Uyangijabulisa" (Fezeka Dlamini, Naledi, Nomfundo Moh)	2023	—		Non-album single
"Ngiyabonga"	2024	—		Non-album single
"Ubaba Ulala Nami" (DoppyBeatz, Naledi Aphiwe)		—		Non-album single
"Ngifuna Wena" (featuring Child Dadj)		—		Non-album single
"Romeo & Juliet" (Naledi Aphiwe, Mawelele)	2025	—		Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

As featured artist

List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name

Title	Year	Peak chart positions	Certifications	Album
		ZA
"Dali" (Ayarhkay featuring Okuhle, Naledi Aphiwe)	2023	—		Non-album single
"Izithukuthuku" (Nonny Ntuli featuring Maverick Muji & Naledi Aphiwe)	2024	—		Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

Basadi in Music Awards

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result	Ref.
2024	Uyangijabulisa	Collaboration of the Year	Nominated	[7] [8][9]
	"Ngiyabonga"	Sofnfree Afro Pop Artist of the Year	Won
		Song of the Year	Nominated
2025		Music Video of the Year	Nominated	[10]
	"Romeo & Juliet"	Afropop Artist of the Year	Won