Shine4

Shine4 was a South African music group formed in January 2001.^[1] They were described as the world's first Afrikaans girl group.^[2] Shine4 are known for such songs as Mama ek wil 'n man he, Perfekte Wêreld and Ramaja (originally by Glenys Lynne (af)). They performed at the Kokoriba Campfire Music Festival.^[3]

Shine4
Origin	South Africa
Genres	Pop music
Years active	2001–2008
Labels	Sony Music Africa
Past members	Desirèe Underwood Jill Middlekop Marlese Kapp Liesl Kriel

After releasing three albums in seven years, Shine 4 announced their disbandment in 2008.^[4] To conclude their career, they released a compilation album of their greatest hits titled Sien Jou Weer (Grootste Hits). They briefly reunited in 2024.^[5]

The group consisted of four female singers: Desirèe Underwood, Jill Middlekop, Marlese Kapp and Liesl Kriel.^[6]

Discography

Shine4 recorded 3 studio albums.^[7][8]

Studio albums

• 2001: Begin^[9]
• 2005: Perfekte wêreld^[10]
• 2007: So elektries^[11]

Compilation albums

• 2008: Grootste hits (sien jou weer)
• 2010: Perfekte wêreld / so elektries 2CD

DVDs

• 2007: Shine 4 - Die Grootste Treffers (DVD)

• Now it's Christmas (2005)^[12]