To say Lebo Sekgobela has had a successful year is an understatement: the “Lion of Judah” singer broke records for being the fourth most streamed female artist in South Africa on Apple music.
Within three years, With 23 tracks, the artist has managed to attain six million views on YouTube. Since then, she’s also embarked on a music tour in different countries including London, United States Of America, Lesotho and Botswana. Below are five things you likely didn’t know about Lebo Sekgobela:
1.Despite her high-octave range, Lebo has had no formal vocal training except being a backing vocalist for Evangelist Ralekholela , Vicky Vilakazi and William Sejake. Lebo’s musical impression skills, however, are no coincidence: she started singing when she was in high school. “I remember going to the studio for the first time, I knew that this is what I wanted to do. Even when I came across some challenges, through the grace of God I followed my dreams,” she says.
2.She grew up in a family, raised by a single mother who was a domestic worker along-side five other siblings. Despite her difficult upbringing, she always strived for the best, which later helped in her career as she gradually stepped into the music industry. She spent 16 years working towards perfecting her craft.
3. Before she ventured into music fully, she worked as an administrator for an IT company, where she was responsible for ensuring the smooth run of the company; coordinating and implementing office procedures.
4. She’s married to Lucky Sekgobela and together they are blessed with 3 children. Mr Sekgobela happens to be her manager and they seem to have everything under control in that department.
5. Lebo is the voice behind the ‘Khumbul’ekhaya’ song; a South African show that fosters reconciliation, forgiveness and healing for broken or damaged relationships in families.
