South African gospel singer and songwriter, Hlengiwe Ntombela, popularly known as HLE, has made a name for herself in the music industry. Born on April 12, 1991, in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, HLE grew up with a strong musical background. Her father, a bishop at Potters House Family Church, was instrumental in nurturing her passion for music.
HLE began her career as a backing vocalist for Ntokozo Mbambo. In 2012, she was asked to lead a song with the Joyous Celebrations gospel choir, which she eventually joined after the performance. After leaving the choir, HLE started her solo career and released her debut gospel album, Your Kingdom on Earth, in 2019. The same year, she featured in Benjamin Dube’s album, Glory in His Presence.
