Sipho Makhabane, also known as the Big Fish, is a gospel artist, producer, singer, and songwriter who has made significant impact on the music industry in South Africa, inspiring generations to turn toward God through his music.
Born and raised in Mpumalanga, Swaziland, Sipho faced hardship and had to drop out of school to work and support his mother after his father’s death. He did various jobs in construction, working for a sugar plantation company and later for Kruger National Park, where he honed his skills.
Sipho Makhabane is currently 55 years old and has been married to Grace Makhabane Magagula for over 35 years. They live in a fully furnished double-story house in Kensington, Johannesburg.
After he started working with Telkom, Sipho’s music career took off. In 1996, he released his first hit songs, “Ngitinikela Kuwe” and “Yek Intokozo,” which led to more successful tracks like “Thum Ulolo” and “Uliqhawe.”
In 1998, he released “Uyigugu,” followed by “Makudanyiswe” in 1999, and then his Calvary album in 2001. After that, he released “Moya Wami” in 2003, “Umuzi Omuhle” in 2005, and “Hamba Nami” in 2008. Sipho announced his retirement from music after the release of the “Ebenezer” album in 2009 to focus on developing young talent. He established his record label, Big Fish Music, to help other young people nurture their talent.
Despite his retirement, Sipho has continued to release more albums and rebrand some of his earlier songs. His discography includes “Vuka Mphefumlo” (1998), “Calvary” (2001), “Moya Wami” (2003), “Umuzi Omuhle” (2005), “Indawo” (2006), “Ngiyamemeza” (2008), “Ngikululiwe Sinekhaya” (2017), “Siyakudumisa” (2019), “Africa for Jesus” (2019), “Live at the Pretoria State Theatre” (2019), “Amandla (The Power)” (2020), and “Wathi Eloyi Eloyi” (2020).
Sipho Makhabane’s music is a testament to his dedication to drawing people to God. He is committed to impacting generations, and his music has inspired many, making him a notable figure in the music industry.
