From selling CDs in the streets; South Africa’s award-winning singer, Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona popularly known as Makhadzi has recently emerged as a winner in the BET Awards.
The star-studded ceremony took place at the Peacock Theatre, Los Angeles California, hosted by American Actress, Taraji P.Henson, while the Ghanama hitmaker accepted her Best New International Act award under the viewers choice category; live on the awards red carpet.
Makhadzi took to her X (formerly Twitter) page to share her accomplishment, captioning the post: “Congratulations to myself and all my people who have been supporting me.”
While accepting the award, the Limpopo-born singer was donned in a red designer dress. As a form of appreciation, Makhadzi bowed and lay down on her side in true Venda style.
Congratulations to myself and all my people who have been supporting me.ππππππ pic.twitter.com/PbEqIoqfTv
β Makhadzi (@MakhadziSA) July 1, 2024
Taking to the comment section were X users, with their congratulatory messages.
Bonang Matheba said,
So well deserved. Congratulations @MakhadziSA πΏπ¦π₯ππ½π. What awesome news to wake up to. Up & up you go. π₯³π₯³
β Bonang Matheba π (@Bonang) July 1, 2024
While the Big Brother star, Yolanda said.
Congratulations queen yavhooooo reneeeeeeee β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈπ Iβm so proud of you. I knew this one was yours too π₯°π₯°π₯°
β Yolandamukondi_international (@yolandamukondi) July 1, 2024
The Grammy-Award winner Tyla Laura Seethal also added Best New Artist to her accolades.
Taking to X, BET captioned their post: “Africa to the World!’ Congratulations to the pretty girl from Joburg, Tyla for winning Best New Artist.”
βAfrica to the World!β Congratulations to the pretty girl from Joburg, @Tyllaaaaaaa, for winning Best New Artist. π #BETAwards pic.twitter.com/OjaCmXGHSt
β BET (@BET) July 1, 2024
Also see: Tyla gives the performance of her life at 2024 BET Awards