Rebecca Malope Net Worth And Biography
Born Batsogile Lovederia Malope born June 30, 1968, professionally known as Dr Rebecca Malope, is a multi-award-winning South African gospel singer. She is known as “The African Queen of Gospel.” Her music career spans more than three decades.
The African Queen of Gospel, 30-year career made her one of the richest musicians in South Africa. Thus far, she sold 10 million albums since the beginning of her career, making her one of the biggest selling gospel artists of all time. Most of the 36 albums she has released have reached multi-platinum or gold status.
She also hosted the television program Gospel Time and in 2013 she was one of the judges on reality TV show Clash of the Choirs South Africa. As of this post, Rebecca Malope net worth is estimated at R68.25 million
Quick Insight To Rebecca Malope Profile
- Full Name: Batsogile Lovederia Malope
- Birth Date: June 30th 1968
- Birth Place: South Africa
- Nick Name: Rebecca Malope
- Religion: Christian
- Nationality: South African
- Ethnicity: South African
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- Age: 52-Years-Old
- Height: 1.95M
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- Hair Color: Dark
- Eye Color : Dark Brown
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- Marital Status: Married
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- Profession: Singer, Songwriter, Recording art / Entrepreneur
- Stats: Active
- Net Worth:R68.25 million.
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- Social Media: Instagram, Twitter
Rebecca Malope Biography
Born Batsogile Lovederia Malope born June 30, 1968, professionally known as Dr Rebecca Malope, is a multi-award-winning South African gospel singer. She is known as “The African Queen of Gospel.” Her music career spans more than three decades.
In her early age she was confined to a wheelchair after an illness; doctors believed she would be unable to walk on her own. As a child, she and her sisters sang hymns in their local church. Later, as a teen, she joined a gospel group which eventually led her to Johannesburg, where she was brought to the attention of producer Zizwe Zakho.
Rebecca Malope Career
Her musical career began in 1984. At the age of 16 she and her sister Cynthia left their home township of Kanyamazane, near Nelspruit, and hiked 400 km (250 mi) to Evaton, and then finally reached Johannesburg. In 1985 Malope entered the Shell Road to Fame television contest with the band she was with, but they were eliminated in the first round of the competition.
In 1986 she meet Sizwe Zako at Gallo Studios. Zako felt that with his guidance Malope could win the Shell Road to Fame were she was to enter the competition as a solo artist. In 1987, Malope did so and won Shell Road to Fame in the category of Female Vocalist with the gospel song “Shine On”, dedicated to political unrest during Apartheid in South Africa.
Rebecca Malope Personal Life
She is married to a businessman Themba Tshabalala. Dr Rebecca Malope received an honorary doctorate from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and the University of California for her contribution to the music industry.
Rebecca Malope Net Worth
Rebecca Malope is currently one of the richest and the most influential musician in South Africa, With an estimated net worth of R68.25 million.
Thus far, she sold 10 million albums since the beginning of her career, making her one of the biggest selling gospel artists of all time. Most of the 36 albums she has released have reached multi-platinum or gold status.
Rebecca Malope Net Worth
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