{{Short description|South African singer (1982)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=February 2020}} {{Use South African English|date=September 2012}} {{Infobox person | name = Kelly Khumalo | image = Kelly Khumalo.png | caption = Khumalo on a ''Podcast & Chill With MacG'' interview | native_name = Nonhlanhla | native_name_lang = isiZulu | other_names = Voice of Africa | birth_name = Kelly Nonhlanhla Khumalo | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1984|11|11}} | birth_place = [[Vosloorus]], [[Gauteng]], South Africa | occupation = {{flatlist| * Singer-songwriter * actress * TV personality}} | years_active = 2004–present | television = Life with Kelly Khumalo Rhythm City Zulu Wedding | partner = [[Senzo Meyiwa]]<br>(until his death; 2014) [[Jub Jub (musician)|Jub Jub]] (until; 2011) [[Chad da Don]] | children = 3 }}
'''Kelly Nonhlanhla Khumalo''' (born 11 November 1984) is a South African singer, actress, and television personality.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://briefly.co.za/32557-kelly-khumalo-biography-age-son-kids-husband-songs-instagram.html|title = Hot facts about Kelly Khumalo that you may not know|date = 27 June 2019}}</ref> She was Born in Vosloorus and later moved to [[Nquthu]], [[KwaZulu-Natal]], where she grew up.
Khumalo was discovered while performing at a gospel talent search and signed a record deal with Bonsai Entertainment, released her début studio album, ''T.K.O'' (2005).<ref>{{cite web|title=Kelly Khumalo |date=28 May 2014 |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/fr/node/6257| website=Music In Africa| access-date=November 21, 2020}}</ref> She shot to fame after the release of her début album, ''T.K.O'' (2005).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.iol.co.za/amp/sundayindependent/get-to-know-kelly-khumalo-1498978|title = Get to know: Kelly Khumalo}}</ref> She was named the Best Newcomer of 2005 in the Afro Pop music circuit. ''The Past, the Present, the Future'' album was released in November 2012. In May 2013, She scooped an award at the 19th [[South African Music Awards]].<ref name="SAMA">[http://www.etv.co.za/news/2013/05/14/kelly-khumalo-shines-sama-19 "Kelly Khumalo shines at the SAMA 19"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141027021526/http://www.etv.co.za/news/2013/05/14/kelly-khumalo-shines-sama-19 |date=27 October 2014 }}, e-Buzz, 14 May 2013.</ref><ref>[http://www.publicnewshub.com/kelly-khumalo-scores-senzo-meyiwas-heart/ "Kelly Khumalo Scores Senzo Meyiwa’s Heart?"] ''The Public News Hub'', 7 July 2013.</ref>
Khumalo's ninth album, ''The Voice of Africa'' (2020),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ekurhuleninews.co.za/2020/10/14/kelly-khumalo-releases-new-album/|title=Kelly Khumalo Releases New Album|date=14 October 2020|access-date=12 January 2021|archive-date=19 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210719112311/https://ekurhuleninews.co.za/2020/10/14/kelly-khumalo-releases-new-album/|url-status=dead}}</ref> which incorporated elements of [[rhythm and blues|R&B]], [[Gospel music|gospel]] and [[Afro pop]]. The album was certified gold in [[South Africa]].
==Life and career== Kelly Khumalo was born in Katlehong and moved to KwaZulu-Natal. She relocated to Gauteng in 1997.<ref name= INC>{{cite web|title=Kelly Khumalo – Conference Entertainer|date=5 December 2014|url=https://www.speakersinc.co.za/kelly-khumalo-conference-entertainer/amp/|work=Speakers Inc}}</ref>
=== ''T.K.O'' (2005), ''Itshitshi'' (2006) === Kelly's début solo album ''T.K.O'' was released on 19 August 2005, in South Africa, and earned her two nominations, Song of the Year and Best Afro Pop Album at the 2006 [[South African Music Awards]].<ref name=INC />
On 27 September 2006, her second studio album ''Itshitshi'' was released.
=== ''The Past, The Present, The Future'' (2012), ''Back to My Roots'' (2014), ''My Truth'' (2016), ''Unleashed'' (2018) === On 5 November 2012, ''The Past, The Present, The Future'' album was released in South Africa.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Past, The Present, The Future by Kelly Khumalo on Jaxsta - Overview |url=https://jaxsta.com/release/8da82a61-156d-4df9-99d9-b3823dc61bec/e24c93dc-90a3-44e6-a93a-fb979f3b2da9/overview|website =Jaxsta|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The Past, The Present, The Future Album by |language= en|url=https://www.mymuze.com/za/album/16525609/The-Past,-The-Present,-The-Future|work=MyMuze}}</ref> At the 19th SAMA awards (2013) her album ''The Past, The Present, The Future'' was nominated for Best Maskandi Album, Album of the Year, Best African Adult Album and won the Best Female Artist of the Year award.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sama cheat sheet: All the big winners|last=Staff Reporter|access-date=13 May 2013 |url=https://mg.co.za/article/2013-05-13-sama-cheat-sheet-all-the-big-winners/?amp|work=Mail & Guardian|date=13 May 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gq.co.za/culture/entertainment/the-sama-2013-winners-16536740|work=GQ|title=The SAMA 2013 Winners|last=wwcadmin|date=May 13, 2013|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=No-one is responsible for your happiness but you - Kelly Khumalo|url=http://www.702.co.za/articles/348952/no-one-is-responsible-for-your-happiness-but-you-kelly-khumalo|access-date=19 May 2019|last=Paula Luckhoff|work=702}}</ref>
In October 2014, the single "Asine" was released and nominated for Song of The Year at Metro FM Awards (2015), and her album, ''Back to my Roots'' for Best African Pop Album and nominated for Best African Adult Album at South African Music Awards XXXI (2015).<ref>{{cite web|title=Kelly Khumalo goes international |url=https://www.news24.com/amp/news24/archives/city-press/Kelly-Khumalo-goes-international-20150429|publisher=CityPress|work=News24|date=18 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/480/126072.html|title=My Journey - #Kelly Khumalo|date=24 March 2015|work=Biz Community|last=Sikhumbuzo Thabede}}</ref>
Kelly began recording her seventh studio album in March 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=KK comes clean with My Truth|url= https://www.iol.co.za/capetimes/arts-portal/kk-comes-clean-with-my-truth-7745340|access-date=2022-05-21|publisher=Independent Online |date=2017-02-13}}</ref> On 28 October 2016, her seventh studio album ''My Truth'' was released. ''My Truth'' won Best Female Album at 2017 Metro FM Awards.<ref>{{cite web|title=Metro FM Awards fire up musicians, politicians |access-date =2022-05-21| url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/metro-fm-awards-fire-musicians-politicians|date=2017-02-27| website=Music In Africa}}</ref>
In January 2018, Kelly began to work on her eighth studio album, and released its lead single "Jehovah" on 9 July 2018, featuring J F.L.O.<ref name="justnje">{{cite web| work=JustNje| access-date=2022-05-14|title=Kelly Khumalo's new single titled 'Dance Comigo' releases in three days' time |url=https://justnje.com/kelly-khumalos-new-single-titled-dance-comigo-releases-in-three-days-time/|date=2018-10-12}}</ref>
On 9 October, she announced second single "Dance Comigo" on her Instagram, which was released on 12 October 2018.<ref name="justnje"/>
On 5 November 2018, her album ''Unleashed'' was released in South Africa.<ref>{{cite web|title=Listen to Kelly Khumalo's New Album 'Unleashed' Featuring Vusi Nova and Kyle Deutsch|url=https://www.okayafrica.com/listen-to-kelly-khumalos-new-album-unleashed-featuring-vusi-nova-and-kyle-deutsch/113134|work=OkayAfrica|access-date=5 November 2018|first=Sabelo|last=Mkhabela}}</ref> The album was produced by Mondli Ngcobo.
=== 2020–present: ''The Voice of Africa'', Gospel Explosion Concert, ''From a God to a King'' === On 28 August, her single "Empini" was released as the album's lead single. The song was certified gold by the [[Recording Industry of South Africa]] with sales of 80 000 units and garnered 12 million views on YouTube.<ref>{{cite web|title=WATCH: Kelly Khumalo awarded several gold and platinum plaques|url=https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/music/local/watch-kelly-khumalo-awarded-several-gold-and-platinum-plaques-bd84fbed-d011-4548-bcf6-9181b7d53572| date=2022-05-21|first=Shingai|last= Darangwa |access-date=2022-05-21| work=Independent Online }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Kelly Khumalo's 'Empini' hits 9million views |work=Fakaza News|last=Bukola|date= August 4, 2021|url=https://fakazanews.com/2021/08/04/kelly-khumalos-empini-hits-9million-views/}}</ref> Her ninth studio album ''[[The Voice of Africa (Kelly Khumalo album)|The Voice of Africa]]'' was released on 9 October 2020. Production was handled by Mondli Ngcobo. ''The Voice of Africa'' was certified gold with sales of 25 000 units in South Africa.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kelly Khumalo celebrates her album going gold | access-date=2022-05-21|publisher=Channel| location =South Africa |date=2022-05-20|url=https://www.news24.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/celebrities/news/kelly-khumalo-celebrates-her-album-going-gold-20220520| first=Nokuthula |last=Zwane}}</ref> At the 6th ceremony of [[All Africa Music Awards]], her single "Empini" received nomination for Best Female Artist in South Africa.<ref>{{cite web|title=All Africa Music Awards 2021: All the nominees|url= https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/all-africa-music-awards-2021-all-nominees|work=Music In Africa|first= Gabriel Myers |last=Hansen|date= 23 September 2021|access-date=23 September 2021}}</ref>
"Esiphambaweni" featuring South African singer Hlengiwe Mhlaba, peaked number one in the gospel charts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.citizen.co.za/entertainment/music/2376538/kelly-khumalo-enjoys-number-one-song-success/|title=Kelly Khumalo enjoys number one song success|date=28 October 2020|website=The Citizen}}</ref><ref name="iol">{{Cite web|url=https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/music/local/kelly-khumalos-esphambanweni-hits-the-number-1-spot-on-3-charts-5661e758-3cde-44df-a678-27518ae33a1f|title=Kelly Khumalo's 'Esphambanweni' hits the number 1 spot on 3 charts|website=www.iol.co.za}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://briefly.co.za/85723-kelly-khumalo-singers-empini-track-stays-top-charts.html|title=Kelly Khumalo: Singer's Empini track stays on top of charts|first=Sibusisiwe|last=Lwandle|date=5 November 2020|website=Briefly|access-date=20 November 2021|archive-date=20 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211120193301/https://briefly.co.za/85723-kelly-khumalo-singers-empini-track-stays-top-charts.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> At the 27th South African Music Awards, ''The Voice of Africa'' received a nomination as Best Afro-pop Album.
In November 2021, she recorded ''The Voice of Africa'' live version.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kelly Khumalo stuns with live version of 'The Voice of Africa' album [watch] |date=17 November 2021 |url=https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/music/kelly-khumalo-the-voice-of-africa-live-version-kelly-khumalo-skin-empini/| publisher =The South African| access-date=November 20, 2021}}</ref>
In April 2022, Khumalo performed at her first annual Gospel Explosion Concert, which included two dates, 15-16 April held at the Lyric Theatre in Johannesburg.<ref>{{cite web|title=SA: Kelly Khumalo to host Gospel Explosion concert | access-date=2022-05-15| work=Music In Africa| first = Ano| last=Shumba|url= https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/sa-kelly-khumalo-host-gospel-explosion-concert|date=2022-03-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Kelly Khumalo talks about hosting 'Gospel Explosion'|url= https://www.iol.co.za/the-star/news/kelly-khumalo-talks-about-hosting-gospel-explosion-d9687b52-8eb8-4f90-b3f5-5378d7d3d4c2| work=Independent Online| access-date=2022-05-15| first=Sonri|last=Naidoo |date=2022-03-15}}</ref>
On 28 April, following the success of two dates, she added one more date that was held at Vaal on 28 May.<ref>{{cite web|title=Khumalo extends run of Gospel Explosion concert to the Vaal|url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/entertainment/2022-04-18-khumalo-extends-run-of-gospel-explosion-concert-to-the-vaal/| work=SowetanLIVE| access-date=2022-05-15|date=2022-04-18|first=Amanda |last=Maliba }}</ref>
In late August 2022, Kelly announced the ''[[From a God to a King]]'' tour, scheduled to start off on Saturday 17 September at Carnival City, Boksburg.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kelly Khumalo set to embark on her ''From a God to a King'' tour – IOL|url=https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/celebrity-news/local/kelly-khumalo-set-to-embark-on-her-from-a-god-to-a-king-tour-d0a9ebac-e641-4a71-ba79-a304f3fde738|first=Shingai |last=Darangwa|date=2022-08-24| publisher=Independent Online| access-date=2022-09-16}}</ref><ref name="The South African">{{cite web|title='From A God To A King': Kelly Khumalo set to kick off music tour|url=https://www.thesouthafrican.com/culture/music/kelly-khumalo-from-a-god-to-a-king-tour-carnival-city-boksburg-17-september/|first=Naledi|last=de Wee|access-date=2022-09-16| publisher=The South African|date=2022-08-22}}</ref>
Khumalo also announced her 10th album, ''From a God to a King''.<ref name="The South African"/> "Bazokhuluma" featuring Zakwe and Mthunzi was released on 4 November 2022, as the album's lead single.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kelly Khumalo Releases Bazokhuluma ft Zakwe & Mthunzi! |url=https://trace.tv/music/kelly-khumalo-releases-bazokhuluma-ft-zakwe-mthunzi/amp|work=Trace|date=2022-11-04|access-date=2022-11-14}}</ref> The album was released on 14 February 2023.
===Television=== In 2021, she started her reality show ''Life with Kelly Khumalo'' airs on Showmax.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kelly Khumalo to air last episode of her show, 'Life With Kelly Khumalo'|url=https://fakazanews.com/2021/07/29/kelly-khumalo-to-air-last-episode-of-her-show-life-with-kelly-khumalo/|last=Bukola|date=29 July 2021|work=Fakaza News}}</ref> In September 2021, she appeared on ''House of Zwide'', television soapie airs on [[E.tv|eTV]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Kelly Khumalo Jumps Back Into Acting, Bags Role on 'House of Zwide| url=https://briefly.co.za/110581-kelly-khumalo-jumps-acting-bags-role-local-drama.html|access-date=September 28, 2021|first=Sibusisiwe|last= Lwandle|work=Briefly| date=28 September 2021}}</ref>
In September 2021, Khumalo was announced as Judge on ''Stand Up S.A''.<ref>{{cite news|date=2021-09-03|first=Siya |last=Tsewu| location=South Africa |title=New family singing competition coming to SABC 2 |url=https://www.news24.com/amp/drum/news/local/new-family-singing-competition-coming-to-sabc-2-20210903| publisher=Drum}}</ref>
Towards the end of 2021, she was a guest judge on ''Idols South Africa'' season 17.<ref>{{cite web|first=John |last=Israel A|date=2021-11-01|title=Kelly Khumalo Pops As Guest Judge On Idols South Africa | website=Ubetoo| access-date=2022-05-21 |url= https://www.ubetoo.com/news/kelly-khumalo-pops-as-guest-judge-on-idols-sa/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Kelly Khumalo tipped to replace Somizi as 'Idols SA' judge| access-date =2022-05-21| work =Sunday World|url=https://sundayworld.co.za/breaking-news/kelly-khumalo-tipped-to-replace-somizi-as-idols-sa-judge/| first=Theo|last= Nyhaba |date=2021-08-22}}</ref>
In early April 2022, she was announced as a competitor on ''Tropika Island of Treasure'', season 10.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kelly Khumalo back with Tropika Island of Treasure|url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/entertainment/2022-04-01-kelly-khumalo-back-with-tropika-island-of-treasure/|first=Amanda |last=Maliba|access-date =2022-05-14|work=SowetanLIVE|date=2022-04-01}}</ref>
=== Controversies === On 26 October 2014, her boyfriend [[Senzo Meyiwa]], former captain of the [[South Africa national football team]] and club side [[Orlando Pirates]], with whom she has a child, [[Death of Senzo Meyiwa|was shot dead]] in her presence at her family's home in [[Vosloorus]].<ref>Bongani Hans and Kutlwano Olifant [http://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-courts/he-died-in-my-arms-kelly-khumalo-1.1772603], ''He died in my arms – Kelly Khumalo'', IOL news, 30 October 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2014.</ref><ref>Citizen Reporter and Sapa [http://citizen.co.za/266427/kelly-khumalo-welcome-meyiwas-funeral-2/] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141031083916/http://citizen.co.za/266427/kelly-khumalo-welcome-meyiwas-funeral-2/|date=31 October 2014}}, ''Kelly Khumalo now welcome at Meyiwa's funeral'', The Citizen, 30 October 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2014.</ref> It is alleged that the killer is known to Khumalo and everyone present at the shooting, but she has remained silent on whom the killer is.{{Citation needed|date=July 2025}}
In October 2020, five men were charged with murdering Meyiwa.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Arrests, drama 6 years after S. Africa soccer star's killing|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/arrests-drama-years-africa-soccer-stars-killing-73858418|access-date=2020-10-28|website=ABC News|language=en}}</ref> The suspects denied that they were involved in the killing.<ref name=":0" /> It was also found that Kelly was communicating with one of the suspects through cellphone before and after the death of Senzo Meyiwa.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-09 |title=Justice for Meyiwa {{!}} Kelly Khumalo was 'sixth suspect' |url=https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories/justice-meyiwa-kelly-khumalo-was-sixth-suspect |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=www.enca.com |language=en}}</ref>
In January 2025, news broadcaster [[eNCA]] reported Khumalo's death erroneously, after mixing up the artist with singer [[Winnie Khumalo]], who had recently passed away. Khumalo criticized the broadcaster on social media after the error.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mzandisi |first=compiled by Iviwe |title=Kelly Khumalo slams eNCA for 'disrespectful' error as host mistakenly reports her death |url=https://www.news24.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/celebrities/kelly-khumalo-slams-enca-for-disrespectful-error-as-host-mistakenly-reports-her-death-20250108 |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=Life |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kelly Khumalo slams broadcaster for reporting she is dead |url=https://www.jacarandafm.com/news/entertainment/kelly-khumalo-slams-broadcaster-reporting-she-dead/ |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=Jacaranda FM}}</ref>
== Personal life == Speaking out about having been in an abusive relationship, in 2012 Khumalo became an advocate against [[domestic violence]].<ref>[http://www.sowetanlive.co.za/helpline/2012/11/21/toxic-is-an-understatement-says-kelly-khumalo "Toxic is an understatement, says Kelly Khumalo"], ''The Sowetan'', 2 November 2012.</ref> She confessed to being a drug addict for at least two years during her relationship with the singer [[Molemo Maarohanye]]; she attended [[Narcotics Anonymous]] meetings.<ref>City Press. [http://www.citypress.co.za/entertainment/i-was-an-addict-kelly-khumalo-20120208/] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130707042713/http://www.citypress.co.za/entertainment/i-was-an-addict-kelly-khumalo-20120208/|date=7 July 2013}}, ''‘I was an addict’ – Kelly Khumalo'', 8 February 2012. Retrieved 31 October 2014.</ref>
==Discography== ===Studio albums=== {|class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |+List of studio albums ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Album details ! scope="col" | Certifications |- ! scope="row"| ''TKO'' | *Released: 2005 *Format: [[Music download|digital download]], [[Compact Disc|CD]] | |- ! scope="row"| ''Itshitshi'' | *Released: 2006 *Format: Digital download, CD | |- ! scope="row"| ''Siyajabula'' | *Released: 2007 *label: Universal Music South Africa *Format: Digital download, CD | |- ! scope="row"| ''Simply Kelly'' | *Released: 2008 *Format: Digital download, CD | |- ! scope="row"| ''The Past, The Present, The Future'' | *Released: 2012 *label: Universal Music South Africa *Format: Digital download, CD | |- ! scope="row"| ''Back to My Roots'' | *Released: 2014 *Format: Digital download, CD | |- ! scope="row"| ''My Truth'' | *Released: 2017 *Label: Universal Music South Africa *Format: Digital download, CD | |- ! scope="row"| ''Unleashed'' | *Released: 2018 *Label: Universal Music South Africa *Format: Digital download, CD | |- ! scope="row"| ''[[The Voice of Africa (Kelly Khumalo album)|The Voice of Africa]]'' | *Released: 9 October 2020<ref name="TVOA">[https://afrobeat.co.za/download-album-zip/album-kelly-khumalo-the-voice-of-africa-tvoa/ "Kelly Khumalo The Voice Of Africa (TVOA) Album"], Afrobeat ZA, 10 October 2020.</ref> *Label: Universal Music South Africa *Format: Digital download, CD, [[Streaming media|streaming]] | * [[Recording Industry of South Africa|RISA]]: Gold |- ! scope="row"|''[[From a God to a King]]'' | *Released: 14 February 2023 *Label: Universal Music South Africa *Format: Digital download, CD, streaming | |}
===Singles=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+ List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year ! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| [[List of music recording certifications|Certifications]] ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album |- ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:100%;"|[[Entertainment Monitoring Africa|RSA]]<br /> |- ! scope="row" | Undithatha Kancani | 2019 | | | rowspan="4" |''[[The Voice of Africa (Kelly Khumalo album)|The Voice Of Africa]]'' |- ! scope="row" | "[[Empini]]" | rowspan="2"| 2020 | 1<ref name="auto"/> | 4× Platinum<ref name=iol/> |- ! scope="row" | "Esiphambanweni" (featuring Hlengiwe Mhlaba) | 1<ref name="iol"/> | 2× Platinum<ref name=iol/> |- ! scope="row" | "Ngathwala Ngaye" (featuring Mondli Ngcobo) | 2021 | | Platinum<ref name=iol/> |}
==Filmography== * ''[[Zulu Wedding]]'' (2017) * ''uSkroef No Sexy: In Kgantse And Kenny's Paradise'' * ''Life with Kelly Khumalo'' (2021) * ''Stand Up South Africa'' as Judge * ''Idols South Africa'' as Guest Judge * ''Rhythm City'' as Sunay
==Awards and nominations== {{Incomplete list|date=June 2020}} {| class="wikitable" |- !Year !Award Ceremony !Nominated work !Result !{{abbrv|Ref.|References}} |- |rowspan=4|2013 |rowspan=4|[[South African Music Awards|SAMA]] |Best Female Artist |{{won}} |rowspan=4|<ref name="SAMA"/> |- |Album of the Year |{{nom}} |- |Best African Adult Album |{{nom}} |- |Best Maskandi Album |{{nom}} |- |rowspan="2"| 2015 | rowspan="2"|14th Metro FM Awards | Song of the Year | {{nom}} | rowspan="2"|<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://okmzansi.co.za/2015-metro-fm-music-awards-nominees-list/amp/|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210525050820/https://okmzansi.co.za/2015-metro-fm-music-awards-nominees-list/amp/|url-status = dead|archive-date = 25 May 2021|title = 2015 Metro FM Music Awards Nominees List|date = 23 January 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news24.com/amp/news24/archives/city-press/Full-list-Metro-FM-Music-Awards-nominees-20150429|title = Full list: Metro FM Music Awards nominees}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mg.co.za/article/2015-01-26-hip-hop-shines-at-the-metro-fm-music-awards/?amp|title=14th Metro FM Music Awards nominees announced|date=26 January 2015}}</ref> |- |Best Afro Pop album |{{nom}} |- |rowspan="2"|2019 |rowspan="2"|[[25th South African Music Awards|25th SAMA]] |Female Artist of the Year |{{nom}} |rowspan ="2"|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/480/191520.html|title=All the 2019 SAMA winners|website=www.bizcommunity.com|date=June 2019 }}</ref>
|- |Best Afro Pop Album |{{nom}} |- |2020 |[[1st KZN Entertainment Awards|1st KZNEA]] | Best Female Artist of the Year |{{nom}} |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fakazanews.com/2020/12/17/see-all-the-winners-from-the-first-kzn-entertainment-awards/|website=Fakaza News|title=See all the winners from the first KZN Entertainment Awards|last=Bukola|date=17 December 2020}}</ref> |- |rowspan="5"|2021 |rowspan="2"|[[27th South African Music Awards|27th SAMA]] |Best Afro pop Album |{{nom}} | rowspan="2"|<ref>{{cite web|title=South African Music Awards 2021: All the nominees|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/south-african-music-awards-2021-all-nominees|first= Ano|last=Shumba|date=19 May 2021|website=Music In Africa}}</ref> |- |Record of the Year |{{nom}} |- |rowspan="3"|Saafma |Best Song of the Year |{{cancelled}} |rowspan="3"|<ref>{{cite web|title=Star-studded list of nominees for 2021 South African Afro Music Awards |url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/entertainment/2021-05-07-star-studded-list-of-nominees-for-2021-south-african-afro-music-awards/|date=7 May 2021|work=Sowetan LIVE}}</ref> |- |Best Female Artist |{{cancelled}} |- |Best Collaboration |{{cancelled}} |- |rowspan="3"|2021 |rowspan="3"|All Africa Music Awards | Songwriter of the Year | {{nom}} |rowspan="3"| <ref>{{cite web|title=All Africa Music Awards 2021: All the nominees |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/all-africa-music-awards-2021-all-nominees| publisher=Music In Africa| first=Gabriel Myers |last=Hansen|date=23 September 2021|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref> |- |Best Female Artist in African Inspirational Music |{{nom}} |- |Best Female Artist in South Africa |{{nom}} |- |rowspan=3|2023 |[[Basadi in Music Awards]] |Afro Pop Artist of the Year |{{won}} | |- |rowspan=2|SAMA |Female Artist of the Year |{{nom}} |rowspan=2| |- |Best Afro-pop Album |{{nom}} |- |rowspan=3|2024 |rowspan=3|Basadi in Music Awards |Sofnfree Afro Pop Artist of the Year |{{nom}} |rowspan=3|<ref>{{cite web|title=Basadi in Music Awards 2024: All the nominees |first=Ano|last=Shumba|access-date=2024-06-28|work=Music in Africa |date=2024-06-27|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/basadi-music-awards-2024-all-nominees}}</ref> |- |Best Styled Artist of the Year |{{nom}} |- |Music Video of the Year |{{nom}} |}
==References== {{reflist}} "Gospel Song Release - [https://amenradio.net/esphambanweni-kelly-khumalo-ft-hlengiwe-mhlaba/ Esphambanweni] featuring Dr Hlengiwe Mhlaba", AmenRadio, 12 Sept 2020.
==External links== {{Commonscatinline}} * [http://www.tvsa.co.za/actorprofile.asp?actorid=7144 TVSA Actor Profile] * [https://web.archive.org/web/20090918230900/http://www.snaparazzi.co.za/galleries/celebs/kelly-khumalo/ Snaparazzi Gallery] * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Waqs1-QsfZU "The Past The Present The Future of Kelly Khumalo (21.5.2013)".] YouTube. * {{twitter|Kelly_Khumalo}} * [https://amenradio.net/esphambanweni-kelly-khumalo-ft-hlengiwe-mhlaba/ "Esphambanweni – Kelly Khumalo featuring Hlengiwe Mhlaba (12.10.2020)".] AmenRadio.
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