# Shandesh

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**Rakgoale Nelly Machete** (born 25 January 2004) is a [South African](/source/South_Africa) singer professionally known as **Shandesh**. She gained recognition in 2018 after the release of her debut single "Lomolo". Her songs "Ga Mmapula" and "Sdudla or Slender" were certified [gold](/source/Music_recording_certifications) and platinum, respectively, in South Africa.

## Early life

Born on 25 January 2004,[1] in [Ga-Modjadji, Mohlabaneng](/source/Modjadjiskloof), in the [Limpopo province](/source/Limpopo) of South Africa and raised in [Solomondale](/source/Sebayeng), Limpopo,[2] Rakgoale Nelly Machete is prominently known as Shandesh.[3]

## Career

She started her musical journey in [fourth grade](/source/Fourth_grade) when she joined her church and school [choir](/source/Choir). Talking to *[DRUM](/source/DRUM_(South_African_magazine))* magazine, she said that she started recording music professionally when she was in the [eighth grade](/source/Eighth_grade) in 2018,[4] at the age of 14.[5] Shandesh gained recognition following the release of her debut single "Lomolo" which scored her gigs in her hometown.[5] She worked with the likes of [King Monada](/source/King_Monada) and [Shebeshxt](/source/Shebeshxt).[3]

In 2025, with the South African record producer [Mvzzle](/source/Mvzzle), she released "Sdudla or Slender" which peaked at number 2 on [the Official South African Charts](/source/The_Official_South_African_Charts) (TOSAC).[6] That same year, the pair went on to release "Di Chopper" which debuted at number 5 on TOSAC, "Ga Mmapula" peaked at number 32 on week 16.[6] She received a [commemorative plaque](/source/Commemorative_plaque) of her achievements stating that "Ga Mmapula" was certified [gold](/source/Music_recording_certifications) and "Sdudla or Slender" was certified platinum in South Africa by the [Recording Industry of South Africa](/source/Recording_Industry_of_South_Africa).[7]

Shandesh is also planning on launching the Rakgoale Foundation, an organisation to help underprivileged kids with food parcels, sanitary towels and school shoes.[4]

## Awards and nominations

Award Year[a] Category Recipient(s) or nominee(s) Result Metro FM Music Awards 2026 Best New Artist Shandesh [8] Song of the Year "Sdudla or Slender" (with Mvzzle) Best Female Artist Shandesh [9] Best Lekompo "Sdudla or Slender" (with Mvzzle) [8]

## Discography

### Extended plays

- *Mphoentle* (2022)
- *Versatile* (2024)

### Charted singles

#### As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album SA [6] "Sdudla or Slender" (with Mvzzle) 2025 2 RiSA: Platinum[7] "Di Chopper" (with Mvzzle, featuring Abi wa Mampela and Naleboy Young King) 5 "Ga Mmapula" (featuring Hitboss) 32 RiSA: Gold[7] "Warning" (featuring Shebeshxt, King Salah and KayCherlow) 14 "Mamenemene" (with DJ Janisto and King Salah) 39 "Passport" (with Mvzzle) 36 "Tshwara Tlhogo" (featuring Abi wa Mampela and Hitboss SA) 57 "Ke lekile" (With Thatohatsi & King Salah _ The Time Is Now "Lengwalo" (with Chillmaster Music & King Salah) _ The Time Is Now "Ba lwele" (with Master Chuza & Hitboss) _ Non-album single

#### As guest artist

List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album SA [6] "Shapa Bell" (Naleboy Young King featuring Shandesh and King WaveMusiq) 2025 34

## Note

1. Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.

## References

1. ["🥺🥂❤️ I'm grateful for another year that God has bestowed upon me. Happy birthday Shandy Mama 🥳"](https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HQypwM5YQ/), Shandesh, 25 January 2026, [archived](https://archive.ph/KEaD2) 23 February 2026 at the Wayback Machine, retrieved 23 February 2026, – via [Facebook](/source/Facebook)

1. ["12 Questions with | Shandesh"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fRLwNEx6jc). 12 Questions with. [YouTube](/source/YouTube). 22 February 2025. pp. 00:31. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250606201052/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fRLwNEx6jc) 6 June 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 28 May 2025.

1. Seemela, Masego (27 February 2025). ["Limpopo's New Dance Queen Shandesh Ready to Push Genre-fluid Lekompo"](https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/s-mag/culture/2025-02-27-limpopos-new-dance-queen-ready-to-push-genre-fluid-lekompo/). *[The Sowetan](/source/The_Sowetan)*. Culture. [Archived](https://archive.today/20250522102345/https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/s-mag/culture/2025-02-27-limpopos-new-dance-queen-ready-to-push-genre-fluid-lekompo/) 22 May 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 22 May 2025.

1. Mphoshomane, Unarine (28 March 2025). ["Shandesh making big waves"](https://www.snl24.com/dailysun/celebs/shandesh-breaks-barriers-in-lekompo-as-emerging-mzansi-music-star-20250328). *SNL24*. [Daily Sun](/source/Daily_Sun_(South_Africa)). [Archived](https://archive.today/20250522101935/https://www.snl24.com/dailysun/celebs/shandesh-breaks-barriers-in-lekompo-as-emerging-mzansi-music-star-20250328) 22 May 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 22 May 2025.

1. Matlala, Keamogetswe (23 April 2025). ["'I see Lekompo going global' – Shandesh rises to stardom like Di Chopper"](https://www.news24.com/drum/celebs/news/i-see-lekompo-going-global-shandesh-rises-to-stardom-like-di-chopper-20250423). *[News24](/source/News24_(website))*. [DRUM](/source/DRUM_(South_African_magazine)). [Archived](https://archive.today/20250522103019/https://www.news24.com/drum/celebs/news/i-see-lekompo-going-global-shandesh-rises-to-stardom-like-di-chopper-20250423) 22 May 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 22 May 2025.

1. Peak chart positions in South Africa: * "Sdudla or Slender": ["Local & International Streaming Chart Top 50 Week 14-2025"](https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/local-international-streaming-chart-top-50-week-14-2025-2-2/). [The Official South African Charts](/source/The_Official_South_African_Charts). [Archived](https://archive.today/20250522105952/https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/local-international-streaming-chart-top-50-week-14-2025-2-2/) 22 May 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 22 May 2025. * "Di Chopper": ["Local & International Streaming Chart Top 50 Week 16-2025"](https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/local-international-streaming-chart-top-50-week-16-2025/). [The Official South African Charts](/source/The_Official_South_African_Charts). [Archived](https://archive.today/20250522111243/https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/local-international-streaming-chart-top-50-week-16-2025/) 22 May 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 22 May 2025. * "Ga Mmapula": ["Local & International Streaming Chart Top 50 Week 16-2025"](https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/local-international-streaming-chart-top-50-week-16-2025/). [The Official South African Charts](/source/The_Official_South_African_Charts). [Archived](https://archive.today/20250522111243/https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/local-international-streaming-chart-top-50-week-16-2025/) 22 May 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 22 May 2025. * "Warning": ["Local & International Streaming Chart Top 50 Week 22-2025"](https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/local-international-streaming-chart-top-50-week-22-2025/). [The Official South African Charts](/source/The_Official_South_African_Charts). [Archived](https://archive.today/20250616041632/https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/local-international-streaming-chart-top-50-week-22-2025/) 16 June 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 16 June 2025. * "Shapa Bell": ["Local & International Streaming Chart Top 50 Week 14-2025"](https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/local-international-streaming-chart-top-50-week-14-2025-2-2/). [The Official South African Charts](/source/The_Official_South_African_Charts). [Archived](https://archive.today/20250522105952/https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/local-international-streaming-chart-top-50-week-14-2025-2-2/) 22 May 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 15 June 2025. * "Mamenemene": ["Local & International Streaming Chart Top 50 Week 20-2025"](https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/local-international-streaming-chart-top-50-week-20-2025/). [The Official South African Charts](/source/The_Official_South_African_Charts). [Archived](https://archive.today/20250616040906/https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/local-international-streaming-chart-top-50-week-20-2025/) 16 June 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 16 June 2025. * "Passport": ["Local & International Streaming Chart Top 50 Week 30-2025"](https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/local-international-streaming-chart-top-50-week-30-2025/). [The Official South African Charts](/source/The_Official_South_African_Charts). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250807014612/https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/local-international-streaming-chart-top-50-week-30-2025/) 7 Aug 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 7 Aug 2025. * "Tshwara Tlhogo": ["Local & International Streaming Chart Top 50 Week 30-2025 (New Releases)"](https://web.archive.org/web/20250807015147/https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/new-releases/). [The Official South African Charts](/source/The_Official_South_African_Charts). Archived from [the original](https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/new-releases/) on 7 Aug 2025. Retrieved 7 Aug 2025.

1. Booi, Silindokuhle. ["New Singer on the Block, Shandesh Makes Her Way Up"](https://www.bona.co.za/entertainment/new-singer-on-the-block-shandesh-makes-her-way-up/). *Bona*. [Archived](https://archive.today/20250522112308/https://www.bona.co.za/entertainment/new-singer-on-the-block-shandesh-makes-her-way-up/) 22 May 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 22 May 2025.

1. Seemela, Masego (27 February 2026). ["Full List | Jazzwrld & Thukuthela Lead 2026 Metro FM Music Awards Nominations"](https://www.sowetan.co.za/s-mag/culture/2026-02-27-full-list-jazzwrld-thukuthela-lead-2026-metro-fm-music-awards-nominations/). *[The Sowetan](/source/The_Sowetan)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20260427035159/https://www.sowetan.co.za/s-mag/culture/2026-02-27-full-list-jazzwrld-thukuthela-lead-2026-metro-fm-music-awards-nominations/#Googlevignette) 27 April 2026 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 27 April 2026.

1. ["Ciza, Shandesh and Ihhashi Elimhlophe Steal the Spotlight at 2026 Metro FM Music Awards"](https://iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/entertainment/2026-04-26-ciza-shandesh-and-ihhashi-elimhlophe-steal-the-spotlight-at-2026-metro-fm-music-awards/). *[Independent Online](/source/Independent_Online)*. 26 April 2026. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20260427040017/https://iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/entertainment/2026-04-26-ciza-shandesh-and-ihhashi-elimhlophe-steal-the-spotlight-at-2026-metro-fm-music-awards/) 27 April 2026 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 27 April 2026.

## External links

- [Shandesh](https://www.facebook.com/100063608264940) on Facebook
- [Shandesh](https://www.instagram.com/shandesh_music) on Instagram

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