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Kelly Nonhlanhla Khumalo (born 11 November 1984) is a South African singer, actress, and television personality. 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). She shot to fame after the release of her début album, T.K.O (2005). 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. "Kelly Khumalo shines at the SAMA 19" , e-Buzz, 14 May 2013. "Kelly Khumalo Scores Senzo Meyiwa’s Heart?" The Public News Hub, 7 July 2013.
Khumalo's ninth album, The Voice of Africa (2020), which incorporated elements of R&B, Gospel music and Afro pop. The album was certified gold in South Africa.
On 27 September 2006, her second studio album Itshitshi was released.
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).
Kelly began recording her seventh studio album in March 2016. On 28 October 2016, her seventh studio album My Truth was released. My Truth won Best Female Album at 2017 Metro FM Awards.
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.
On 9 October, she announced second single "Dance Comigo" on her Instagram, which was released on 12 October 2018.
On 5 November 2018, her album Unleashed was released in South Africa. The album was produced by Mondli Ngcobo.
"Esiphambaweni" featuring South African singer Hlengiwe Mhlaba, peaked number one in the gospel charts. 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.
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.
On 28 April, following the success of two dates, she added one more date that was held at Vaal on 28 May.
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.
Khumalo also announced her 10th album, From a God to a King. "Bazokhuluma" featuring Zakwe and Mthunzi was released on 4 November 2022, as the album's lead single. The album was released on 14 February 2023.
In September 2021, Khumalo was announced as Judge on Stand Up S.A.
Towards the end of 2021, she was a guest judge on Idols South Africa season 17.
In early April 2022, she was announced as a competitor on Tropika Island of Treasure, season 10.
In October 2020, five men were charged with murdering Meyiwa. The suspects denied that they were involved in the killing. It was also found that Kelly was communicating with one of the suspects through cellphone before and after the death of Senzo Meyiwa.
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.
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"Gospel Song Release - Esphambanweni featuring Dr Hlengiwe Mhlaba", AmenRadio, 12 Sept 2020.
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