Kharishma

Melita Mogale (born 27 January 2004) mononymously known as Kharishma, is a South African singer and songwriter. She is best known for her contributions to the Limpopo music industry "Lekompo" genre. She gained a prominence with her viral single Matome in 2023 and has since released several successful tracks and a debut album. Fans refer her as the "Queen of Lekompo" with Shandesh and Janesh.

Early life Kharishma was born and bred in Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa. She attended Boshego High School in Mantheding, where she developed an interest in music during her eighth-grade year. Initially starting as a dancer and transitioned into singing, drawing inspiration from regional artists like Makhadzi.

Career Kharishma began her music career in 2021 with the release of her first major song Savannah, in collaboration with VRR PHA RSA. While the track did not achieve mainstream success, it helped establish her presence in Polokwane and surrounding areas.

Her breakthrough came in 2023 with the release of Matome, a collaboration with Ba Bethe Gashoazen. The song went viral, amassing over 3 million streams and marking her entry into South African music industry. Her song Chokeslam was the song of the year 2024 announced by the radio station Thobela FM and Capricorn FM.

In 2025, she released her debut album, Hear My Testimony (Juno) featuring 14 tracks and collaborations with artists includes Snowflake, Miniasque Dididado, Ba Bethe Gashoazen and TSP.

Personal life In 2023, Kharishma confirmed her teenage pregnancy, addressing public speculation on social media. She emphasized her focus on supporting her child and career, urging respect for her privacy.

On 31 October 2025, she was involved in a car accident near Sedikela Filling Station on the R37 in Ga Kgwete, Greater Tubatse. She sustained mild injuries and was in stable condition following the incident. The driver of the car, a University of Johannesburg student, died on the scene and another victim, a University of Limpopo student, died later at the hospital.

Discography Studio albums Juno (2025) Extended plays Malapi (2023)

Singles

As lead artist

As featured 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 AlbumZA "Di Chommi" (Shebeshxt feauring Kharishma, Naqua SA, Shandesh) 2021—Topless Shxt 3 "Reminder" (Tribby Wadi Bozza featuring harishma )2023—Beginning Our Forever "Sebetse" (Shebeshxt featuring Kharishma, Tribby Wadi Bozza)2024—My Music My Story "Makhwapheni" (Makhadzi featuring Kharishma, Naqua SA) 2025—Mbofholowo "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations