Shandesh

Rakgoale Nelly Machete (born 25 January 2004) is a South African 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 and platinum, respectively, in South Africa.

Early life Born on 25 January 2004, in Ga-Modjadji, Mohlabaneng, in the Limpopo province of South Africa and raised in Solomondale, Limpopo, Rakgoale Nelly Machete is prominently known as Shandesh.

Career She started her musical journey in fourth grade when she joined her church and school choir. Talking to DRUM magazine, she said that she started recording music professionally when she was in the eighth grade in 2018, at the age of 14. She worked with the likes of King Monada and Shebeshxt.

Shandesh is also planning on launching the Rakgoale Foundation, an organisation to help underprivileged kids with food parcels, sanitary towels and school shoes. Song of the Year Best Female Artist

Best Lekompo

2 RiSA: Platinum

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32 RiSA: Gold

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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 AlbumSA "Shapa Bell" 2025 34

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