Brenden Praise | |
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| Birth name | Brenden Praise Ledwaba |
| Born | February 5, 1994 Graskop, Mpumalanga, South Africa |
| Genres |
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| Instrument(s) |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Mpumi Ledwaba (
m. 2016) |
| Website |
brendenpraise |
Brenden Praise Ledwaba (born February 5, 1994) known by the stage name of Brenden Praise, is a South African singer-songwriter and music producer. Ledwaba rose to prominence after contested on Idols South Africa season 9 and became a runner-up.
Early life
Brenden Praise Ledwaba was born on February 5, 1994, in small town of Graskop, Mpumalanga. [1] Ledwaba develop musical interest at the age of six and began piano lessons at the age of 12, prior bass guitar and drums lessons. [1]
He attended Graskop Primary School, and matriculated at Sybrand Van Niekerk High School in Sabie, Mpumalanga. [2] Brenden enrolled at Emendy Sound and Music Technology College in Sound Engineering in 2013. [2]
Career
Praise auditioned for the ninth season of Idols South Africa, successfully earning a place in the live rounds of the contest, before lost as the runner-up in November 2013. [3]
Ledwaba debut studio album Feel so Good was released June 28, 2019.
His studio album Mhalamhala, was released April 6, 2023. It earned him a nomination for Best Contemporary Faith Album at the 29th ceremony of South African Music Awards. [4]
In December 2023, Ledwaba appeared on a collaboration "Mysterious Ways", with Mörda for The Color Purple Soundtrack. [5]
Discography
Studio albums
- Feel So Good (2019)
- Mhalamhala (2023)
Extended plays
- Misava (with Vanco) (2022)
- The Gift, Vol. 1 (with Free 2 Wrshp) (2024)
Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ZA | |||||||
| "Love Comes Easy" | 2017 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "Ku Hava" (featuring Kid-X) | 2018 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "Journey To Cairo" (featuring Black Motion) | 2020 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "Mukutsuri" (featuring Mpho.Wav) | 2021 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "God You Keep on Blessing Me" | — | The Gift, Vol. 1 | |||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ZA | |||||||
| "Joy Joy" ( Black Motion featuring Brenden Praise) | 2018 | 1 | RiSA: Platinum [6] | Moya Wa Taola | |||
| "Moya" (Mpho.Wav featuring Brenden Praise) | 2022 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "Horns in the Sun" (DJ Kent featuring Brenden Praise, Mörda, Mo-T) | 2023 | 7 [7] | Weekent Sun Sets | ||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
Personal life
Brenden married Mpumi Ledwaba in 2016. [8]
Awards and nominations
South African Music Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Mhalamhala | Best Contemporary Faith Album | Nominated | [9] |
References
- ^ a b Mathebula, Kwanele. "5 minutes with Brenden Praise". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ a b "Brenden Praise biography". HDS Entertainment. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ "South Africa: Idols: Brenden and Musa in the Final!". AllAfrica Global Media. 2013-11-20. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ Mphande, Joy (2023-10-06). "SAMA nominee Brenden Praise talks life after 'Idols SA' to becoming a prominent voice in house music". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ Birjalal, Alyssia (2023-11-21). "Mörda and Brenden Praise feature on 'The Color Purple' soundtrack". Independent Online. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ Israel A, John (October 5, 2020). "Black Motion's "Joy Joy" Song Now Certified Platinum". Ubetoo. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ "Local Radio Chart Top 10". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ Chrizelda, Kekana (January 16, 2022). "Five years later Mpoomy Ledwaba reflects on marrying Brendan Praise at age 22". ThsisaLIVE. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ Langa, Phumlani S (October 5, 2023). "From Idols SA to a SAMA nomination, Brenden Praise opens up about stretching his talents". Drum. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
Brenden Praise | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Brenden Praise Ledwaba |
| Born | February 5, 1994 Graskop, Mpumalanga, South Africa |
| Genres |
|
| Instrument(s) |
|
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Mpumi Ledwaba (
m. 2016) |
| Website |
brendenpraise |
Brenden Praise Ledwaba (born February 5, 1994) known by the stage name of Brenden Praise, is a South African singer-songwriter and music producer. Ledwaba rose to prominence after contested on Idols South Africa season 9 and became a runner-up.
Early life
Brenden Praise Ledwaba was born on February 5, 1994, in small town of Graskop, Mpumalanga. [1] Ledwaba develop musical interest at the age of six and began piano lessons at the age of 12, prior bass guitar and drums lessons. [1]
He attended Graskop Primary School, and matriculated at Sybrand Van Niekerk High School in Sabie, Mpumalanga. [2] Brenden enrolled at Emendy Sound and Music Technology College in Sound Engineering in 2013. [2]
Career
Praise auditioned for the ninth season of Idols South Africa, successfully earning a place in the live rounds of the contest, before lost as the runner-up in November 2013. [3]
Ledwaba debut studio album Feel so Good was released June 28, 2019.
His studio album Mhalamhala, was released April 6, 2023. It earned him a nomination for Best Contemporary Faith Album at the 29th ceremony of South African Music Awards. [4]
In December 2023, Ledwaba appeared on a collaboration "Mysterious Ways", with Mörda for The Color Purple Soundtrack. [5]
Discography
Studio albums
- Feel So Good (2019)
- Mhalamhala (2023)
Extended plays
- Misava (with Vanco) (2022)
- The Gift, Vol. 1 (with Free 2 Wrshp) (2024)
Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ZA | |||||||
| "Love Comes Easy" | 2017 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "Ku Hava" (featuring Kid-X) | 2018 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "Journey To Cairo" (featuring Black Motion) | 2020 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "Mukutsuri" (featuring Mpho.Wav) | 2021 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "God You Keep on Blessing Me" | — | The Gift, Vol. 1 | |||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ZA | |||||||
| "Joy Joy" ( Black Motion featuring Brenden Praise) | 2018 | 1 | RiSA: Platinum [6] | Moya Wa Taola | |||
| "Moya" (Mpho.Wav featuring Brenden Praise) | 2022 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "Horns in the Sun" (DJ Kent featuring Brenden Praise, Mörda, Mo-T) | 2023 | 7 [7] | Weekent Sun Sets | ||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
Personal life
Brenden married Mpumi Ledwaba in 2016. [8]
Awards and nominations
South African Music Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Mhalamhala | Best Contemporary Faith Album | Nominated | [9] |
References
- ^ a b Mathebula, Kwanele. "5 minutes with Brenden Praise". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ a b "Brenden Praise biography". HDS Entertainment. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ "South Africa: Idols: Brenden and Musa in the Final!". AllAfrica Global Media. 2013-11-20. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ Mphande, Joy (2023-10-06). "SAMA nominee Brenden Praise talks life after 'Idols SA' to becoming a prominent voice in house music". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ Birjalal, Alyssia (2023-11-21). "Mörda and Brenden Praise feature on 'The Color Purple' soundtrack". Independent Online. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ Israel A, John (October 5, 2020). "Black Motion's "Joy Joy" Song Now Certified Platinum". Ubetoo. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ "Local Radio Chart Top 10". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ Chrizelda, Kekana (January 16, 2022). "Five years later Mpoomy Ledwaba reflects on marrying Brendan Praise at age 22". ThsisaLIVE. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ Langa, Phumlani S (October 5, 2023). "From Idols SA to a SAMA nomination, Brenden Praise opens up about stretching his talents". Drum. Retrieved 2024-07-07.