Shandesh

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Shandesh
Born
Rakgoale Nelly Machete

(2004-01-24) 24 January 2004 (age 22)
Ga-Modjadji, Mohlabaneng, Limpopo, South Africa
OccupationSinger
Years active2018–present
Musical career
OriginSolomondale, Limpopo
GenresLekompo
InstrumentVocals
Labels
  • Shandesh Music
  • Virgin Active

Rakgoale Nelly Machete (born 24 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

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Born on 24 January 2004,[1] in Ga-Modjadji, Mohlabaneng, in the Limpopo province of South Africa and raised in Solomondale, Limpopo,[2] Rakgoale Nelly Machete is prominently known as Shandesh.[3]

Career

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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,[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 and Shebeshxt.[3]

In 2025, with the South African record producer Mvzzle, she released "Sdudla or Slender" which peaked at number 2 on 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 of her achievements stating that "Ga Mmapula" was certified gold and "Sdudla or Slender" was certified platinum in South Africa by the 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]

Discography

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Extended plays

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  • Mphoentle (2022)
  • Versatile (2024)

Charted singles

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As lead artist

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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
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"Sdudla or Slender" (with Mvzzle) 2025 2 RiSA: Platinum[7] Non-album single
"Di Chopper" (with Mvzzle, featuring Abi wa Mampela and Naleboy Young King) 5 Non-album single
"Ga Mmapula" (featuring Hitboss) 32 RiSA: Gold[7] Non-album single
"Warning" (featuring Shebeshxt, King Salah and KayCherlow) 14 Non-album single
"Mamenemene" (with DJ Janisto and King Salah) 39 Non-album single
"Passport" (with Mvzzle) 36 Non-album single
"Tshwara Tlhogo" (featuring Abi wa Mampela and Hitboss SA) 57 Non-album single

As guest artist

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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 Non-album single

References

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