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Brenden Praise

South African singer-songwriter and music producer

Brenden Praise

Birth nameBrenden Praise Ledwaba
Born (1994-02-05) February 5, 1994 (age 30)
Graskop, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Genres
Instruments
Years active2013–present
Spouse

Mpumi Ledwaba

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(m. 2016)​
Websitebrendenpraise.com

Musical artist

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 losing 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

As featured artist

Personal life

Brenden married Mpumi Ledwaba in 2016.[8]

Awards and nominations

Grammy Awards

South African Music Awards

References

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  2. ^ ab"Brenden Praise biography". HDS Entertainment. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  3. ^"South Africa: Idols: Brenden and Musa in the Final!". AllAfrica Global Media. 2013-11-20. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  4. ^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.
  5. ^Birjalal, Alyssia (2023-11-21). "Mörda and Brenden Praise feature on 'The Color Purple' soundtrack". Independent Online. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  6. ^Israel A, John (October 5, 2020). "Black Motion's "Joy Joy" Song Now Certified Platinum". Ubetoo. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  7. ^"Local Radio Chart Top 10". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  8. ^Chrizelda, Kekana (January 16, 2022). "Five years later Mpoomy Ledwaba reflects on marrying Brendan Praise at age 22". ThsisaLIVE. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  9. ^Gomez, Dessi (2024-11-08). "Grammy Film & TV Nominees Include Multiple Nods for Hans Zimmer, Atticus Ross, 'Twisters' And 'The Color Purple'". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
  10. ^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.
  11. ^"#SAMA30 unveils nominees for the Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year and RiSA Audio Visual (RAV) Music Video of the Year Awards". South African Music Awards. 2024-08-14. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  12. ^"Sensational Tyla leads the pack with five SAMA30 nominations". Sunday World. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.