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LEBOHANG
MATHAPELO
KGAPOLA
PROFILE FOR:
Website www.lebohangkgapola.co.za
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Twitter @lebohangkgapola
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WHO IS LEBOHANG KGAPOLA
Born and bred in Mpumalanga Lebohang is a middle child of three,
raised in a Christian home where her burning passion for singing began
in church. Her extraordinary unique hoarse alto tone came to light on
Sunday mornings, belting out solo performances of classics such as
“Amazing grace”, “Lamb of God” and” ‘I surrender all’. These are her
all time favourite songs which carry sentimental value to the bubbly
extrovert. They remind her of the way her mother would lead them and
of the start of her music ministry. Lebohang was the youngest member of
an adult choir in her local church, it was impossible to overlook the quality
of her voice as it surpassed her years, she became the centre of
attraction for music concerts , remarkably becoming a force to be
reckoned with in her home town at the tender age of 7.
Over the years she has joined various bands and choirs ranging from
wedding performances to corporate gigs, lounge gigs, festivals and
television shows. Today she is associated with the likes of Khaya
Mthethwa, Neville D, Ernie Smith, Loyiso Bala and Israel Houghton.
She has graced television screens of big music shows like; Afro Café,
Gospel Alive, Stripped Down and the game show ‘I LOVE South Africa’
becoming the first lead vocalist in the first season of the show.
THE GROWTH
Lebohang moved to Pretoria in 2011 in
pursuit to fully focus on performing and
studying part time. Over the years she has
met and performed with different bands and
artists like: Just Friends, Apple soul, Zuri-Afrika,
Morning Dew, Den Wade, Paseka, Morayks, Dj
Micks, Kelly Khumalo, Neville D, Khaya
Mthethwa and Israel Houghton& New Breed.
In 2011 Lebohang succesfully auditioned for New Breed Africa
and met Israel Hoguhton and Neville D for the first time , it was
a divine appointment because in the following year she met
Khaya Mthethwa during the recording of the “New Breed
Africa” album which both Khaya and Lebohang were a part of .
In 2013 Lebohang was invited by Khaya to record the TV show
“Gospel alive” and she has since then become Khaya’s back up
vocalist, which led her to a feature in his debut award winning
gospel album “The Uprising” released in 2014. The song ‘This
generation’ has been a blessing in and outside church
dominations with over 18 506 views on You tube and many
downloads on I TUNES. The song is very dear to Lebohang’s heart
as it is a declaration song of our generation, which speaks about
knowing who we are in God and the power and courage we find
in God’s word.
HER JOURNEY
Lebohang’s ability to sing almost any music genre is
evident in the kinds of TV shows she has worked on ( Afro
café , Stripped Down and I love South Africa ), although
her heart lies with gospel music, she has excellently done
back up vocals for different artists ranging from Afro pop,
jazz, house music , kwaito, rnb, hip pop and Afrikaans
music. Lebohang believes one can glorify the Lord in other
genres of music, “the quality of one’s work reflects Christ in
you, whether on pulpit or in the office”. And since the stage
is her office, she does her work so excellently that God is
reflected in her. “GOD is the one who gives you ability
and strength and creativity to do what u do…whether it is
considered “God’s work” or not. Everything I do is for the
glory of the Lord, that He be known as the giver of the
gift of music in me, whether it’s gospel or not. He is still
glorified.
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HIGHLIGHTSIn 2012 New Breed Africa (founded by Israel Houghton)recorded an album in which a song “Rain down” is a soundtrackfor the movie “I’m in love with a church girl” In 2014 Lebohangwas graced with the honour of ministering in Johannesburg withIsrael and New Breed, she then traveled with Israel&NewBreed to Ghana and Nigeria for more ministry work.Performing with Khaya Mthethwa in 2013 on South Africa’sbiggest talent show Idols is also one of Lebohang’s highlights ofher music journey.
HIGHLIGHTS 2014Lebohang performed the song “Beauty of difference”
and “Our God is Awesome” with Neville D and Brian
Temba on Etv’s morning show Sunrise. The song has
over 4 924 views on Youtube where Neville D features
Khaya Mthethwa and Lebohang Kgapola .
Picture taken at “child of the light” studio’s with Loyiso
Bala, Khaya Mthethwa, Ernie Smith and Nelville D
recording “Our God is awesome” remix.
In 2014 June the first, Lebohang was covered by
one of South Africa’s biggest newspaper “Sunday
Sun” on page 15. Lebohang has also been covered
twice in a local Christian newspaper KRUSH in her
hometown.
In 2015 Lebohang was featured on the prime time
Gospel TV show “Gospel Classics” as a guest solo
artist.
Another highlight was her first television interview
on channel 340 Dumisa TV on the show ‘More than
words’ which played on the first of October 2014.
HIGHLIGHTS 2016-17During the 2016-17 period, Lebohang was
featured on various albums like: Khaya’s award
winning live DVD, The Dawn, Loyiso’s Kingdom
Come studio album and Ernie Smith’s album
called Closer.
She also did backings on Musa and Robbie
Malinga’s Mr Serious Album.She also was a finalist at the 4th Annual SA Indies Music Week, held at
Gold Reef City, Johannesburg, South Africa. Currently she is working on
her own music which is set for release in the near future.