Brenden Praise

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. Ledwaba develop musical interest at the age of six and began piano lessons at the age of 12, prior bass guitar and drums lessons.

He attended Graskop Primary School, and matriculated at Sybrand Van Niekerk High School in Sabie, Mpumalanga. Brenden enrolled at Emendy Sound and Music Technology College in Sound Engineering in 2013.

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.

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.

In December 2023, Ledwaba appeared on a collaboration "Mysterious Ways", with Mörda for The Color Purple Soundtrack.

Studio albums

 * Feel So Good (2019)
 * Mhalamhala (2023)

Extended plays

 * Misava (with Vanco) (2022)
 * The Gift, Vol. 1 (with Free 2 Wrshp) (2024)

Personal life
Brenden married Mpumi Ledwaba in 2016.

South African Music Awards
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 * 2021
 * Mhalamhala
 * Best Contemporary Faith Album
 * Nominated
 * Nominated