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Berita Afro Soul
Berita is a Zimbabwean born, South African based, Gugulethu Khumalo, is an award winning singer and songwriter who is popularly known by her stage name, Berita. She adopted the stage name Berita, which is her mother’s name, in honor of her mother and as well as all loving, hardworking African mothers around the continent.

Career
2012 - 2014: Early years and Conquering Spirit

Berita’s musical journey began in 2012 after leaving New Zealand, where her parents are immigrants working as dairy farmers, to come and study in South Africa. Equipped with just a guitar and her dreams, the 21 year old university student won the hearts of many South Africans with the release of her smash hit single, Thandolwethu, in a move that can now be deemed one of fate.

On 28 Feburary 2013, she released her debut album Conquering Spirit. The album was produced by gospel artist Thami Mdluli. The album did well and won Best Pop Album at the Metro FM Awards in 2013.

2014 - 17: Songs of Empowerment, Vth Season and Berita' 

On 26 December 2014, Berita released her sophomore album titled Songs Empowerment. Once again she worked with Thami Mdluli to produce this album. She also collaborated with the iconic Oliver Mtukudzi and Hugh Masekela on Mwana Wa Mai (A song she revisited). .

In May 2015, Berita signed with record label and marketing agency Vth Season.

Berita released her third album self-titled "Berita" on 9 June 2017. The album contained popular singles like "Suprises", "Nguwe Wedwa" and "Ezizweni" (which was later remixed by Mobi Dixion).

Notable Milestones / Achievements / Career Highlights

 * 2017: The 2nd most played song in the country according to the RAMS chart for Ezizweni with Mobi Dixon in May 2017


 * 2016: Participated in Coke Studio which resulted in the release of Vusu Yeke which she collaborated on with Yanga


 * 2016: Metro FM Top 40 single for Nguwe Wedwa (top 20 peak)


 * 2015: Song Writer Of The Year – Wawela Music Awards
 * 2015: Rising Star Of The Year - South African Afro Music Awards
 * 2014: Music Artist Of The Year nominee – Zimbabwe Achievers Awards
 * 2013: Best African Pop Album – Metro FM Music Award

Awards

 * 2017: Best Female - Eastern Cape Music Awards
 * 2016: Music Artist Of The Year – Zimbabwe Achievers Awards
 * 2015: Song Writer Of The Year – Wawela Music Awards
 * 2015: Rising Star Of The Year - South African Afro Music Awards
 * 2013: Best African Pop Album – Metro FM Music Award