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Released Sep 26, 2025
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Born
2000
2000
From
South Africa
South Africa
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Shalate Sekhabi was born in Mahikeng, South Africa, and raised in an environment deeply rooted in the performing arts. As the daughter of celebrated playwright and director Aubrey Sekhabi, she began formal drama and music training at the State Theatre when she was only eight years old. She later balanced her early professional roles with academic pursuits, eventually earning an honours degree in Film and Television from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2023.
Her professional career reached a turning point in 2020 when she appeared in the popular series The River, but she achieved nationwide fame through her portrayal of Shoki on the e.tv drama House of Zwide. She remained a central figure on the show until mid-2025, when her character’s exit marked her transition into a full-time music career. Beyond soap operas, she expanded her acting portfolio with a role in the 2025 Netflix production Go!.
In late 2025, Sekhabi signed with the African Creative Agency to launch her music career professionally. Specializing in R&B and Soul, she released her debut EP, Xa Ungekho, in September 2025. The project received critical acclaim for its emotional depth and exploration of themes like grief and healing. Sekhabi is recognized as one of South Africa’s most promising dual-threat talents, successfully bridging the gap between mainstream television and the contemporary music scene.