Rebecca Malope is South Africa’s Gospel Queen! Since she broke onto the South African gospel scene, Rebecca has been a household name. And her presence is felt no matter where or for who she performs. A large part of this is the fact that she consistently reinvents the wheel while giving her audience an authentic experience.

Malope’s talent is not only enjoyed and recognised in South Africa but across Africa and the world. She has performed in the USA, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Nigeria, Malawi, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana, Namibia, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Ghana, and Angola to name a few.

Rebecca has many accolades, including:

• First black female artist to perform at the State Theatre after the fall of Apartheid
• First South African artist to have a song (Uthando Lwam’) included in the American Christian Churches hymnbook
• Singing at Nelson Mandela's Presidential inauguration
• Performing with the National Symphony Orchestra
• Packing out the Natal Playhouse Opera Theatre
• Igniting the stage at a Gospel festival in Washington DC

But that’s not all, she’s been a longstanding ambassador for famous South African brands such as Cell C, Sunlight Liquid Soap, and even a Korean pot brand.

Rebecca attributes a large part of her success to her upbringing in a township called Lekazi near the Kruger National Park. As tough as her childhood was, she persisted and moved to Evaton in Gauteng to pursue her dreams. Hers is a story of resilience, determination, and chutzpah. A true reminder of Philippians 4:13 which says, “I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me”. Rebecca was the host and singer of the ICONIC Sunday show on SABC 2’s It’s Gospel Time and Mzansi Magic’s Clash of The Choirs.

This industry veteran has been in the business for 30 years and won a range of awards such as the SA Music Awards Crown Gospel Music Awards, MetroFM Music Awards, Kora All Africa Music Awards later. She has released 36 chart breaking albums, sold millions of copies, honoured by institutions of higher learning and above all is respected by her peers and revered by legions of her fans. From the moment she entered and won “Shell Road to Fame”, Malope’s name was in the stars. Her superb collaboration with Sizwe Zako, Vuyo Mokoena and Jabu Nkabinde weaned her off bubble gum music and instead spurned gospel anthems that inspired generations.

Her commitment to her faith through her music has given birth to new believers. And with her talent, it’s easy to understand why. Rebecca has a way of engaging with her audience, which is led by her iconic voice. Many of her fans have credited her voice as a comfort through tough times and has called her strength a spiritual booster.

Despite all these tremendous accomplishments and accolades, heartaches and struggles, Rebecca refuses to forget her roots and her biggest mentor, her Lord. And she's always pushing herself forward – honing her song writing talent. Since she joined SAMRO Rebecca has notified more than 70 songs! She is the original gospel superstar who performs mostly new compositions, and her unique style of singing has been imitated by many young artists and continues to be an inspiration to wannabe singers.