Thabo Hlongwane
Thabo Hlongwane, South Africa’s very own Afrikaans Zulu!
Thabo’s powerful operatic voice will give any member of an audience goosebumps! He does justice to old Afrikaans classics and Afrikaans legends like Bles Bridges, Ge Korsten and many more.
South African superstar Steve Hofmeyer was so impressed by Thabo’s great talent that he featured him on the well known song, ” My Diefie, My Duifie. Thabo has also appeared twice on one of South Africa’s biggest music extravaganzas – Skouspel !
He has released one album independently simply called “Thabo” featuring most of the old Afrikaans favourites.
Despite his wonderful talent Thabo has a very humble and quiet demeanor, that makes him a pleasure to work with for any events company.
Thabo offers spectacular performances, and is a pleasure on and off stage !
Thabo Hlongwane, South Africa’s very own Afrikaans Zulu!
Thabo’s powerful operatic voice will give any member of an audience goosebumps! He does justice to old Afrikaans classics and Afrikaans legends like Bles Bridges, Ge Korsten and many more.
South African superstar Steve Hofmeyer was so impressed by Thabo’s great talent that he featured him on the well known song, ” My Diefie, My Duifie. Thabo has also appeared twice on one of South Africa’s biggest music extravaganzas – Skouspel !
He has released one album independently simply called “Thabo” featuring most of the old Afrikaans favourites.
Despite his wonderful talent Thabo has a very humble and quiet demeanor, that makes him a pleasure to work with for any events company.
Thabo offers spectacular performances, and is a pleasure on and off stage !
Biography
Thabo Hlongwane born and raised in Ladysmith in KZN has made a big name for himself with his breath-taking performances all over the country.
He made his debut in the South African music industry when he music industry when he recorded a song “My Diefie my Diefie my Duifie” with top selling artist, Steve Hofmyer.
This opened doors for him to perform prominent events l like; Huisgenoot Skouspel 2005 & 2006 as well as Skouspel Plus 2005, a smaller version of Skouspel which was held in the Coca Cola Dome. He was seen sharing the stage with sharing the stage with some of some of South Africa’s biggest names: Kurt Darren, Juanita Du Plessis, Nicholis Louw, Nianell, Jennifer Jones to name a few.
Skouspel is a world class annual event and although mainly catering for the Afrikaans language group is one of the biggest, is one of the biggest music extravaganzas on the African continent, attracting attracting almost 40000 people over two weekends to Sun City!
He also performed on the following A-list shows and events: Miss South Africa and Miss Teen SA in 2005. . .
He sang the anthems at international sports events such as rugby test matches, South Africa vs. England and South Africa vs. Samoa which was viewed by millions worldwide.
In 2006, he performed at the opening of Parliament and in 2008 performed at the at the Shoprite Checkers year end function. The following year, on personal request from Mr Whitey Basson, he sang Frank Sinatra’s “My Way”.
Thabo has performed at a number of festivals around the country; The Cherry fees, Macufe, Volksblad Kunstefees, Gariep fees, Suidooster fees, Vonk fees and Bloemskou,
He has appeared and featured on various television and radio programmes; “Dis hoe dit is met Steve” with Steve Hofmeyer on Kyknet, Fiesta on Kyknet, Morning Live on SABC 2, Musiek Musiek on eTV with Eagan Williamson and “Sê Wie?” with Niekie van den Berg on Radio Sonder Grense.
He was featured in the popular South African magazine Huisgenoot.
In 2005 he released and distributed his debut album, simply named “Thabo Hlongwane” The album sold out within the year.
Thabo is a diverse artist, capable of catering for a diverse audience in any genre of music, Jazz, Soul/R&B, Blues, Classical and Gospel. He performs in various languages; English, Afrikaans and other South African ethnic languages.
The prominent radio presenter, Niekie Van Den Berg described Thabo as one of our artists who will become an icon in South Africa because of his ability of bringing together people of all races through his beautiful vocal sounds.
View Thabo's live performances and music videos!
Performing Jou Hart is weer myne at Liedjieboer Midrand.
Thabo Hlongwane and friends performing O Sole Mio, also featuring Thabo Pitze and Desmond Plank.
Featuring with Steve Hofmeyr on his music video, My Diefie My Duifie.
Performing the Australian National Anthem in Bloemfontein, Springboks vs The Wallabies, Tri Nations 2017
Listed below is Thabo Hlongwane’s discography. It includes a list of original albums and albums or DVD’s on which the artist has featured on.
Thabo Hlongwane has only released one album, simply named Thabo in 2006. The album was released independently and fully funded by himself. Thabo has collaborated with other artists and features on their albums as well as on two of the Skouspel DVD’s recorded in 2005 and 2006.
Thabo Hlongwane se nuutste enkel snit vrygestel op 15 January 2021 Leeftyd Net Soos Dit is beskikbaar op verskeie digitale platforms.
Skouspel 2005! Thabo Hlongwane tree hier op met Steve Hofmyer. Die twee sing Steve se duet “My Diefie My Duifie,” die tweede liedjie op die DVD en CD.
Thabo se sterk opera styl gee mens beslis hoendervleis. ‘n Kunstenaar wat met trots langs enige van Suid Afrika se top kunstenaars kan staan.
Weereens ‘n blyspel met meer as 30 top Suid Afrikaanse kunstenaars wat ‘n wereld klas vertoning aanbied!
CD’s en DVD’s is beskikbaar by meeste musiek en aanlyn winkels.
Thabo Hlongwane made his debut when he was invited by SA music legend Steve Hofmeyr to feature on his song; My Diefie My Duifie.
The track features on Steve Hofmeyr’s Grootste Platinum Treffers, track no. 38.
Thabo brings a strong operatic flavour to the song adding a wonderful nostalgic flavour.
Skouspel 2005! Thabo Hlongwane tree hier op met Steve Hofmyer. Die twee sing Steve se duet “My Diefie My Duifie,” die tweede liedjie op die DVD en CD.
Thabo se sterk opera styl gee mens beslis hoendervleis. ‘n Kunstenaar wat met trots langs enige van Suid Afrika se top kunstenaars kan staan.
Weereens ‘n blyspel met meer as 30 top Suid Afrikaanse kunstenaars wat ‘n wereld klas vertoning aanbied!
CD’s en DVD’s is beskikbaar by meeste musiek en aanlyn winkels.
Thabo Hlongwane voer die bekende “Halala” geskryf deur die oorlede Johannes Kerkorrel op. Dit vorm deel van die kenmerkende openings keurspel op Skouspel 2006. Weereens al die top Suid Afrikaanse kunstenaars vorm deel van ‘n asemrowende keurspel van die Afrikaanse taal.
Beskikbaar in DVD asook CD formaat by meeste musiek en aanlyn winkels.
Thabo Hlongwane is proudly sponsored by:
- ShowMe Vaal – www.showmevaal.co.za (Web Design/Site)
PRESS RELEASES:
Thabo, opening act for Jennifer Jones.
The show was opened by her support act Thabo Hlongwane, well known for his debut with Steve Hofmeyr on the song My Diefie My Duifie. Thabo swooned the audience with classics like Liefling, Funiculi Funicula and many more. A class act in his own right!
Follow Thabo's performances around South Africa
Event Calendar
2021-06-12 – 11:00 to 16:00 – WildsKOSfees at De Oude Kraal Country Estate, Bloemfontein. Entry fee R550-00, kids 6-12 years R100-00, 13 to 18 years, R220-00. Inquiries: +27(0)51 564 0733 or email: info@deoudekraal.com or find out more HERE
Physical Address: Bloemfontein
Mobile: +27(0)83 3814214
Fax: +27(0)867669018
Email: bookings@jenniferjones.co.za
Website: http://www.thabohlongwane.co.za
Directions: Bloemfontein
Latitude: -29.097064
Longitude: 26.161791