Acclaimed Lesotho-born singer and songwriter Maleh steps into a deeply reflective new chapter, one defined by faith, renewal, and artistic clarity. This March, she brings her long-awaited album Dithapelo to life with a once-off live concert at Johannesburg’s iconic Market Theatre.
Known for her commanding yet tender vocal presence, Maleh has built a career grounded in honesty and emotional depth. Drawing from her Basotho heritage, her sound blends Afro-soul, Afro-pop, and gospel influences into music that feels both intimate and expansive. With Dithapelo, she turns inward, presenting a body of work shaped by prayer, reflection, and spiritual awakening.
Set in the cultural heart of Newtown, the Market Theatre provides a fitting backdrop for an album that speaks to personal transformation and collective healing. The concert follows the release of Dithapelo, whose singles have already made a strong impact. The title track Dithapelo, alongside Baba and Umusa, has received widespread acclaim, marking the album as one of Maleh’s most compelling offerings to date.
Ahead of its official release, Dithapelo surpassed 150,000 streams, signalling strong anticipation from listeners. The latest single, Umusa, has earned notable editorial support across major streaming platforms. Tracks from the album have been featured on Spotify playlists including New Music Friday South Africa, New Music Friday Naija, New Music Friday Ghana, EQUAL Africa, Lehlaso, Afro & Soul, and Made in South Africa. On Apple Music, the project has received support on Mzansi Soul, New Music Daily, and New in Gospel.
More than an album launch, this live performance promises an intimate and spiritually rich experience. Audiences will be invited into Maleh’s most vulnerable work yet, where music becomes testimony and melody carries meaning beyond sound. It is a night of soul, spirit, and storytelling, tracing her journey through faith, growth, and artistic rebirth.
Reflecting on the album, Maleh describes Dithapelo as an offering, born from personal conversations with God and shaped by surrender, truth, and renewal. It is her most honest work to date, created in the hope that listeners will hear their own prayers, questions, and hopes reflected in the music.
