Velemseni

Singer/Songwriter

VELEMSENI is a singer/songwriter from the Kingdom of Eswatini with “a voice like honeyed- clouds” . Her music expresses cinematic sounds that refl ect contemporary African experiences and languages.

Her sound is a tapestry of diff erent infl uences, drawing especially from classical vocal techniques to African gospel harmony. It can be described as a
Neo-African Soul & alt. african-pop.

Works & Accomplishments:

• Standard Bank SHEroe award, 2024
• MTN Bushfi re Arts Committee, 2023/2024
• Won Best Afro-Soul, MTN SWAMA Awards, 2021
• Most streamed female artist in Eswatini, 2020
• Won Best Collaboration ('Lutsandvo' by Mzwaa feat. Velemseni) , MTN SWAMA Awards, 2019
• MTN Bushfi re, 2018
• Music Lecturer at Limkokwing University, 2018 - date
• A judge for the acclaimed talent search competition 'The MTN Spotlight' , seasons 1-3, 2019-2021
• F.N.B. Smooth Festival, 2015