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| birth_name = Shekhinah Thandi Donnell<ref>{{cite web|title=ABOUT - Shekhinah|url=http://shekhinahd.com/about/|website=Shekhinahd|accessdate=27 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Shekhinah Thandi Donnell - Bio|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/directory/shekhinah-thandi-donnell|website=Music In Africa|accessdate=27 January 2018}}</ref>
| birth_name = Shekhinah Thandi Donnell<ref>{{cite web|title=ABOUT - Shekhinah|url=http://shekhinahd.com/about/|website=Shekhinahd|accessdate=27 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Shekhinah Thandi Donnell - Bio|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/directory/shekhinah-thandi-donnell|website=Music In Africa|accessdate=27 January 2018}}</ref>
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1990|10|02}}
| birth_place = [[Pietermaritzburg]], [[KwaZulu-Natal]], [[South Africa]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Local lass will be singing for her life on 'Idols'|url=http://m.news24.com/news24/archives/witness/local-lass-will-be-singing-for-her-life-on-idols-20150430|website=News24|date=20 July 2012 |accessdate=4 February 2017}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Pietermaritzburg]], [[KwaZulu-Natal]], [[South Africa]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Local lass will be singing for her life on 'Idols'|url=http://m.news24.com/news24/archives/witness/local-lass-will-be-singing-for-her-life-on-idols-20150430|website=News24|date=20 July 2012 |accessdate=4 February 2017}}</ref>
| origin = [[Durban]], KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
| origin = [[Durban]], KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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'''Shekhinah Thandi Donnell''' (born 2 October 1994), known [[Mononymous person|mononymously]] as '''Shekhinah''', is a South African singer-songwriter, Shekhinah was among the Top 32 of [[M-Net]]'s [[Idols South Africa (season 7)|Season 7 of ''SA Idols'']] in 2011 and among the Top 6 of [[Idols South Africa (season 8)|Season 8 of ''SA Idols'']] in 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.afda.co.za/shekhinah-donnell-rises-above-the-stars/?cat=awards&main=/afda-news/awards|title=Shekhinah Donnell rises above the stars : AFDA|website=www.afda.co.za|language=en-US|access-date=2017-08-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170803174909/http://www.afda.co.za/shekhinah-donnell-rises-above-the-stars/?cat=awards&main=%2Fafda-news%2Fawards|archive-date=2017-08-03|url-status=dead}}</ref>
'''Shekhinah Thandi Donnell''' (born 2 October 1990), known [[Mononymous person|mononymously]] as '''Shekhinah''', is a South African singer-songwriter, Shekhinah was among the Top 32 of [[M-Net]]'s [[Idols South Africa (season 7)|Season 7 of ''SA Idols'']] in 2011 and among the Top 6 of [[Idols South Africa (season 8)|Season 8 of ''SA Idols'']] in 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.afda.co.za/shekhinah-donnell-rises-above-the-stars/?cat=awards&main=/afda-news/awards|title=Shekhinah Donnell rises above the stars : AFDA|website=www.afda.co.za|language=en-US|access-date=2017-08-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170803174909/http://www.afda.co.za/shekhinah-donnell-rises-above-the-stars/?cat=awards&main=%2Fafda-news%2Fawards|archive-date=2017-08-03|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Her debut studio album ''[[Rose Gold (album)|Rose Gold]]'' (2017), became her best-selling album and certified Multi-Platinum by [[Recording Industry of South Africa|RiSA]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Makhudu|first1=Tshegofatso|title=Shekhinah goes gold and platinum|url=https://www.channel24.co.za/The-Juice/News/Local/shekhinah-goes-gold-and-platinum-20180124|website=channel24|accessdate=26 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Shekhinah's Rose Gold goes gold|url=https://www.bona.co.za/shekhinahs-rose-gold-goes-gold/|website=BONA Magazine|accessdate=26 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Shekhinah's Rose Gold Album Attain Gold Status|url=http://musicmagsa.co.za/2018/01/shekhinahs-rose-gold-album-attain-gold-status/|website=samusicmag|accessdate=26 January 2018}}</ref> ''Rose Gold'' produced three number-one singles: "Suited"; "Please Mr." and "Different".
Her debut studio album ''[[Rose Gold (album)|Rose Gold]]'' (2017), became her best-selling album and certified Multi-Platinum by [[Recording Industry of South Africa|RiSA]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Makhudu|first1=Tshegofatso|title=Shekhinah goes gold and platinum|url=https://www.channel24.co.za/The-Juice/News/Local/shekhinah-goes-gold-and-platinum-20180124|website=channel24|accessdate=26 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Shekhinah's Rose Gold goes gold|url=https://www.bona.co.za/shekhinahs-rose-gold-goes-gold/|website=BONA Magazine|accessdate=26 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Shekhinah's Rose Gold Album Attain Gold Status|url=http://musicmagsa.co.za/2018/01/shekhinahs-rose-gold-album-attain-gold-status/|website=samusicmag|accessdate=26 January 2018}}</ref> ''Rose Gold'' produced three number-one singles: "Suited"; "Please Mr." and "Different".


Her second studio album ''Trouble In Paradise'' (2021), which was certified Gold by the [[Recording Industry of South Africa]] (RiSA).
Her second studio album ''Trouble In Paradise'' (2021), which was certified Gold by the [[Recording Industry of South Africa]] (RiSA).


==Career==
==Career==
===2016-2021: ''Rose Gold'', ''Trouble In Paradise'' ===
===2016-2021: ''Rose Gold'', ''Trouble In Paradise'' ===
In 2017, Shekinah released her lead single "Suited", which peaked No. 1 on South Africa Music charts and was certified with diamond plaque by the Recording industry of South Africa (RiSA).<ref name="okayafrica" />
In 2017, Shekinah released her lead single "Suited", which peaked No. 1 on South Africa Music charts and was certified with diamond plaque by the Recording industry of South Africa (RiSA).<ref name="okayafrica" /> In 2018, "Please Mr" and "Different" was released the same year, "Please Mr" was certified with gold plaque.<ref name="auto" />
In 2018, "Please Mr" and "Different" was released same year, "Please Mr" was certified with gold plaque.<ref name="auto" />


On October 6, 2017, her debut studio album ''Rose Gold'' was released in South Africa by Sony Music Entertainment Africa. Written solely by Shekinah, and David Scott, DJ Maphorisa, Luke Goliath, Mae N. Maejor resulting to Pop and Rnb genre record. ''Rose Gold'' became her best-selling album and certified Multi-Platinum in South Africa. ''Rose Gold'' spawned three single: "Suited"; "Please Mr." and "Different".
On October 6, 2017, her debut studio album ''Rose Gold'' was released in South Africa by Sony Music Entertainment Africa. Written solely by Shekinah, and David Scott, DJ Maphorisa, Luke Goliath, Mae N. Maejor resulting to Pop and Rnb genre record. ''Rose Gold'' became her best-selling album and certified Multi-Platinum in South Africa. ''Rose Gold'' spawned three single: "Suited"; "Please Mr." and "Different".
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On 7 May 2021, her second studio album ''Trouble In Paradise'', was released in South Africa.<ref>{{cite web|title =Shekhinah Experiences 'Trouble in Paradise' on Her Latest Album - OkayAfrica|url=https://www.okayafrica.com/amp/shekhinah-releases-new-album-trouble-in-paradise--2652909165|website =OkayAfrica|date= 7 May 2021|first=Nobantu|last=Shabangu
On 7 May 2021, her second studio album ''Trouble In Paradise'', was released in South Africa.<ref>{{cite web|title =Shekhinah Experiences 'Trouble in Paradise' on Her Latest Album - OkayAfrica|url=https://www.okayafrica.com/amp/shekhinah-releases-new-album-trouble-in-paradise--2652909165|website =OkayAfrica|date= 7 May 2021|first=Nobantu|last=Shabangu
}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Shekhinah delays 'Trouble In Paradise' album release|url=https://www.iol.co.za/amp/entertainment/music/local/shekhinah-delays-trouble-in-paradise-album-release-14e23000-2712-4591-8357-3cb88a206250|website=Independent Online |first=Entertainment|last= Reporter |date=November 20, 2020}}</ref> It reached Gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Shekhinah delays 'Trouble In Paradise' album release|url=https://www.iol.co.za/amp/entertainment/music/local/shekhinah-delays-trouble-in-paradise-album-release-14e23000-2712-4591-8357-3cb88a206250|website=Independent Online |first=Entertainment|last= Reporter |date=November 20, 2020}}</ref> The album was supported by two singles; "Fixate" and "Tide". It reached Gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).

"Fixate" debuted number 1 on RAMS Chart.<ref>{{cite web|title=Shekinah drops tide as Fixate hits #1 on radio|url=https://citylifearts.co.za/shekinah-drops-tide-as-fixate-hits-1-on-radio/|work=CityLife Arts|access-date=2024-07-12|date=2020-11-08}}</ref>


=== 2023-present: Upcoming album ===
=== 2023-present: Upcoming album ===
In early March 2023, Shekinah announced her upcoming third studio album, and its lead single "Risk" featuring Moliy. The single will be released in March 22.
In early March 2023, Shekinah announced her upcoming third studio album, and its lead single "Risk" featuring Moliy.<ref>{{cite web|title=SHEKHINAH IS SET TO RELEASE AN ALBUM WITH A LEAD SINGLE 'RISK'|work=GAGASI World|date=12 March 2024 |url=https://gagasiworld.co.za/shekhinah-is-set-to-release-an-album-with-a-lead-single-risk/|access-date=2024-07-12}}</ref> The single was released on 22 March 2024.

"Risk" debuted No. 9 on the Local Radio Chart Top 10.<ref>{{cite web|title=Local Radio Chart Top 10 - Week 27|url=https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/radio/|work=The Official South African Charts|access-date=2024-07-12}}</ref>


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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| [[Recording Industry of South Africa|RiSA]]: Gold<ref>{{cite web|last1=Selekolo|first1=Kabelo|title=Shekhinah's Back To The Beach song reaches GOLD status|url=http://www.events-burg.com/news/shekhinah-back-to-the-beach-song-reaches-gold-status/|website=Events Burg|accessdate=26 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Quma|first1=Babalwa|title=Shekhinah feels no pressure from the success of "Back to the Beach"|url=http://livemag.co.za/featured/shekhinah-feels-no-pressure-from-the-success-of-back-to-the-beach/|website=Live Mag|accessdate=26 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Another Kyle and Shekhinah hit on the way|url=https://www.channel24.co.za/The-Juice/News/another-kyle-and-shekhinah-hit-on-the-way-20160913|website=channel24|date=27 November 2015 |publisher=The Juice|accessdate=26 January 2018}}</ref>
| [[Recording Industry of South Africa|RiSA]]: Gold<ref>{{cite web|last1=Selekolo|first1=Kabelo|title=Shekhinah's Back To The Beach song reaches GOLD status|url=http://www.events-burg.com/news/shekhinah-back-to-the-beach-song-reaches-gold-status/|website=Events Burg|accessdate=26 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Quma|first1=Babalwa|title=Shekhinah feels no pressure from the success of "Back to the Beach"|url=http://livemag.co.za/featured/shekhinah-feels-no-pressure-from-the-success-of-back-to-the-beach/|website=Live Mag|accessdate=26 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Another Kyle and Shekhinah hit on the way|url=https://www.channel24.co.za/The-Juice/News/another-kyle-and-shekhinah-hit-on-the-way-20160913|website=channel24|date=27 November 2015 |publisher=The Juice|accessdate=26 January 2018}}</ref>
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! scope="row" | "[[Let You Know (Sketchy Bongo and Shekhinah song)|Let You Know]]" <small>(with [[Sketchy Bongo]] )</small>
! scope="row" | "[[Let You Know (Sketchy Bongo and Shekhinah song)|Let You Know]]" <small>(with [[Sketchy Bongo]] )</small>
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! scope="row" | "Risk" <small>(ft. Moliy )</small>
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|3<ref>{{Cite web|title=Local Radio Chart Top 10|url=https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/radio/|access-date=2024-07-27|work=The Official South African Charts}}</ref>
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! scope="row" | "Steady"
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| colspan="14" style="font-size:90%" | "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
| colspan="14" style="font-size:90%" | "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
|}

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|+ List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
|-
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! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year
! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"| [[List of music recording certifications|Certifications]]
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album
|-
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:100%;"|[[Entertainment Monitoring Africa|ZA]]<br />
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! scope="row" | "Whipped" <small>([[Tellaman]] ft. Shekhinah and [[Nasty C]] )</small>
|2019
| 1
| 5x Platinum<ref>{{cite web|title=Tellaman Reaches 5x Platinum Status For ‘Whipped’ Single Feat. Shekhinah & Nasty C|url=https://sahiphopmag.co.za/2020/08/tellaman-reaches-5x-platinum-status-for-whipped-single-feat-shekhinah-nasty-c/|website=SA Hip Hop Mag|date=August 18, 2020}}</ref>
| ''God Decides''
|-
! scope="row" |"God Laughs" <small>([[A-Reece]] ft. [[Sjava]] and Shekhinah )</small>
|2023
|16<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/a-reece-marks-sensational-return-with-p2-the-big-hearted-bad-guy-ed-107/|title=A-Reece marks sensational return with P2: The Big Hearted Bad Guy|date=2023-11-02|access-date=2024-07-12|work=The Official South African Charts}}</ref>
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|''[[P2: The Big Hearted Bad Guy]]''
|}
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===Metro FM Music Awards===
===Metro FM Music Awards===
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Latest revision as of 01:38, 15 December 2024

Shekhinah
Background information
Birth nameShekhinah Thandi Donnell[1][2]
Born (1990-10-02) 2 October 1990 (age 34)
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa[3]
OriginDurban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Genres
OccupationSinger-songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2011–present
LabelsSony Music[5]
Websiteshekhinahd.com

Shekhinah Thandi Donnell (born 2 October 1990), known mononymously as Shekhinah, is a South African singer-songwriter, Shekhinah was among the Top 32 of M-Net's Season 7 of SA Idols in 2011 and among the Top 6 of Season 8 of SA Idols in 2012.[6]

Her debut studio album Rose Gold (2017), became her best-selling album and certified Multi-Platinum by RiSA.[7][8][9] Rose Gold produced three number-one singles: "Suited"; "Please Mr." and "Different".

Her second studio album Trouble In Paradise (2021), which was certified Gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).

Career

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2016-2021: Rose Gold, Trouble In Paradise

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In 2017, Shekinah released her lead single "Suited", which peaked No. 1 on South Africa Music charts and was certified with diamond plaque by the Recording industry of South Africa (RiSA).[10] In 2018, "Please Mr" and "Different" was released the same year, "Please Mr" was certified with gold plaque.[11]

On October 6, 2017, her debut studio album Rose Gold was released in South Africa by Sony Music Entertainment Africa. Written solely by Shekinah, and David Scott, DJ Maphorisa, Luke Goliath, Mae N. Maejor resulting to Pop and Rnb genre record. Rose Gold became her best-selling album and certified Multi-Platinum in South Africa. Rose Gold spawned three single: "Suited"; "Please Mr." and "Different".

The album earned her 6 nominations at 2018 South African Music Awards and won New comer of the Year,Album of the Year, Female Artist of the Year.

On 7 May 2021, her second studio album Trouble In Paradise, was released in South Africa.[12][13] The album was supported by two singles; "Fixate" and "Tide". It reached Gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).

"Fixate" debuted number 1 on RAMS Chart.[14]

2023-present: Upcoming album

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In early March 2023, Shekinah announced her upcoming third studio album, and its lead single "Risk" featuring Moliy.[15] The single was released on 22 March 2024.

"Risk" debuted No. 9 on the Local Radio Chart Top 10.[16]

Discography

[edit]

Singles

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List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certification Album
South Africa (EMA)
"Back To The Beach" (with Kyle Deutsch ) 2015 RiSA: Gold[17][18][19] Non-album single
"Let You Know" (with Sketchy Bongo ) 2[20] Unmasked
"Suited" 2017 1 RiSA: Diamond[10][21][22][23] Rose Gold
"Please Mr" 2018 1 RiSA: Platinum[24][11][25]
"Different" 2018 1 RiSA: Gold[24][11][25]
"Risk" (ft. Moliy ) 2024 3[26] Non-album single
"Steady" Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
ZA
"Whipped" (Tellaman ft. Shekhinah and Nasty C ) 2019 1 5x Platinum[27] God Decides
"God Laughs" (A-Reece ft. Sjava and Shekhinah ) 2023 16[28] P2: The Big Hearted Bad Guy

Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with selected information
Title Album details Certification
Rose Gold[29]
  • Released: 6 October 2017
  • Label: Sony Music Entertainment Africa
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
RISA: Multi-Platinum
Trouble In Paradise [30] Released: 7 May 2021

Label: Sony Music Entertainment Africa

Formats: CD, Music download, Streaming

RiSA: Gold

Awards and nominations

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Shekhinah awards and nominations
Totals[a]
Wins9
Nominations14
Note
  1. ^ Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They acknowledge several different recipients, have runners-up, and have third place. Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in this award tally. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.

Basadi in Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 Herself SAMPRA Highest Airplay Won [31]
Pop Artist of the Year Nominated
2024 Won [32]

Metro FM Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2016
Back to the Beach (Shekhinah & Kyle Deutsch)
Best Hit Single[33][34] Nominated

South African Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2016
Back to the Beach (Shekhinah & Kyle Deutsch)
Best Collaboration[35][36] Nominated
2018 Best Pop Album[37] Nominated
Best Produced Album[38] Nominated
Record of the Year[38] Nominated
New Comer of the Year[38] Won
Album of the Year[39] Won
Female Artist of the Year[37] Won
2022 Trouble in Paradise Best Pop Album[40] Won
Female Artist of the Year Nominated

MTV Africa Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2016
Shekhinah & Kyle Deutsch
Best Pop & Alternative[41][42] Won

MTV European Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2018 Shekhinah Best African Act Nominated

All Africa Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2018
Album of the Year[43] Nominated
Best African Dance & Choreography[43] Nominated
Best Artiste/Group In African RnB & Soul[43] Nominated
Revelation Of The African Continent[43] Nominated
Best Female Artist in Southern Africa[44] Won
Songwriter Of The Year[44] Won
2021 "Fixate" Best Female Artist in South Africa[45] Nominated

KZN Entertainment Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2020 Herself Best Female Artist [46] Nominated

References

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  1. ^ "ABOUT - Shekhinah". Shekhinahd. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
  2. ^ "Shekhinah Thandi Donnell - Bio". Music In Africa. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
  3. ^ "Local lass will be singing for her life on 'Idols'". News24. 20 July 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
  4. ^ "In The Lab: Shekhinah Is Working On A South African R&B Album That Could Change The Game. Author: Sabelo Mkhabela". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  5. ^ "Shekhinah Signs To Sony Music". People magazine. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
  6. ^ "Shekhinah Donnell rises above the stars : AFDA". www.afda.co.za. Archived from the original on 3 August 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  7. ^ Makhudu, Tshegofatso. "Shekhinah goes gold and platinum". channel24. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
  8. ^ "Shekhinah's Rose Gold goes gold". BONA Magazine. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
  9. ^ "Shekhinah's Rose Gold Album Attain Gold Status". samusicmag. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
  10. ^ a b "Shekhinah's Hit Single 'Suited' Has Been Certified Platinum". okayafrica. 24 January 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
  11. ^ a b c "Shekhinah's "Please Mr" Goes Gold". Fakaza. Fakaza News. 2 April 2018. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
  12. ^ Shabangu, Nobantu (7 May 2021). "Shekhinah Experiences 'Trouble in Paradise' on Her Latest Album - OkayAfrica". OkayAfrica.
  13. ^ Reporter, Entertainment (20 November 2020). "Shekhinah delays 'Trouble In Paradise' album release". Independent Online.
  14. ^ "Shekinah drops tide as Fixate hits #1 on radio". CityLife Arts. 8 November 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  15. ^ "SHEKHINAH IS SET TO RELEASE AN ALBUM WITH A LEAD SINGLE 'RISK'". GAGASI World. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  16. ^ "Local Radio Chart Top 10 - Week 27". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  17. ^ Selekolo, Kabelo. "Shekhinah's Back To The Beach song reaches GOLD status". Events Burg. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
  18. ^ Quma, Babalwa. "Shekhinah feels no pressure from the success of "Back to the Beach"". Live Mag. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
  19. ^ "Another Kyle and Shekhinah hit on the way". channel24. The Juice. 27 November 2015. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
  20. ^ "Entertainment Monitoring Africa :: Local Chart". Entertainment Monitoring Africa. Retrieved 12 February 2017.[permanent dead link]
  21. ^ "Shekhinah's 'Suited' goes platinum". East Coast Radio. 23 January 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
  22. ^ "Shekhinah's #RoseGold album strikes gold". YoMzansi. 24 January 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
  23. ^ "Shekhinah Single 'Suited' Reaches Diamond Status". People Magazine. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
  24. ^ a b "Shekhinah's new record". ZAlebs. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
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