About Makhadzi

Born on the 30th of June 1996, Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona, popularly known by her stage name as Makhadzi (meaning Aunty), is a South African singersongwriter and dancer. She is very popular for her major hit songs “Tshanda Vhuya”, “Murahu”, “Zwivhuya”, “Red Card” and “Matorokisi”.

Makhadzi grew up in a little village called Ha-Mashamba Tshivhangani, where she was also born. The village is located just outside Elim in Limpopo province. She grew up in a disadvantaged family of unemployed parents. Makhadzi and two of her siblings lived together with their mother following her parents’s divorce. Then she was determined to become a good example for her younger ones as she is the eldest of the kids. Her grandmother played a huge role in her upbringing. She finished her grade 12 at Mukula Integrated school. Makhadzi graduated with a degree in Public Relations, and she proceeded with her studies by studying drama.