MsSupa
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MsSupa | |
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 MsSupa | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Siwelile Ayanda Ngidi |
| Born | September 19, 1983 Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Origin | Benoni, Gauteng / Madadeni, Newcastle, South Africa |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
Siwelile Ayanda Malele (born 19 September 1983 as Siwelile Ayanda Ngidi), known professionally as MsSupa, is a South African hip-hop artist, keynote speaker, corporate MC, and business executive.[1] Often referred to as the "First Lady of South African Hip Hop", she is widely recognized as a pioneer among female rap artists in the country and was the first female rapper featured in Hype Magazine.[2]
In addition to her music career, Malele works as a professional short-term insurance broker and founded the financial services firm Oranda Risk.
Early life and education
Siwelile Ayanda Ngidi was born on 19 September 1983 in Benoni, Gauteng. During early childhood, she moved to KwaZulu-Natal, spending formative years in Madadeni, Newcastle, where she attended Qedizaba Lower Primary School until 1992. Her family returned to Gauteng in 1992, where she completed her primary schooling at Rynfield Primary School and her secondary education at Benoni High School.[2]
She earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree from Milpark Education and completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (PDBA) at the University of the Witwatersrand.
Music career
Operating under the stage name MsSupa, Malele began performing in the South African underground hip-hop scene during the early 2000s.[1] She emerged as one of the early female hip-hop soloists in South Africa and became the first female rapper highlighted by Hype Magazine, South Africa's premier hip-hop publication.[2]
Throughout her music career, she has released several solo projects and collaborated with notable figures in the South African music industry. In 2008, she featured on a track with Hip Hop Pantsula (HHP) on his album Dumela. Her discography includes the mixtape The Complete Puzzle (2007), the project HerStory in the Making (2014), and the Distanced EP (2020). Her single "P.S.A (Public Service Announcement)" was remixed in 2020 featuring prominent female rap artists Gigi Lamayne, Moozlie, and Nelz.[3]
In 2020, she was nominated for Best Female Artist at the South African Hip Hop Awards (SAHHA).[2] She released her album 4.0 in 2024.
Business and speaking career
Parallel to her musical pursuits, Malele established a career in financial services as a short-term insurance broker and founded Oranda Risk. She created "The Insurance Guru", a consumer education initiative and YouTube channel dedicated to demystifying short-term insurance policies and financial literacy. She also works as a corporate master of ceremonies (MC) and keynote speaker.
Personal life
Malele resides in Gauteng, South Africa, and has two children.
Discography
- The Complete Puzzle (2007)
- HerStory in the Making (2014)
- Distanced E.P (2020)
- 4.0 (2024)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | South African Hip Hop Awards (SAHHA) | Best Female Artist | Herself | Nominated |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mpi, Mane (12 December 2019). "Hip hop queen Ms Supa is taking women to forefront of genre". Independent Online (IOL). Retrieved 12 August 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Masilela, Penelope (27 November 2020). "Former Benonian needs your vote to be named best female artist at the SAHHA". Benoni City Times / The Citizen. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
- ↑ "P.S.A (Public Service Announcement) [Remix] – Single by MsSupa". Apple Music. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
External links
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