SAI HLE
SAI HLE | |
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.png) SAI HLE in 2025 (Sethu & Mahle) | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Gqeberha, South Africa |
| Origin | Johannesburg, South Africa |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2020-present |
| Website | saihle |
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SAI HLE are a South African musical duo composed of sisters Amahle Koom and Siphosethu Koom.[1]. They grew up in the Eastern Cape (born in Gqeberha) and the East Rand of Gauteng, and began singing together in church and school choirs from a young age [1]. As teenagers they served as backing vocalists for South African gospel artists, which exposed them early to the music industry [1]. In style, SAI HLE blend soulful African vocals with contemporary house, amapiano and afrotech [1][2]. Their sound has been described as “Afro-soul” with deep, shuffling Afro-house beats [1][2]
Career
In 2021 the duo launched their mainstream recording career with the release of their debut singles “Let Me” and “Impilo” . They followed this in 2022 with the songs “Thixo” and “Ngomso” [1]. The track “Thixo” was later featured on an EP by DJ and media personality MacG of Podcast & Chill [1], giving them wider exposure. SAI HLE have also collaborated with other artists: they appear on DJ Karyendasoul’s 2023 album on the single “WL4OM” (credited as Karyendasoul & Bokkieult featuring SAI HLE) [2]. From 2022 onward the sisters worked closely with singer Marcus Harvey – they have performed live as his backing vocalists and contributed vocals to his material. In particular, SAI HLE are featured on Marcus Harvey’s 2024 album Now You Know Me, singing on the tracks “Malume” (track 5) and “Factual” (track 9) [3].
Discography
"MacG - Thixo (feat. SAI HLE)" from the album Songs I Put My Name On
- Released: October 14, 2022
- Label: M2N Services
"BOKKIEULT - Sendimile (feat. SAI HLE)" from the album 10 000 Hours
- Released: March 31, 2023
- Label: Sony Music
"Karyendasoul & BOKKIEULT - WL4OM (feat. SAI HLE)" from the album We Live 4 Our Music
- Released: April 7, 2023
- Label: Mayonie Productions
"Marcus Harvey - Malume (feat. SAI HLE)" from the album Now You Know Me
- Released: June 21, 2024
- Label: Stay Low Records
"Marcus Harvey - Factual (feat. SAI HLE)" from the album Now You Know Me
- Released: July 5, 2024
- Label: Stay Low Records
Noom - Be There (feat. SAI HLE)
- Released: August 9, 2024
- Label: Enormous Moments
"DJ 2K - Ntyayambo (feat. SAI HLE)" from the album Checkmate
- Released: November 29, 2024
- Label: MyTake Entertainment
- Director: Offie Cooper
Performances
SAI HLE have performed extensively in South Africa, both in live music venues and at special events. They did regular shows at restaurants, weddings, nightclubs and corporate functions at the beginning of their career. In late 2022 they played at a high-profile gala dinner hosted by UNISA for the South African Chapter of the International Association of Women Judges. President Cyril Ramaphosa was among the attendees at that event, giving the duo significant exposure. In 2021 SAI HLE became Marcus Harvey's official backing vocalists for live performances till 2024 where Marcus Harvey and SAI HLE opened for FKJ's (French Kiwi Juice) headline show in Johannesburg on 25 June 2023 at Constitution Hill. In 2025, SAI HLE were invited to perform at the launch of Oriflame Cosmetics in South Africa, an event hosted by rapper Khuli Chana. There they introduced their new amapiano single “UBUMNND” to the audience.
Their stage presence and smooth harmonies have earned them favorable notices at such events. By blending soulful gospel-inflected vocals with modern house and amapiano rhythms, SAI HLE continue to attract a growing following in South Africa’s vibrant music scene.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Laubscher, Jan (2024-06-13). "'Now we are cooking a hit' – Music duo, Sai Hle reveals new hit single is forthcoming". Student Living South Africa. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "SOUTH AFRICAN HOUSE PIONEER KARYENDASOUL SERVES UP HIS DEBUT ALBUM, WL4OM (WE LIVE 4 OUR MUSIC) — Mebala Press Entertainment News, Podcasts, and Celebrity Content". Mebala Press. 2023-04-10. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
- ↑ "Marcus Harvey Embodies Uniqueness And His Chosen One Identity On His Album "Now You Know Me" - The Music Review". 2024-07-11. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
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