HLE (singer)

Hlengiwe Ntombela (born 12 April 1991), better known as HLE, is a South African gospel singer and songwriter. She is a former member of the gospel choir Joyous Celebration, and currently performs as a solo artist.

HLE
Birth nameHlengiwe Ntombela
Born12 April 1991(age 30) Kwaggafontein, South Africa
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Worship Leader
  • Musician
  • Musical director
  • Songwriter
  • Show Host
LabelsYKOE
The T Effect
Associated actsIsrael Houghton
Ntokozo Mbambo
Judith Sephuma
Khaya Mthethwa
Joyous Celebration
Benjamin Dube
Dr Tumi
Kirk Franklin
Websitehttp://www.hlelive.com/

Biography

Life

Ntombela grew up in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.[1] Her father was a bishop at Potters House Family Church.[1]

Career

Ntombela began her career as a backing vocalist for Ntokozo Mbambo.[1] In 2012, she was asked to lead a song with the Joyous Celebration gospel choir, after Khaya Mthethwa was unable to do so because of a commitment to Idols South Africa. She joined the choir afterwards.[1]

Ntombela later left the choir and embarked on a solo career as HLE. She recorded her debut gospel album, titled Your Kingdom on Earth, in 2019.[1][2] The same year, she was featured on Benjamin Dube's album, Glory in His Presence.[3]

In 2020, HLE released her debut solo single, "Dwala"; it debuted at number one on the iTunes charts.[4][5] She launched a project, The HOW Project, which centers around the heart of a worshiper.[6] A month later, she released her second debut single, "You Are".[7] HLE released her debut album, Your Kingdom On Earth (Live).[8]

On July 1, 2020, HLE's weekly show titled "Adlib" premiered on One Gospel, Channel 331, DSTv. In this show, Hle hosts South African gospel musicians.[9]

Discography

Singles

  • You Are Life (Malak Yaweh, 2018)
  • Dwala (Live) (YKOE / The T Effect, 2020)
  • You Are (Live) (YKOE / The T Effect, 2020)
  • Nguwe (Live) (YKOE / The T Effect, 2020)

Albums

Awards

South African Music Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2021 Herself Best Female Artist of the Year Nominated [12]

References
  1. Sekudu, Bonolo (2019-06-19). "Following God's lead". Move! – via PressReader.com.
  2. "Hle Ntombela-Mthethwa launches her first ever gospel album". Rosebank Killarney Gazette. 2019-06-26. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
  3. "Benjamin Dube releases his double disc album, Glory In His Presence". Just Nje. 27 September 2019.
  4. "HLE's debut hits high note with #1 single on iTunes All-Genre Charts". GATEWAY NEWS. 25 February 2020.
  5. "Hle - Dwala »". uBeToo. 2020-02-01. Retrieved 2020-07-31.
  6. "Hle Ntombela". Afternoon Express.
  7. https://www.shazam.com/track/520047062/you-are-live
  8. Andile "FineSalt" Vilakazi (2020-08-15). "HLE Announces Debut Album "Your Kingdom On Earth"". Gospel Corner Online. Retrieved 2020-09-04.
  9. "South African Gospel Singer HLE lands a hosting gig on One Gospel – Transafrica Radio". Retrieved 2020-07-31.
  10. "HLE Live – YKOE | Coming 28 August". Retrieved 2020-08-13.
  11. Clarks, Jessie. "Former Joyous Celebration Lead Singer HLE Announces Debut Album". TheChristianBeat.org. Retrieved 2020-08-22.
  12. Shumba, Ano (19 May 2021). "South African Music Awards 2021: All the nominees | Music In Africa". Music In Africa.
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