Acclaimed Lesotho-born singer/songwriter Maleh stands at the threshold of a powerful new chapter, one marked by renewal, faith, and artistic clarity. This March, she brings her long-awaited new album Dithapelo to life in a once-off live concert at Johannesburg’s iconic Market Theatre.
Renowned for her captivating stage presence and a voice that carries both tenderness and command, Maleh has built a career defined by depth and authenticity. Rooted in her Basotho heritage, her music weaves Afro-soul, Afro-pop, and gospel influences into a sound that feels at once intimate and expansive. With Dithapelo, she turns inward, offering listeners a body of work shaped by reflection, prayer, and spiritual awakening.
Set in the heart of Newtown, the Market Theatre stands as one of South Africa’s most storied cultural landmarks. It is a fitting stage for an album that speaks to both personal transformation and collective experience. The concert follows closely on the release of Dithapelo, whose singles have already resonated strongly with audiences. The title track Dithapelo, alongside follow-up releases Baba and Umusa, have drawn widespread acclaim, positioning the album as one of Maleh’s most compelling offerings to date.
Ahead of its official release, the Dithapelo album surpassed 150 000 streams, reflecting strong anticipation from listeners. The latest single, Umusa, has received notable editorial support across major streaming platforms. Tracks from the album have had numerous placements across Spotify’s New Music Friday South Africa, New Music Friday Naija, New Music Friday Ghana, EQUAL Africa, Lehlaso, afro & soul and Made In South Africa. On Apple Music, tracks have received widespread support on Mzansi Soul, New Music Daily and New in Gospel.
This upcoming album launch performance will invite audiences into Maleh’s most vulnerable and spiritually rich work yet. More than a concert, the evening promises a deeply personal encounter, one that traces her journey through faith, growth, and artistic rebirth. Fans can expect an immersive experience where song becomes testimony and melody carries meaning beyond sound.
Reflecting on Dithapelo, Maleh shares:
“This album is an offering. I wanted to invite people into my personal conversations with my Maker, the Most High God, my prayers set to music. Sonically, the work remains soulful, but it carries more depth, more stillness, and more truth. It comes from a place of surrender, reflection, and renewal, where faith and artistry meet without compromise. This is the most honest music I’ve ever made, and I hope that when people hear it, they hear themselves too, their questions, their prayers, their hope. I can’t wait to share this next chapter with the world.”
