Virgin Music South Africa Collaborate With Lekompo Music Artists
Rising star Vocalist Kharishma has officially joined forces with Shandesh the Vocalist and Janesh in a groundbreaking distribution and marketing deal with Virgin Music Group South Africa.
Virgin Music Group South Africa has officially entered the Lekompo scene, signing a distribution and marketing deal with three of the genre’s leading voices — Vocalist Kharishma, Shandesh the Vocalist, and Janesh.
Virgin Music confirmed the signing of Kharishma with a public statement celebrating the collaboration.
“Ma Bosso has officially landed! We’re thrilled to welcome the incredible Vocalist Kharishma to the Virgin Music Group South Africa family. Together, we’re taking Lekompo to even greater heights!”
The announcement comes on the heels of the vibrant #LekompoBalconyMix event, where Janesh and Abi Wa Mampela were honored with Gold and Multi-Platinum plaques for their standout contributions to the growing sound of Lekompo.
“Wow, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude! Huge thanks to my amazing friends, family, and fans for their incredible support. Receiving Gold and Multi-Platinum plaques is a dream come true, and I couldn’t have done it without all of you! Your love and enthusiasm mean the world to me. Thank you for believing in me and my music. I’m honored and humbled by this recognition,” shared Abi Wa Mampela
Shandesh the Vocalist, also received Gold and Platinum plaques for her chart-topping singles Ga Mmapula and Sdudla or Slender, cementing her as one of the most influential voices in the movement.
“It took me years, months, and days to get to where I am today. Since 2018, this shows that hard work pays. To my loyal fans — ke leboga support ya lena le lerato la lena. Where else would I have gotten platinum and gold? Keep supporting me and I’ll keep giving you music,” said Shandesh
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With Janesh and Abi Wa Mampela receiving Gold and Multi-Platinum plaques, and Shandesh hitting similar milestones, the numbers speak for themselves.
These artists have cultivated loyal followings and consistently deliver high-performing tracks, making them ideal candidates for broader distribution.
With Kharishma’s new single #FlyHighLekompo, and the genre gaining momentum across streaming platforms and social media, Virgin Music’s investment into Lekompo looks like a forward-thinking move in a market hungry for fresh, authentic South African sounds.