VIDEO: Sibongile steals the opera show
Sibongile Mthiyane is considered the latest versatile and talented artist to bless the West Rand community with her brilliant vocals.
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Born and raised in Tshepisong, her journey in music began at the tender age of seven, when she was introduced to classical music at Margaret Gwele Primary School. She continued to nurture her passion for music throughout her school years, participating in the South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod competitions until she completed her matric at Wiseman Cele Secondary School.
Sibongile's professional career took off in 2015 when she worked with Big Wig Opera's chorus in three productions: L'elisir d'amore, La Bohème, and Madama Butterfly. She then went on to collaborate with Gauteng Opera's chorus in La Bohème. Her talent has also taken her beyond South Africa's borders, participating in an elegy by Gabrielle Goliath in Germany and performing at the Spiel Arts Festival in Sweden in 2019 alongside Khayakazi Madla and Phenyo Modiane.
Some of her notable performances include a concert at the Golden Gate Highlands National Park alongside Yolanda Nyembezi and the Gauteng Opera Chorus. In 2019, she was part of the Durban Opera Potpourri as a mezzo-soprano and presented the National Choir Festival live stream alongside Bongani Drama.
In addition to her classical background, Sibongile has explored other creative avenues. She released an EP titled Ungowami with Yustinez ZA in 2022, marking a new chapter in her music career as an Afro-beat artist. With a multifaceted talent portfolio, Sibongile is also a skilled makeup artist, presenter, and newsreader.
Through her journey, Sibongile has demonstrated her versatility, passion and dedication to the arts, making her a rising star in various fields.
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