Kelly Nonhlanhla Khumalo (born November 11, 1982) is a South African singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. Born and raised in Nquthu, KwaZulu-Natal, she was discovered while performing at a gospel talent search and signed a record deal with Bonsai Entertainment, released her debut studio album T.K.O (2005). She shot to fame after the release of her debut album T.K.O (2005). She was named the Best Newcomer of 2005 in the Afro Pop music circuit. The Past, The Present, The Future album was released on 5 November 2012. In May 2013, She scooped award at the 19th South African Music Awards. Khumalo's ninth album The Voice of Africa (2020), which incorporated elements of R&B, gospel and Afro pop. The album was certified gold in South Africa. Life and career Kelly Khumalo was born in Katlehong and moved to KwaZulu-Natal. She relocated to Gauteng in 1997. T.K.O (2005), Itshitshi (2006) Kelly debut solo album T.K.O was released on August 19, 2005, in South Africa, and earned her two nominations Song of the Year and Best Afro Pop album at 2006 South African Music Awards. On September 27, 2006, her second studio album Itshitshi was released. The Past, The Present, The Future (2012), Back to My Roots(2014), My Truth (2016), Unleashed (2018) On November 5, 2012, The Past, The Present, The Future album was released in South Africa. At the 19th SAMA awards (2013) her album The Past, The Present, The Future won the Best Female Artist of the Year award. In October 2014, the single "Asine" was released and nominated for Song of The Year at Metro FM Awards (2015), and her album, Back to my Roots for Best African Pop Album and nominated for Best African Adult Album at South African Music Awards XXXI (2015). Kelly began recording her seventh studio album in March 2016. On October 28, 2016, her seventh studio album My Truth was released. My Truth won Best Female Album at 2017 Metro FM Awards. In January 2018, Kelly began to work on her eighth studio album, and released its lead single "Jehovah" on July 9, 2018, featuring J F.L.O. On October 9, she announced second single "Dance Comigo" on her instagram, which was released on October 12, 2018. On November 5, 2018, her album Unleashed was released in South Africa. The album was produced by Mondli Ngcobo. 2020-present: The Voice of Africa, Gospel Explosion Concert, Upcoming album