He is a Limpopo-born musician whose music has taken the country by storm. His hit Malwedhe had everyone fainting all over the place. His music also reflects his culture as he chooses his indigenous language.
Khutso Steven Kgale, more popularly known as King Monada, is a talented South African singer and record producer. He’s also called the King of Bolobedu. He’s known for hit songs, Ska Bhora Moreki, Benz and Malwedhe (Kea Idibala). The young talent is famous for his stunning vocals and unique composition skills.
King Monada is also a professional record producer. His Bolobedu singles have gone viral both within Africa and overseas. He shot to fame after releasing his 2016 singles "Ska Bhora Moreki" and "Malwedhe". These peaked at number nine on iTunes Chart and fifty-four on Apple Music Chart. Since then, he’s become a mainstay in the SA entertainment scene.
He’s accomplished a lot at such a young age. What do you know about this popular and talented singer? Let’s find out.
King Monada was born in Mokgolobotho village, in a lush town called Tzaneen. This was in the district of Mopani, in the suburb of Limpopo, South Africa.
He was raised by his mother, Thandi Matlala. His father, Elvis Kgatla, passed away due to illness. He has two older siblings, Michael Kgatla and Lucky Kgatla.
He attended Sebone Primary School and Mafutasane High School. However, Monada dropped out of school before completing grade 8 to pursue music.
King Monada speaks Khelobedu, a dialect of the Northern Sotho/Sepedi language.
When his peers could only think of playing, King Monada was dreaming about his future. He started his career when he was only in the eighth grade. He was keen to get his name out there and make a career for himself. His breakthrough eventually came in 2016. King Monada’s song, “Ska Bhora Moreki,” was his claim to fame. Since then, he’s worked with top SA artists and producers, such as Tshego, Gigi Lamayne, Blaq Diamond, Kabze de Small.
King Monada has released three albums so far. The three have given him great success starting with his first in 2016. Collectively, the albums contain 35 tracks. Some of King Monada’s new songs include the following:
Chemo
We Made It
Ase Mapiano
Ake Tihapa
Quotation
You can find all songs by King Monada here.
Ex Ya Drama - 10 tracks - Released in 2020
Noka Yao Goma - 10 tracks - Released in 2020
Molamo - 15 tracks - Released in 2016
King Monada was the talk of the town for having two beautiful women in his life. King Monada’s first wife and baby mama is Lerato Ramawela. You can find YouTube videos of King Monada’s wedding with Ramawela. He’s also in another relationship with Cynthia Ntebatse Lion, who’s rumoured to be his fiancé. In addition, he’s a proud father of three – eight-year-old Temoso, a baby boy named Junior and an 11-year-old (his child with his ex-girlfriend Sharon Masia. Sharon filed a court case against Monada for lack of child support).
King Monada’s household setup is a rather interesting one. His wife and baby mama live under the same roof. Even before she moved in, it was common knowledge that Cynthia Ntebatse Lion was his girlfriend. She worked at the Greater Letaba Municipality in Limpopo. She is from Modjadjiskloof, formerly known as Duiwelskloof, in Bolobedu district. He not only introduced Lion to his wife Lerato Ramawela from Lenyenye town’s Tickyline village but married her too.
At the same time, King has made it clear that he loves his first wife. He has flaunted her on his social media page. He even bought her a grey VW Polo as a gift! She is a doting wife and the mother of his children.
News of this polygamous relationship became public knowledge after he posted a selfie on his Facebook page. The picture had him, his wife Ramawela and Lion, and he captioned it with ‘King and Queens’. He ended that note with a love emoji!
He uploaded another selfie with both women in a car, along with a young boy. We think that’s his son. It would make sense, as King Monada captioned it with ‘family’, along with a love emoji.
King Monada married Ramawela first. She met him a long time ago before he became famous in 2016. In September 2020, news filtered through that King Monada left his second wife, Lion.LIMA (2018) – Best Khelobedu Single, Song of the Year, Best Duo/Group Collaboration
FAME SA (2016) - Best Sepedi Artist, Best Dance Artist, Entertainer of the year
He is a Limpopo-born musician whose music has taken the country by storm. His hit Malwedhe had everyone fainting all over the place. His music also reflects his culture as he chooses his indigenous language.
Khutso Steven Kgale, more popularly known as King Monada, is a talented South African singer and record producer. He’s also called the King of Bolobedu. He’s known for hit songs, Ska Bhora Moreki, Benz and Malwedhe (Kea Idibala). The young talent is famous for his stunning vocals and unique composition skills.
King Monada is also a professional record producer. His Bolobedu singles have gone viral both within Africa and overseas. He shot to fame after releasing his 2016 singles "Ska Bhora Moreki" and "Malwedhe". These peaked at number nine on iTunes Chart and fifty-four on Apple Music Chart. Since then, he’s become a mainstay in the SA entertainment scene.
He’s accomplished a lot at such a young age. What do you know about this popular and talented singer? Let’s find out.
King Monada was born in Mokgolobotho village, in a lush town called Tzaneen. This was in the district of Mopani, in the suburb of Limpopo, South Africa.
He was raised by his mother, Thandi Matlala. His father, Elvis Kgatla, passed away due to illness. He has two older siblings, Michael Kgatla and Lucky Kgatla.
He attended Sebone Primary School and Mafutasane High School. However, Monada dropped out of school before completing grade 8 to pursue music.
King Monada speaks Khelobedu, a dialect of the Northern Sotho/Sepedi language.
When his peers could only think of playing, King Monada was dreaming about his future. He started his career when he was only in the eighth grade. He was keen to get his name out there and make a career for himself. His breakthrough eventually came in 2016. King Monada’s song, “Ska Bhora Moreki,” was his claim to fame. Since then, he’s worked with top SA artists and producers, such as Tshego, Gigi Lamayne, Blaq Diamond, Kabze de Small.
King Monada has released three albums so far. The three have given him great success starting with his first in 2016. Collectively, the albums contain 35 tracks. Some of King Monada’s new songs include the following:
Chemo
We Made It
Ase Mapiano
Ake Tihapa
Quotation
You can find all songs by King Monada here.
Ex Ya Drama - 10 tracks - Released in 2020
Noka Yao Goma - 10 tracks - Released in 2020
Molamo - 15 tracks - Released in 2016
King Monada was the talk of the town for having two beautiful women in his life. King Monada’s first wife and baby mama is Lerato Ramawela. You can find YouTube videos of King Monada’s wedding with Ramawela. He’s also in another relationship with Cynthia Ntebatse Lion, who’s rumoured to be his fiancé. In addition, he’s a proud father of three – eight-year-old Temoso, a baby boy named Junior and an 11-year-old (his child with his ex-girlfriend Sharon Masia. Sharon filed a court case against Monada for lack of child support).
King Monada’s household setup is a rather interesting one. His wife and baby mama live under the same roof. Even before she moved in, it was common knowledge that Cynthia Ntebatse Lion was his girlfriend. She worked at the Greater Letaba Municipality in Limpopo. She is from Modjadjiskloof, formerly known as Duiwelskloof, in Bolobedu district. He not only introduced Lion to his wife Lerato Ramawela from Lenyenye town’s Tickyline village but married her too.
At the same time, King has made it clear that he loves his first wife. He has flaunted her on his social media page. He even bought her a grey VW Polo as a gift! She is a doting wife and the mother of his children.
News of this polygamous relationship became public knowledge after he posted a selfie on his Facebook page. The picture had him, his wife Ramawela and Lion, and he captioned it with ‘King and Queens’. He ended that note with a love emoji!
He uploaded another selfie with both women in a car, along with a young boy. We think that’s his son. It would make sense, as King Monada captioned it with ‘family’, along with a love emoji.
King Monada married Ramawela first. She met him a long time ago before he became famous in 2016. In September 2020, news filtered through that King Monada left his second wife, Lion.LIMA (2018) – Best Khelobedu Single, Song of the Year, Best Duo/Group Collaboration
FAME SA (2016) - Best Sepedi Artist, Best Dance Artist, Entertainer of the year
