Biography
Sipho Kaleni (born c. 1976) was a South African singer, DJ, radio, and television personality. He was best known as a Deejay for the Christian radio station Radio Pulpit. He also gained prominence for hosting the music show Gospel Gold.
The 46 years old has dropped many hit gospel songs like Standing Tall on My Knees, Lord You Are Faithful, and Yebo Bakithi Sombonga. He has worked with other prominent personalities on media personalities like Zanele Mbokazi.
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| Background Details | |
| Name: | Sipho Kaleni |
| Born: | 1976 |
| Died: | 2022 (age 46 years) |
| Place of Birth: | Springs |
| Parents: | Mr and Mrs Kaleni |
| Education: | Nkumbulo Comprehensive School |
| Occupation: | Singer, DJ, songwriter, radio, and television personality |
| Genre: | Gospel |
| Spouse: | Nomelikhaya Kaleni |
| Children: | 4 |
Early Life
Sipho Kaleni was a 46-year-old singer born in 1976 in Springs in South Africa to the Kaleni family. He spent his childhood days in KwaThema township in Springs, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. Growing up in a Christian home influenced his love for the things of God.
Education
Kaleni attended Umsobomvu Primary School and Nkumbulo Comprehensive School in KwaThema.
Career
The gospel musician has been in the music industry for years. He has worked with many prominent musicians and groups like the Emmanuel Ministry. He was a songwriter and has written songs for artists like Lebo Sekgobela and Tebello Sukwene.
At 17, Kaleni started to work as a presenter of the Masimdumise youth program on SABC1. In 2005, he became the presenter of Gospel Gold on SABC1 after a long absence from the South African television screen.
Sipho has worked with Zanele Mbokazi to manage her Christian talk show broadcast on Soweto TV. He has also worked at Radio Pulpit as a radio presenter. In 2015, he released an album titled Remain in God’s Pot.
Personal Life
Sipho Kaleni was married to Nomelikhaya Kaleni. He and his wife are proud parents of three children. He was a born-again Christian.
Discography
Songs
- Standing Tall on My Knees
- Lord You Are Faithful
- Yebo Bakithi Sombonga
- Amandla Ngawakho
- Malibongwe ‘Igama
- Remain in Gods Pot
- Nkosi yizwa ukuncenga kwam
- You Alone Are God
- Reveal Yourself
- Garden of Love
- Umhlengi
- Maranatha
- Halleluyah
- Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
- While You Wait
- Lamb of God
- No One Greater
Albums
- Remain in God’s Pot
Cause of Death
The radio personality is reportedly dead in 2022. Many celebrities and fans have paid tribute to the late Deejay, including his colleagues in the gospel music industry. Though, the details surrounding his death are unknown.