HLE (singer)

Hlengiwe Ntombela (born 12 April 1991), better known as HLE, is a South African gospel singer and songwriter. She is a former member of the gospel choir Joyous Celebration, and currently performs as a solo artist.

HLE
Birth nameHlengiwe Ntombela
Born12 April 1991(age 30) Kwaggafontein, South Africa
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Worship Leader
  • Musician
  • Musical director
  • Songwriter
  • Show Host
Labels
  • YKOE
  • The T Effect
  • Motown
Websitehttp://www.hlelive.com/

Biography

Life

Ntombela grew up in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.[1] Her father was a bishop at Potters House Family Church.[1]

Career

Ntombela began her career as a backing vocalist for Ntokozo Mbambo.[1] In 2012, she was asked to lead a song with the Joyous Celebrations gospel choir, after Khaya Mthethwa was unable to do so because of a commitment to Idols South Africa. She joined the choir afterwards.[1]

Ntombela later left the choir and embarked on a solo career as HLE. She recorded her debut gospel album, titled Your Kingdom on Earth, in 2019.[1][2] The same year, she was featured on Benjamin Dube's album, Glory in His Presence.[3]

In 2020, HLE released her debut solo single, "Dwala"; it debuted at number one on the iTunes charts.[4][5] She launched a project, The HOW Project, which centers around the heart of a worshiper.[6] A month later, she released her second debut single, "You Are".[7] HLE released her debut album, Your Kingdom On Earth (Live).[8]

On July 1, 2020, HLE's weekly show titled "Adlib" premiered on One Gospel, Channel 331, DSTv. In this show, Hle hosts South African gospel musicians.[9]

2022-present: new projects

In February 17, was announced that Hle has signed a record deal with Motown based in Nashville.[10]

Discography

Singles
  • "You Are Life" (Malak Yaweh, 2018)
  • "Dwala (Live)" (YKOE / The T Effect, 2020)
  • "You Are (Live)" (YKOE / The T Effect, 2020)
  • "Nguwe (Live)" (YKOE / The T Effect, 2020)

Albums

Awards

South African Music Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2021 Herself Best Female Artist of the Year Nominated [13]

References
  1. Sekudu, Bonolo (19 June 2019). "Following God's lead". Move! – via PressReader.com.
  2. "Hle Ntombela-Mthethwa launches her first ever gospel album". Rosebank Killarney Gazette. 26 June 2019. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  3. "Benjamin Dube releases his double disc album, Glory In His Presence". Just Nje. 27 September 2019.
  4. "HLE's debut hits high note with #1 single on iTunes All-Genre Charts". GATEWAY NEWS. 25 February 2020.
  5. "Hle - Dwala »". uBeToo. 1 February 2020. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  6. "Hle Ntombela". Afternoon Express.
  7. "You Are (Live)". Shazam.com. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
  8. Andile "FineSalt" Vilakazi (15 August 2020). "HLE Announces Debut Album "Your Kingdom On Earth"". Gospel Corner Online. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
  9. "South African Gospel Singer HLE lands a hosting gig on One Gospel – Transafrica Radio". Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  10. Bambalele, Patience (17 February 2022). "Hle taps global market with Motown Gospel deal". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  11. "HLE Live – YKOE | Coming 28 August". Hlelive.com. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  12. Clarks, Jessie (7 August 2020). "Former Joyous Celebration Lead Singer HLE Announces Debut Album". TheChristianBeat.org. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
  13. Shumba, Ano (19 May 2021). "South African Music Awards 2021: All the nominees | Music In Africa". Music In Africa.
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