Zolani Mahola

Zolani Mahola
Zolani Mahola 2023 Promotional Image
Background information
Birth nameZolani Mahola
Also known asThe One Who Sings
Born (1981-07-19) 19 July 1981
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
OriginCape Town, South Africa
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • actress
Instruments
  • Voice
  • guitar
Years active2002–present
LabelsPlatoon
Websitewww.theonewhosings.com

Zolani Mahola (born 19 July 1981) is a South African singer, actress, storyteller and inspiration speaker, now also known under the stage name The One Who Sings. She is best known as the former lead singer of the pan-African South African music group Freshlyground since 2002. On 15 August 2019, Mahola officially announced the launch of her solo career while the Freshlyground band went on to have their last performance after 17 years on 31 December 2019 at Kirstenbosch Gardens in Cape Town.