Maleh to Launch New Album Dithapelo with Special Concert at Market Theatre

Lesotho-born singer and songwriter Maleh is ushering in a powerful new phase of her artistic journey with the live launch of her highly anticipated album, Dithapelo. The once-off concert will take place this March at Johannesburg’s iconic Market Theatre, bringing her deeply personal new body of work to the stage.

Widely respected for her emotive voice and commanding stage presence, Maleh has built a reputation for music that is both honest and spiritually grounded. Drawing from her Basotho heritage, she blends Afro-soul, Afro-pop and gospel influences to create a sound that feels intimate yet far-reaching. With Dithapelo—which translates to “prayers”—Maleh turns inward, presenting a project shaped by reflection, faith and spiritual renewal.

The Market Theatre, located in the cultural hub of Newtown, is one of South Africa’s most revered performance spaces and provides a fitting backdrop for an album centred on transformation and shared human experience. The concert follows the album’s release, which has already begun to make a strong impact through its lead singles.

The title track Dithapelo, along with Baba and the latest single Umusa, has received widespread acclaim from listeners and critics alike, positioning the project as one of Maleh’s most compelling releases to date. Even ahead of its official release, the album surpassed 150,000 streams, signalling strong anticipation from audiences across the continent.

Umusa has also enjoyed notable editorial support on major streaming platforms, with tracks from Dithapelo featured on prominent playlists including Spotify’s New Music Friday South Africa, New Music Friday Naija, New Music Friday Ghana, EQUAL Africa, Lehlaso, Afro & Soul, and Made in South Africa, as well as strong support on Apple Music.

As one of Lesotho’s most celebrated musical exports, Maleh continues to fly the Basotho flag high, using her voice, faith and artistry to connect deeply with audiences at home and beyond.