Zahara Husband: Was Zahara Married?
Rachel Fowler
Updated on February 14, 2026
Zahara Husband: Was Zahara Married? – Zahara, a South African singer-songwriter, achieved notable success in her music career.
After securing a record deal with TS Records, her debut album, “Loliwe” (2011), achieved double platinum status. The subsequent album, “Phendula” (2013), produced chart-topping singles such as “Phendula,” “Impilo,” and “Stay.”
Zahara Husband: Was Zahara Married?
When Zahara tragically passed away, she was in a stage of her life where marriage was on the horizon, although she had not yet tied the knot. The person who held a special place in her heart and had asked for her hand in marriage was Mpho Xaba. This significant development in Zahara’s personal life unfolded in March 2023 when Mpho Xaba made the heartfelt commitment to spend their lives together.
Her third album, “Country Girl” (2015), attained triple platinum certification. Zahara later transitioned to Warner Music after leaving TS Records. Her fourth album, “Mgodi” (2017), became her best-selling album, achieving platinum certification.
In 2021, her fifth album, “Nqaba Yam,” reached the number 1 spot on iTunes. Zahara has earned numerous accolades, including 17 South African Music Awards, three Metro FM Awards, and a Nigeria Entertainment Award. Notably, she was featured on the BBC’s 2020 list of 100 Women and served as a guest judge on the seventeenth season of Idols South Africa in 2021.
Her music, often described as “Afro-soul,” showcases her singing prowess in both Xhosa, her native language, and English. Her musical style is a blend reminiscent of Tracy Chapman and India Arie.
Her journey began by busking on the streets of East London before being discovered by TK Nciza and signed to TS Records. Her debut album, “Loliwe,” experienced remarkable success, selling out within 72 hours and reaching double platinum status in just 19 days.
At the 2012 South African Music Awards, she won eight awards, including “Best Female Artist” and “Album of the Year.” Subsequently, her second album, “Phendula,” garnered three South African Music Awards.
In the period between 2014 and 2018, she faced personal challenges, including the tragic loss of her younger brother. Overcoming a period of depression, she released the album “Country Girl” in 2015, winning two awards at the Eastern Cape Music Awards.
Transitioning to Warner Music in 2017, she released her fourth studio album, “Mgodi,” which achieved gold status within six hours. The album was supported by the Africa All Star Music Festival, spanning multiple venues in the United States.
After a four-year hiatus, she returned with her fifth studio album, “Nqaba Yam,” releasing the lead single “Nyamezela” in May 2021. The album, initially set for release on July 9, 2021, was delayed due to COVID-19 lockdowns and ultimately released on August 13, 2021. In December 2021, she teased her first Amapiano single on Twitter.
In 2021, Zahara made her television debut as a guest judge on Idols South Africa Season 17 alongside Dineo Ranaka.