Recently, Samthing Soweto got into a controversy when his fans were speculating so many things about his weight loss. But now, he opened up
Recently, many people on social media platforms are talking about Samthing Soweto. While some admirers are concerned about Samthing Soweto’s dramatic reduction of weight, others have body-shamed him and questioned his health.
Samthing Soweto Talks About Reason Behind Weight Loss, Know His Age, Songs, Family, Net Worth, Biography
But after weeks of speculation, singer and composer Samkelo “Samthing Soweto” Mdolomba has finally responded, claiming that he is not unwell but rather undergoing a lifestyle change. He said,
I just wanted to address the recent thing that’s happening about people talking about my weight and stuff. Yazi bafethu, you are not wrong; I am going through a lot. I just wanted to thank everyone who sent a prayer, who sent a loving message in support. I really appreciate it.
He added that he is not dying and that the shift is not caused by “personal stress.”
So, let’s find out more about him:
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They'll then, potentially, discover that they're positive & internalise the stigma
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— 💜Xavier's Son🇿🇦 (@Xavier__101) May 23, 2022
Samthing Soweto addresses his weight loss journey and says he changed his lifestyle which contributed towards him losing weight. pic.twitter.com/neC7Mmkvnm
— Musa Khawula (@MusaKhawula) May 23, 2022
Who Is Samthing Soweto?
Samkelo Lelethu Mdolomba, better known as Samthing Soweto, is a singer and composer from South Africa. He’s well known for his singing on Sun-El Musician’s song “Akanamali” and his Spotify hit “Akulaleki.”
His birthdate is January 21, 1988, and he was born and reared in Protea North, Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa.
He dropped out of 8th grade due to dyslexia issues.
Due to the hardships he had at home, the singer turned to drugs and became involved in criminal activity, until he was ultimately sent to the Youth detention centre for armed robbery, where he began working full-time on his profession, which completely diverted his attention away from drugs and crime.
In the year 2020, he got the SAMA 26 award for Best Afro-Pop Album.
His Career
After being featured on Sun El’s hit “Akanamali,” Samthing Soweto got his career’s breakthrough. Prior to this, he had begun his singing career after being released from a youth detention centre where he had been detained for robbery.
Due to the influence of Buhlebendalo Mda, who directed the group, he eventually joined the group The Soil. He released his debut album, “This N That Without Tempo,” in 2010. The album had a blend of Afro-pop, Amapiano, and R&B.
Discography Of Samthing Soweto
| Title | Album details |
| This N That Without Tempo | Released: 6 August 2010 Label: Independent Formats: digital download, CD |
| Isphithiphithi | Released: 20 September 2019[27] Label: Independent Formats: digital download, CD |
| Danko! | Released: 11 December 2020[29] Label: Youbuntu Formats: digital download, CD |
Net Worth Of Samthing Soweto
Soweto’s net worth is estimated to be $ 2 million, according to information published on various portals.