Kharishma Returns with Dumelang: A Powerful Anthem for Unity

Following the massive success of Chokeslam, trailblazing Lekompo artist Kharishma returns with a powerful and unifying new single titled Dumelang, featuring Sannere. The track is produced by the highly underrated Buddysax and rising talent DJ Angelo.

Dumelang serves as a musical dialogue between a South African woman, portrayed by Kharishma, and a Lesotho man, represented by Sannere. The song explores universal themes of longing, resilience, and human connection, resonating with the shared struggles of South Africa, Botswana, and Lesotho. It’s a track that speaks directly to the heart of Southern Africa while offering a message that transcends borders.

Driven by hunger, drought, and economic hardship, Kharishma’s lyrics express a deep yearning to explore life beyond her homeland. Set against a rich, genre-bending beat, Dumelang transforms personal storytelling into a pan-African anthem, using sound as a powerful vehicle for both unity and hope.

With Dumelang, Kharishma once again demonstrates her unique ability to turn music into a movement. Known for pioneering the Lekompo genre—a vibrant fusion of traditional Limpopo rhythms, Afrobeat, and modern house—she continues to build cultural bridges, amplify unheard voices, and challenge geographic and musical boundaries.

Kharishma, whose real name is Melita Ribane, is a dynamic vocalist, songwriter, and performer from Limpopo, South Africa. At the forefront of Lekompo, she brings a fresh and authentic voice to the global music scene. Her breakout success came with the 2023 hit single Chokeslam, produced by Ba Bethe Gashoazen, which won Song of the Year on both Thobela FM and Capricorn FM. The track went viral on platforms like TikTok and YouTube, introducing Lekompo to an even wider audience.

Kharishma’s discography includes standout tracks like Matome, Sekoloto, and Lesibana, all known for blending infectious hooks with rich cultural storytelling. Through her music, she is on a mission to elevate Lekompo from a regional sound to a global genre—placing the rhythms and spirit of Limpopo firmly on the world stage.

With Dumelang, Kharishma delivers more than just a new single; she offers a soundtrack of struggle and hope, an anthem that invites listeners from all walks of life to find common ground through music. As her star continues to rise, Kharishma is proving that the sounds of Limpopo are ready to resonate across the globe.