Goapele

Quick Facts

Full Name	Goapele
Occupation	Soul Singer
Date Of Birth	Jul 11, 1977(1977-07-11)
Age	47
Birthplace	Oakland
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Cancer

Goapele Biography

Goapele is one of the most popular and richest Soul Singer who was born on July 11, 1977 in Oakland, California, United States. Soul and R&B musician whose first nationally-released album called Even Closer It peaked at #24 according to the Billboards Charts for Top Independent Albums. The album she released in 2006, Change it All, placed at #32 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip Hop Album chart as well as 2nd in the Top Heatseekers chart.

She has appeared on famous shows like She has appeared on well known shows such as Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Soul Train, and Late Night with Conan O’Brien. Live!, Soul Train, and Late Night with Conan O’Brien.

Goapele returned to Oakland after her time at Berklee College of Music, where she concentrated on writing and recording songs. In 2001, she self-released her debut album, Closer, which sold 5,000 copies. At the same time, she was building a devoted audience through her popular live performances in the San Francisco Bay Area. “Closer” peaked at #63 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

In 2002 she reworked Closer, adding five new songs. With the help of her family, she formed her own independent label, Skyblaze Recordings, to oversee her musical career. She released her first nationally distributed album, Even Closer, featuring the single “Closer,” through Hieroglyphics Imperium Recordings. “Closer” was also featured on the soundtrack of the 2003 movie Honey. In 2004, Columbia/SME Records picked up Skyblaze Recordings for worldwide distribution and rereleased the album with additional tracks. She co-wrote and co-produced the entire album, which is a mixture of neo-soul, trip hop, lieder, and jazz. She also toured North America with the band Spearhead. In 2004, Even Closer peaked at #24 on the Billboard Charts for Top Independent Albums.

The couple was an South African father and Jewish mother. Her name translates to “to move forward” in Setswana. There is a child called Bahia Osun Rodrigues and her husband Theo Rodrigues.

Goapele Net Worth

Goapele is one of the richest Soul Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Goapele 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She attended The Berklee College of Music before releasing her first self- released album of her own called Closer in 2001. Closer peaked at #63 on the Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart.

The album was released by the singer Strong as Glass on October 21st the 21st of October, 2014. It was her most exciting and diverse project since the release her album in 2011. Break of Dawn.

Goapele Mohlabane (/ˈ ɡ w ɑː p ə l eɪ / ; born July 11, 1977), is an American soul and R&B singer-songwriter. Her name means to move forward in Setswana, a Southern African language.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Goapele Dating?

According to our records, Goapele married to Theo Rodrigues. As of December 1, 2023, Goapele’s is not dating anyone.

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In celebration of the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa Goapele released the single “Victory” featuring South African emcee Hip Hop Pantsula, a prelude to her upcoming musical project Victory, which was released in Winter 2010 and feature an array of artists from the African continent as well as throughout the Diaspora. The leading track was recorded in English, Setswana, and Xhosa and tries to draw attention to the need for education and resources to combat Africa’s most crucial dilemmas. The album will also encompass philanthropy, political and social activism. Proceeds from the project will go to ANSA (Artists for a New South Africa) a non-profit organization working to combat HIV/AIDS, assist children orphaned by the disease, advance human and civil right, educate and empower youth and build bonds between the U.S. and South Africa through Arts & Culture.

Facts & Trivia

Goapele Ranked on the list of most popular Soul Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Goapele celebrates birthday on July 11 of every year.

In 2014, Goapele signed with singer Eric Benét’s record label Jordan House and is in the process of recording new material for her new label.

What nationality is goapele?

American

What is goapele real name?

Goapele Mohlabane

What genre of music is goapele?

R&B/Soul

How old is goapele?

45 years (July 11, 1977)

When did Closer by Goapele come out?

2002