Juanita du Plessis

Juanita du Plessis shines brightly on the South African music horizon. She has long been one of the country’s leading female Afrikaans artists, with a career marked by a continuous stream of successful albums.

Her celebrated journey began with the release of her debut album, Juanita, in 1998, which already at the time garnered several awards. She went on to release a string of brilliant albums, including the hit song “Ska-Rumba” — a track that changed her life.

In 2003, she reached a significant milestone by becoming the first Afrikaans female singer to claim the number 1 spot on RSG’s official Top 20 chart, maintaining the position for three consecutive weeks. Her achievements are impressive, and she continues to be a source of inspiration for other female artists.

Between 1997 and 2018, she earned numerous awards from CMA, Huisgenoot Tempo, Ghoema, and SAMA. These highlights include a SAMA Award for Best Pop Album and Top Seller for Engel van My Hart — an album she directed herself — as well as a Ghoema Diamond Award for being the best-selling Afrikaans artist in South African history.

Juanita’s career stands as a testament to her dedication, hard work, and determined focus, which have brought her a wealth of achievements and widespread recognition.