Lira is one of the most influential artists who have made a name for themselves through their admirable music career. The latter has had the best breaks ever since she got into music. Her success is credited to her passion for music. She is, however, topping the headlines for very different reasons. She recently called it quits after being married for nine years.
What could have caused the split between Lira and her husband for nine years? This is one question that most people, especially her fans, would wish to have an insight to. The two lovebirds seemed to be living their best of life, supporting each other’s career and building a brand for themselves.
It was all a bed of roses until Lira posted on her Instagram account that they had separated, leaving her fans in shock.
Lerato Molapo is a successful South African artist who has had the best breaks in her music career. She is currently celebrated worldwide for her contribution to the industry. There is so much about the award-winning artist that most people need to be updated on. How about taking a trip down her biography.
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Lira Age
The multi-talented and admirable lady was born on 14th March 1979 in Daveyton, South Africa. As of date, she is forty years old. Lira family Lira is the daughter of Khanyapa Molapo and Buyi Radebe Lichaba. Her name means ‘love ‘ in Sisetho and the latter can confidently speak four languages. She has seven siblings.
Lira husband
Before she came up with updates of separating from her husband, the latter was married to Robin Kohl in 2009. The two started dating in March 2004 after which they sealed their union in a private wedding that was held on 9th September 2009 in Mauritius. The two spent most of their times building their music career and gave this as the reason as to why they did not have any children. Robin Koln has been instrumental in Lira’s career as he was once her producer and has been her manager for the longest time.
Lira singer
Growing up, Lira developed a liking for music at a very young age. She started writing songs when she was sixteen years old. By then, she had also perfected her performing skills and would perform her composed songs as well as cover songs from other artists. Her skill kept on being better as years went by and in 2000, Arthur Mafokate; an artist and producer, discovered her.
By then Arthur Mafokate age was thirty-eight and he had already built a brand as one of the best producers in South Africa. Arthur saw it fit to sign her to his recording label in 2000. This marked the birth of a flourishing and what would turn out to be a very successful career. Within no time, Lira (singer) became a household name.
Lira albums
Three years into working with Arthur Mafokate’s 999 Music recording label, Lira released her first album. The title of the album was ‘All My Love’ which she officially released in 2003. The songs in the album sold so well and made her an icon. Three years later, she left 999 Music and signed a recording contract with Sony Music.
Here, she came across talented people whom she worked with. These people were: Robin Kohl who worked as the producer, Tshepo Sekele who worked as the bassist and Victor Mngomezulu who worked as the keyboardist. The team worked on their first project together, Lira’s second album, Feel Good, which came out a few months into 2006.
Lira’s second album brought out her talent and special skill as she showcased how she could easily transition from R&B to jazz. This album performed better than the first one. Within no time, she was already becoming the talk of the country.
Lira awards
The highlight of her success came later in 2006 when she received five nominations during South African Grammy Awards that year. These nominations included:
- Best Female Artist of 2006
- Best New Artist of 2006
- Best Video award of 2006
- Best Single award of 2006
- Best R&B Album of 2006
Receiving five nominations in a row was enough proof that Lira had a very bright future in her music career. This was enough motivation to keep on releasing music that would earn her more fans. She did not limp. In July 2007, she was already up with her third album. She released this album in Italy and to her utmost surprise, it received massive airplay in the country.
In 2008, she released a album which title was Soul in Mind. This is the album that made her dream become a reality. It made her receive several nominations during that year’s South African Music Awards. That year, she bagged the Album of the Year award.
In 2009, she went a cut higher to release her DVD Live in Concert which title was A Celebration. The DVD showed a performance that she had done in Carnival City Casino in Boksburg. Commercially, this DVD had the best returns as it was sold so well that it earned her three platinum labels.
Later on, in 2010, she had the golden opportunity to perform during that year’s FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Concert. She shared the stage with other celebrated international artists. In January 2011, Lira worked on her third studio album. She named the album Return to Love. The album also fetched her good returns. A few months later, she expressed her love for releasing good music by coming up with an EP with five tracks. She named it; The Lira EP.
In 2012, she decided to try out something new. She made her filmic debut when she became part of a group that was working on a film The Italian Consul, that was co-produced by South Africans and Italians. Later on in 2012, she received the honours of being named among the best five unique artists to change music by Essence Magazine.
Apart from her successful music career, Lira has also worked on a documentary called ‘Lira, Dream Chaser’ which features her Rise Again album tour in North America.
Lira Net Worth
Lira is among the wealthiest South African artists. Her net worth is greatly indorsed by her music career where she has invested so well.
