Vhahangwele Moopo
Vhangwele Moopo is a South African Vocalist whose work spans choral, classical and operatic music. Her talent became evident early on, earning her multiple accolades at Thirisanho School Competitions. She later expanded her performance experience through participation in various diocesan choirs and appearances at the Old Mutual Choirs Competitions between 2010 and 2012. During this period, she also performed internationally in Germany with the Harmonious Ensemble, gaining valuable global exposure. In 2016, she joined the vocal quartet LA Africa, directed by Buchanan Marais. Her classical repertoire includes solo performances from Händel’s Messiah with Soweto Angelic Voices. In 2018, she performed African Art Music with the IONIAN Orchestra, led by Bab Bhekumuzi Mngoma. This collaboration continued into 2022 with performances of Judas Maccabaeus.
From 2023 to 2024, Moopo worked with CSMI (Creator Senzo Music Initiative) in partnership with the IONIAN Orchestra under the leadership of Bab Mngoma. She also expanded her operatic repertoire, collaborating the Malagasy dancer Gaby Saranouffi as an opera singer in Ranavalona III: The Chrysalis Queen of Madagascar. This season, she is working on Selemo as a performer in collaboration with the Neuköllner Oper and Komische Oper Berlin.
As of January 2026
From 2023 to 2024, Moopo worked with CSMI (Creator Senzo Music Initiative) in partnership with the IONIAN Orchestra under the leadership of Bab Mngoma. She also expanded her operatic repertoire, collaborating the Malagasy dancer Gaby Saranouffi as an opera singer in Ranavalona III: The Chrysalis Queen of Madagascar. This season, she is working on Selemo as a performer in collaboration with the Neuköllner Oper and Komische Oper Berlin.
As of January 2026