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From SA Idols to her latest EP Ms. Esau - Thapelo Esau

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Thapelo Esau - a South African singer, songwriter, and producer - joins us live in studio for this episode of Celeb Savant. Thapelo takes us on her journey, honing her craft at school, becoming a top 9 finalist on SA Idols, losing her singing voice after having surgery on her vocal chords, and how she rebuilt her confidence and regained her singing voice to ultimately release her latest EP - Ms. Esau.
This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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5 Oct 2025 English South Africa Music · Music Interviews

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