Mishy Kope

BIO

Mishy Kope is a South African singer and songwriter whose music blends the rich textures of Afro-folk and soul. Rooted deeply in her cultural heritage, she writes primarily in isiXhosa—her native language—crafting songs that are both personal and powerfully resonant.
Raised in the lush rural landscapes of the Eastern Cape, Mishy’s musical journey began in primary school choirs and Sunday school melodies, where she first discovered the expressive power of music. Her lyrics are inspired by everyday life and social issues, often evoking deep emotional responses through honest and reflective storytelling.
She released her debut pop single, I’ll Wait, in 2022, before redefining her sound with her first isiXhosa single, Qongqotha—a stirring anthem of self-confrontation and authenticity. Since then, she has continued to expand her discography with poignant singles such as Sanalam, Mama, Umntu Ngumntu Ngabantu, Mntakwethu, and her most recent release, Kufa—a protest chant against death and a cry for hope.
Mishy Kope remains dedicated to creating music that speaks to the heart of human experience, using her voice to uplift, challenge, and connect.

Mishy has performed on various stages,
Namely: Rocking the daisies, Heat arts festival, the Artscape theatre, Baxter theatre and more.

Mishy Performing at the 2025 edition of the Zabalaza Theatre Festival:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DHRgcQ7tWIi/?igsh=MWYwNWZpMWlydWhoMQ==

Mishy Performing live in Cape Town:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFCZ7KCtvYl/?igsh=djZ6YTk0ZmJ0d2k2

Mishy has music on all streaming platforms, her music can be found here:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5yg2Kn6JYslUEPYkmLca5a?si=1jgEJVEQQ9GJdnOlbRPkug

Apple music: https://music.apple.com/za/artist/mishy-kope/1585117356

A music video:
https://youtu.be/Yx7dc66F0P0?si=_08hofBed7Roo9ER

She can also be found on various social media platforms:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mishy__?igsh=cjVoOGczc2dwNnBz&utm_source=qr

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mishy__kope?_t=ZM-8wwxK7LVl1J&_r=1