Goapele Mohlabane[1][2] (/ ˈɡwɑːpəleɪ / GWAH-pə-lay; born July 11, 1977) is an American soul and R&B singer-songwriter. Her name means to move forward in Setswana, a Southern African language.

Goapele is an Oakland-born singer-songwriter whose unique blend of R&B, soul, jazz, and pop continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Drawing from her rich cultural heritage and refined …

256K Followers, 1,157 Following, 358 Posts - @goapele on Instagram: "Singer + Songwriter + Mother + Entrepreneur"

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Aug 2, 2023 · Goapele has never been a typical R&B singer. From the start of her career in the late ’90s, the Oakland-born vocalist has defied categorization. Her breakthrough 2001 single “Closer” arrived …

Goapele is in San Francisco, CA. Continuing the celebration of beautiful, powerful women who are impacting this world for the better, I had to share this one of my talented/trailblazer friend @azietesfai …

Goapele is a groundbreaking artist whose captivating blend of soul, jazz, R&B, and pop has redefined modern music. Known for her ethereal yet commanding voice, she delivers songs that explore life, …

Goapele was born on 11 July 1977 in Oakland, California, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Barbershop (2002), Hitch (2005) and Honey (2003). She is married to Theo Rodrigues. They …

Soul and R&B singer-songwriter whose first nationally distributed album, Even Closer, peaked at #24 on the Billboards Charts for Top Independent Albums. Her 2006 album, Change it All, reached #32 on …

Apr 30, 2025 · Among them is Goapele, a beloved R&B artist whose music video for “Closer” holds the distinction of being the first by a Black woman uploaded to YouTube. This milestone not only …