Pleasure Tsa Manyalo (full birth name: Pleasure Ramadimetja Peta) is a highly celebrated South African traditional music artist, specifically known for her contributions to the Manyalo genre. She was born on March 1, 1980, in Tjiane, Ga-Mphahlele, Limpopo Province, South Africa. Pleasure Tsa Manyalo is married to Petrus (Gobetse) Peta, whom she wed on April 24, 2010, and they have four sons. Her musical journey began in her Sunday school days, influenced by her grandfather, the late Bishop Nkotsane Charles Maja. Before her full-time music career, she pursued a National Diploma in Animal Productions and a B-Tech in Agricultural Management, and also served as a police constable.
Her music primarily falls under the Manyalo, Afropop, and Sepedi Pop genres, deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of Limpopo and often associated with weddings and celebratory events. Pleasure Tsa Manyalo is renowned for her powerful and evocative vocals, which convey stories of love, community, and life’s experiences. She released her first album in 2005 and has since produced numerous hit albums, including Mmusetse Gae, Vol. 8 and Ntshike Ka Diatla. Her record label is Pleasuretainment, and she often distributes her music through platforms like Ditto Music and TuneCore. She is considered a leading figure in preserving and evolving the Manyalo music tradition in South Africa.
