Sonja Herholdt
Sonja Herholdt, born Sonja on December 1, 1952, in Nigel, South Africa, is a
singer and actress known for her contributions to Afrikaans pop music. At age
three, she performed at the local community recreation hall. Herholdt's
breakthrough came when she recorded "Ek Verlang Na Jou" after appearing on
Gwynneth Ashley Robin's show. The single went gold in South Africa. She released
several albums including Sonja (1976), On Stage/In Die Kalklig (1978), and
Waterblommetjies (1978). Herholdt won eight Sarie awards and was frequently the
best-selling female artist in South Africa. She ...
