Carletheia is a South African soul and pop artist from Cape Town whose backing band features key musicians like Curtis Voegt and Gersh

• Carletheia (Carla Theia) is the Cape Town-based singer-songwriter fronting the project, who transitioned to full-time music around 2023 after starting as a teacher and building an international audience via TikTok.
• Curtis Voegt is a core member and instrumentalist in her live band lineup, accompanying her on recent single performances and live sessions.
• Gersh is a key live band member and collaborator who has been performing alongside Carletheia for nearly a year

Carletheia’s career is rapidly expanding through major live festival stages, global streaming sessions, and notable collaborations.

Hit Singles & Discography

• “Attention” (2024): Her breakout, self-penned debut single. Infused with Afrobeat and West African tones, it spent a massive 20 weeks on Cape Town’s Kfm Top 40 chart.
• “Up to the Sky” (2025): An inspirational pop track featuring a choir of children’s voices, including her own son, niece, and nephew.
• “I’ll Always Be There”: A major collaboration with five-time Grammy Award winner PJ Morton (of Maroon 5), which also featured vocals from Idols SA’s Mpilwenhle and Milly Milazi.

Major Performances & Events

• PJ Morton Tour (2024): Carletheia served as the official opening act for PJ Morton during his Cape Town to Cairo Tour at the Baxter Theatre.
• DHL Stadium Performance (2026): In August 2026, she reached a career milestone performing live at the iconic DHL Stadium during a major rugby event.
• TikTok Live Residencies: She hosts live virtual concerts straight to a global audience