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The album was released on 5 December 2013 to critical acclaim. In a review for South African music website PLATFORM, Kevin Minofu said: "The Brother Moves On is the most important band in the country" and gave the album a score of 90 out of 100. [10] The album also came at number 5 on PLATFORM's list of the best albums of 2013. [11]
In 2012, she was asked to lead a song with the Joyous Celebration gospel choir, after Khaya Mthethwa was unable to do so because of a commitment to Idols South Africa. She joined the choir afterwards. [1] Ntombela later left the choir and embarked on a solo career as HLE. She recorded her debut gospel album, titled Your Kingdom on Earth, in 2019.
She won Best Contemporary Gospel Album at the first South African Music Awards in 1995. The album was dedicated to peace in South Africa as it transitioned to democracy in 1994. In 1996, she released Shwele Baba; it broke records at the time becoming the fastest-selling album in South Africa, selling 100 000 units within three weeks of release.
Solly Moholo was considered a pivotal figure in South African gospel music. [2] His music was acclaimed and resonated with millions across the nations of South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Lesotho. [2] He was descriped to have used his music to fight crime by the premier of Gauteng Panyaza Lesufi amongst others. [4]
His song, Kulungile Baba, was certified 3× platinum in South Africa with sales of 350 000 copies, and he won Record of the Year at the 19th ceremony of South African Music Awards. He was also nominated for SABC's Crown Gospel Awards Song of the Year. [4] On July 5, 2016, his last album, Wethembekile Baba, was released in South Africa. [5]
Sicelo Moya is a South African gospel singer best known for his 2013 album Bread of Life, and 2017 album “Solid Rock”. He has received Awards for Best Gospel Album, Best Worship Song at South African Crown Gospel Music Awards. He was also awarded Best Gospel DVD at the Mpumalanga Gospel Music Awards.
Lundi started as a backing vocalist for Rebecca Malope, he was then offered his first solo record deal by Tshepo Nzimande.In 1998, Lundi Tyamara released his debut album titled Mphefumlo Wami [4] which sold almost 400,000 copies, he went on to release more than 20 albums in his career winning several awards.
During this era when traditional gospel music was huge thing in South Africa, Family Factory introduced a contemporary sound that was more Western with more English songs. [ 9 ] During the early 1990s and mid-1990s, there were high tensions in South Africa due to political violence that plagued many communities and due to these turbulent times ...