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Ntokozo Mbambo (born 6 November 1985) is a South African singer-songwriter. Born and raised in Umlazi, [1] Mbambo professional music career began as a member and lead singer of the gospel group Joyous Celebration at the age of 15. She made her on-screen debut as a judge in I Want to Sing Gospel (2014) and Idols SA season 17 (2021).
Derrick Ndzimande is a South African gospel musician popular in the Pentecostal church movements of the early 1980s and early 1990s. [1] He sings with a deep falsetto baritone voice. He is also a pastor at the Church of Jesus Christ, music producer and a former teacher at Blomplaas Primary School.
Raymond Cilliers is a South African gospel and contemporary Christian recording artist. His career began in 1993 at age 11 with his debut album, Gloryland, which reached gold status in South Africa. [2] [3]
Joyous Celebration is a South African gospel group formed by Mthunzi Namba, Jabu Hlongwane and Lindelani Mkhize in 1994. [1]Their debut studio album Joyous Celebration, Vol. 9 (2005), became their best-selling album and certified 2 × platinum in South Africa. [2]
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]
The Soweto Gospel Choir was formed in Soweto, South Africa, by David Mulovhedzi and Beverly Bryer, and producers Andrew Kay, David Vigo and Cliff Hocking in 2002. [1] The more than 30-member ensemble blends elements of African gospel, Negro spirituals, reggae and American popular music.
She has been nominated for numerous awards, including a Kora for Best African Spiritual Female in 2005. Other awards include the South African Music Awards (SAMA), South African Gospel Awards and Metro FM Music Awards. In 2010 she was named Best Female Artist at the Crown Gospel Awards. She landed a TV presenting role Amahubo on Dumisa in 2015. [2]