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Empini" was released as album's lead single on 19 June 2020, as well as accompanying music video. [4] The song peaked number one on South Africa Afro Pop Music charts. [5] "Esiphambanweni" featuring Hlengiwe Mhlaba was released on 11 September 2021, as the third single, [6] peaked number one on South Africa Gospel charts. [7]
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]
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.
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]
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.
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.
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.