The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has extended sincere condolences to the family friends, colleagues and fans of legendary gospel artist, Dr Deborah Fraser.
Fraser passed away on Sunday due to an illness.
She was a renowned gospel artist who began her illustrious career in 1985 as a back-up vocalist for local and international artists such as Hugh Masekela, Jonas Gwangwa, Lucky Dube and Brenda Fassie, to name a few.
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According to Briefly, Bulelwa Mkutukana, also known as Zahara, is a celebrated South African songwriter and singer. Her debut album, Loliwe,was released in 2011, and it went platinum. In 2015, Zahara released her third album, Country Girl, and it was certified triple platinum.
Her fifth and most recent album, Nqaba Yam, topped the charts on iTunes.
She is also a multi-award-winning artist with an astonishing 17 SAMA awards to her name. Her most loved songs include Loliwe, Phendula and Ndiza.
Listen to her music here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSjAS3hh-N1cd2SJMnS_u2w
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President Cyril Ramaphosa bestowed National Orders on Thursday, the highest awards South Africa bestows on its citizens who have contributed to improving the lives of South Africans.
Ramaphosa said: “The Order in IKHAMANGA recognizes Ms Malope for her distinguished contribution to South African music; her unique voice brings joy and comfort to many through meaningful gospel music.”
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As a multi-award-winning South African Gospel music artist and TV presenter, Winnie Mashaba is a woman with a humble background.
According to Briefly, Winnie’s debut album, Exodus 20, was released in 2000, bringing her into the public eye. The record went on to sell 25,000 copies and reached gold status.
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Listen to her song Ga A Fele Maatla below:
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Gospel artists, including Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule, the founder of the Crown Gospel Music Awards, are now embarking on a campaign to get people vaccinated.
They hope this will allow more people to attend concerts in the coming holidays.
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Pastor Solly Mahlangu is a sensational male South African musician. He is known for his commanding voice and lively performances.
He started ministering at the age of 10 and has not stopped for more than three decades now. He is famous for his worship leading skills. The Siyabonga Jesu and Obrigado hitmaker has gathered a legion of fans from South Africa, Africa and internationally.
Solly has more than 4 albums on his name and is one of the top African musicians. He is also the founder of Word Praise Christian Centre International.
Listen to his music here:
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Thabo Mngomezulu, one of the 25 best Gospel artists and singers to ever impacted the world, according to the Briefly, recently released a brand-new song ‘Uhlala Kimi’.
Mngomezulu wrote: “In celebration of the fact that Jesus dwells in me and I in Him, it is a song of gratitude for the amazing work He does in my life.”
Photo: From the music video
Side by Side Men and Women Ministry Partnership explores the Biblical and historical basis for women’s leadership as a gospel calling.
Thursday 4 November. 7:30 pm (CAT)/ 5:30 pm (GMT).
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According to All Music, Pastor Benjamin Dube is a chart-topping, award-winning minister, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and music producer from South Africa.
He has mentored hundreds of musicians and is regarded as one of his country’s most significant recording artists in religious music.
Recently, his single “Ebenezer” (featuring fellow South African and future reggae star Lucky Dube) topped South Africa’s gospel and sacred music charts.
Watch Dube performing his single “He Keeps On Doing (great things)” below:
It has only been released a week, but Adele’s comeback hit single ‘Easy On Me’ has already been a chart-topping hit in the global music space.
Ndlovu Youth Choir have added their spin to the emotional track.
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