Who is a Gospel Artist?
Gospel musicians play religious music to express their personal Christian beliefs or those of the Christian community. They use a variety of instruments to try to generate intense feelings in those who listen to the music.
Gospel music is played as part of the regular Sunday worship service or for the personal enjoyment of the musician. Since its inception, gospel music has become increasingly popular, and an entire genre is devoted to it within the music industry.
Best Gospel Artist In South Africa
Benjamin Dube
Short Bio: Born on 23 January 1962 to minister Benjamin and gospel singer and educator Grace as the youngest of four children.
His career began early and has been one of the longest from the 1980s till date. Benjamin Dube can play guitar, piano, and drums, which he learned in the 1970s.
Rebecca Malope
Short Bio: The ever-smiling talented gospel artist was born on 30 June 1968. The multi-award-winning Rebecca Malope has made a name for herself, as she is given the title by fans The African Queen of Gospel.
Her career as a gospel artist has spanned more than 30 years. With great talent and hard work, Rebecca’s album has sold over 10 million copies.
Judith Sephuma
Short Bio: Multi-award Winning and Platinum Selling artist Judith Sephuma is a well-known artist in South Africa. She’s dubbed The Queen of Afro-Jazz as her genre is jazz and Afro-pop.
Education: Graduated from the University of Cape Town with a Performer’s Diploma in Jazz.
Lebo Sekgobela
Short Bio: Gospel artist, singer, and songwriter Lebo Sekgobela was born on 19 September 1981. Currently, she’s at the top when it comes to female gospel artists in South Africa.
Her great talent in music has made her the fourth most-streamed female artist in South Africa on Apple Music. She has been consistent in these recent years and has been making great hits.
Dr. Tumi
Short Bio: Popular gospel artist Dr. Tumi was born on 10 July 1981. His real name is Tumisang Makweya and he’s a doctor by profession. Many know him for his hit album Heart of a King which gave him an award.
Dr. Winnie Mashaba
Short Bio: Multi-talented and award-winning singer Dr. Winnie Mashaba has made a name for herself in her career. Born on April 1, 1981, she’s also a TV presenter and entrepreneur whose career has been active since the year 2000.
Zaza Mokhethi
Short Bio: You will definitely feel relieved when you hear her sing. Right from her early years, at the age of 3, her singing career kicked off.
Zaza Mokhethi was already doing backing vocals at the age of 19 for top gospel artists like Rebecca Malope, Vicky Vilikazi, and Solly Mahlangu.
Dumi Mkokstad
Short Bio: He’s one of the youngest in our list of top 20 South African gospel artists. Born on 7 May 1992, he has won some awards for his career as a gospel musician and producer.
Many don’t know about this, his full name is Mdumisenzi Nzimande. Dumi Mkokstad got married to a medical doctor whose name is ZiphozeNkosi Nzimande.
Sbu Noah
Short Bio: His real name is Sibusiso Desmond Mthembu. The singer, songwriter, and TV presenter was born in 1986.
He has released so many top-notch songs which have made him to be among the top gospel artists in South Africa.
Nqubeko Mbatha
Short Bio: From his childhood, he started singing in church but came out with his debut album in 2011. His wife Ntokozo Mbambo who will be next on our list is also an award-winning gospel artiste and they have been married for over 12 years.
Education: Natal Technikon (now known as the Durban University of Technology) – National Diploma in light music majoring in Piano.
Who is the best gospel singer in South Africa?
1. Benjamin Dube. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Benjamin Dube is among the most popular South African Christian singers.