Joyous Celebration | |
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Genres | Gospel |
Years active | 1994–present |
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Past members | Ntokozo Mbambo |
Joyous Celebration is a South African gospel group formed 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]
Joyous Celebration accolades includes: 15 South African Music Awards, 2 Metro FM Music Awards, 2 One Gospel Awards, 2 Crown Gospel Awards and, 1 Africa Gospel Music Awards. [3]
Joyous Celebration group was formed in 1994 by Lindelani Mkhize, Jabu Hlongwane, and Mthunzi Namba. [4]
In early April 2011, they announced My Gift to You Tour with six dates, commenced on 21-24 April State Theatre in Tshwane and concluded in Bloemfontein in August 2011. [5]
Their studio album Joyous Celebration, Vol. 19: Back to the Cross was released on 2 March 2015. The album peaked at No. 1 on Official SA Album Charts for two consecutive weeks. [6] It was certified Platinum in South Africa with sales of over 51,271 copies. [2]
In addition Joyous Celebration Vol. 19: Back to the Cross won Best Selling DVD at the 22nd ceremony of South African Music Awards. [7]
They embarked on Joyous 22 All for You Tour in 2018, tour included 5 dates. [8] It commenced on 29-30 June in Banquet Hall Middleburg, Mpumalanga and concluded 20 October in Times Square Arena Tshwane, Gauteng. [8]
In March 2021, the group signed a recording deal with Universal Music and Motown Gospel in the United State of America. [9]
Joyous Celebration 25: Still We Rise was released on 26 March 2021. [10] It was supported by two singles: "Ndezel' Uncedo" and "The Victory".
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2002 | Joyous Celebration 5 | Best Contemporary Gospel Album | Won | [11] |
2003 | Joyous Celebration 6 | Won | ||
2004 | Joyous Celebration 7 | Won | ||
2005 | Joyous Celebration 8 | Won | ||
2008 | Joyous Celebration 11 | Best Traditional/African Adult Contemporary DVD | Won | |
2009 | Joyous Celebration 12 | Best African Contemporary Gospel Album | Won | |
2013 | Joyous Celebration 16 | Best Selling DVD | Won | |
2014 | Joyous Celebration 17 | Won | ||
2015 | Joyous Celebration 18 | Won | ||
2018 | Joyous Celebration | Capasso Best Selling Digital Download Composer’s Award | Won | [12] |
Best Selling Digital Artist of the Year | Won | |||
Joyous Celebration Volume 21: Heal Our Land | Best Selling DVD of the Year | Won | ||
Best Selling Album of the Year | Won | |||
2019 | Joyous Celebration 22 All for You | Best Selling DVD | Won | [13] |
Joyous Celebration - "Umoya kulendawo" | Best Selling Artist | Won |
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2000 | Best Gospel Album | Won | ||
2001 | Won |
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2008 | Joyous Celebration | Best Gospel Group | Won | |
2009 | Joyous Celebration 12 | Best Gospel Group | Won | [14] |
Best DVD | Nominated | |||
Best Praise And Worship | Nominated |
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2007 | Gopel Choir Of The Year | Won | ||
2008 | Won |
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2013 | Best Gospel Event Of The Year | Won |
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