Joyous Celebration

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Joyous Celebration
GenresGospel
Years active1994–present
Labels
  • Sony (former)
  • Universal/Motown
Past members Ntokozo Mbambo

Joyous Celebration is a South African gospel group formed in 1994. [1]

Contents

Their debut studio album Joyous Celebration, Vol. 9 (2005), became their best-selling album and certified 2 × platinum in South Africa. [2]

Joyous Celebration's 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 Award. [3]

History

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 April at the 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 five dates. [8] It commenced on 29 June in Banquet Hall in Middleburg, Mpumalanga, and concluded 20 October in Times Square Arena in Tshwane, Gauteng. [8]

In March 2021, the group signed a recording deal with Universal Music and Motown Gospel in the United States. [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".

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

Achievements

South African Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2002Joyous Celebration 5Best Contemporary Gospel AlbumWon [11]
2003Joyous Celebration 6Won
2004Joyous Celebration 7Won
2005Joyous Celebration 8Won
2008Joyous Celebration 11Best Traditional/African Adult Contemporary DVDWon
2009Joyous Celebration 12Best African Contemporary Gospel AlbumWon
2013Joyous Celebration 16Best Selling DVDWon
2014Joyous Celebration 17Won
2015Joyous Celebration 18Won
2018Joyous CelebrationCapasso Best Selling Digital Download Composer’s AwardWon [12]
Best Selling Digital Artist of the YearWon
Joyous Celebration Volume 21: Heal Our LandBest Selling DVD of the YearWon
Best Selling Album of the YearWon
2019Joyous Celebration 22 All for YouBest Selling DVDWon [13]
Joyous Celebration - "Umoya kulendawo"Best Selling ArtistWon

Metro FM Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2000Best Gospel AlbumWon
2001Won

Crown Gospel Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2008Joyous CelebrationBest Gospel GroupWon
2009Joyous Celebration 12Best Gospel GroupWon [14]
Best DVDNominated
Best Praise And WorshipNominated

One Gospel Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2007Gopel Choir Of The YearWon
2008Won

Africa Gospel Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2013Best Gospel Event Of The YearWon

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  4. ↑ Boucher, Quinton (July 26, 2017). "MTN Joyous Celebration choir inspires and sings through Newcastle". The Citizen. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
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  8. 1 2 "Joyous Celebration kicks off 'Joyous 22' tour". Independent Online. 2024-05-16. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
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  12. ↑ "Joyous Celebration win big at SAMAS". Daily Voice. 2018-06-04. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
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