Mkhululi Bhebhe (born 5 April 1984 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe)[1] is a Zimbabwean contemporary gospel music vocalist.[2]

Career

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In 2008, Bhebhe entered the East and Southern African Idols show held in Nairobi, Kenya, and placed sixth.[3]

In 2009, Bhebhe began performing with the South African gospel choir Joyous Celebration.[4][5] He has performed traditional Zimbabwean gospel songs on the international scene, including Tambira Jehovah, Ichokwadi, Namata[6] and Wasara Wasara.

Bhebhe joined the group Joyous Celebration in 2010.[7][8]

In December 2012, Bhebhe released an album, iChokwadi with thirteen tracks, including "Thelumoya" and "Tambira Jehovah".[9][10]

As of 2015 Bhebhe's most popular song with Joyous Celebration is titled "Tambira Jehovah".[11]

In 2016 Bhebhe headlined the Celestial Praiz 2016 gospel event.[12][13]

References

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  1. ^ Bhebhe’s new lease of life. The Zimbabwean, June 2016.
  2. ^ "Byo has abundant gospel talent — Bhebhe". NewsDay, August 13, 2015
  3. ^ "Joyous Celebration star wows Byo" Archived 2018-10-28 at the Wayback Machine. Daily News, Nyasha Chingono . 30 December 2013
  4. ^ "A Joyous concert at Carnival City". Independent Online, April 21, 2014 By MPILETSO MOTUMI
  5. ^ "Mkhululi Bhebhe breaks new ground". The Herald
  6. ^ "Another Bhebhe scorcher hist the airwaves". The Chronicle, Feb 8, 2014
  7. ^ "Vocal Ex to launch DVD album". The Standard. 24 May 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
  8. ^ "Mkhululi Bhebhe Rise to Joyous Celebration". AfricanSeer.com. Archived from the original on 31 August 2014. Retrieved 7 July 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  9. ^ "Mkhululi Bhebhe to lead in worship at HICC". Bulawayo24 News. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
  10. ^ " Mkhululi Bhebhe to perform in Latin America". Zim Diaspora, 9 March 2013.
  11. ^ Nchewnang-Ngassa, Brenda Yufeh (24 June 2014). "Cameroon: South African Gospel Group Thrills Douala, Yaounde Audiences". AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
  12. ^ "Celestial Praiz 2016 eulogises Danny Nettey". Daily Guide Ghana, via ghanaweb.com. 21 July 2016
  13. ^ Afanyi-Dadzie, Ebenezer (14 July 2016). "2016 Celestial Praiz to feature Mkhululi Bhebhe on July 17". Citi FM Ghana. Retrieved 9 October 2016.