Everton Mlalazi is a Zimbabwean gospel artist.[1][2][3]
Everton Mlalazi | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Ntutuko Everton Mlalazi |
| Born | May 22, 1982 Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Origin | Bulawayo |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Website | https://evertonmlalazimusic.com/ |
Background
editEverton Mlalazi was born in 1982 in Harare, Zimbabwe. He had his early childhood in Nyamandhlovu, Bulawayo[4] and later went back with his parents to Harare in Glennorah suburb where he had his primary education.[5][6]
Mlalazi started professional music career in 2014 when he put together a musical ensemble[7] called The Vine Music Ministry as the founder and director.[8] Mlalazi rose to prominence when he then started his solo career in the year 2020 in which he released his debut album, In The Presence 1[9] in November 2021 following the success of the singles Uyingcwele and Ekhaya. Ever since then, he had significant radio success having several songs in charts.[10] Uyingcwele was on number one for five weeks on Star FM Gospel Greats and number three on overall top 50 gospel songs of the year 2020. Uyingcwele and Ekhaya made it into the Skys Metro FM annual top 50 with Uyingcwele in the top 10 at number eight. Ekhaya made it onto the Classic 263 Annual Top 50.[11]
His other songs that include Bambelela, My Father’s House , Mwari Hamushanduki , Pfugama Unamate and No Night There did very well on gospel charts at main radio stations (Star FM Zimbabwe, Skys Metro FM, ZiFM Stereo, Radio Zimbabwe and Power FM Zimbabwe) in 2021. My Father’s House was number three on the ZiFM Annual Top 50. No Night There and Mwari Hamushanduki also made it into the Top 50. Pfugama Unamate was on Radio Zimbabwe top 50 chart for 2021[12] as well as number one on Star FM Annual Top 50[13] and No Night There was number one on the Power FM Annual Top 50.[14]
Everton Mlalazi is married to Gamuchirai Mlalazi and has two daughters.[15]
Discography
editAlbums
editSingles
edit- Jesus is the answer
- Uyingcwele
- Ekhaya
- My Fathers House feat. Xolly Mncwango
- Pfugama Unamate feat. Michael Mahendere[18]
- No Night There
- Jesus Paid it all
- Mwari Hamushanduki feat. Benjamin Dube[19]
Awards and recognition
edit- Best Live Production (The Vine) - PERMICAN Awards 2019
- Best Gospel Song of the year nomination (Uyingcwele) - Star FM Music Awards 2020[20]
- Best Newcomer - Star FM Music Awards 2021[21]
- Best Gospel song of the year nomination (Uyingwele) - Star FM Music Awards 2021[22]
- Best Gospel song of the year nomination (Pfugama Unamate) - Star FM Listeners Choice Awards 2022[23]
- Best Producer nomination - Zimbabwe Music Awards[24]
- Best Contemporary Gospel Artist - Zimbabwe Music Awards 2022[25]
- Outstanding Gospel Act - Bulawayo Arts Awards 2022 and 2023
- Africa Gospel Artist of the year - CLIMA Africa Awards 2023[26][27]
- Best of Africa Gospel - South Africa Crown Gospel Awards[28]
References
edit- ^ Mail, The Sunday. "Gospel singer aims high". The Sunday Mail.
- ^ Chronicle, The. "Thousands throng Everton Mlalazi's homecoming gig". The Chronicle.
- ^ Staff Writer (May 22, 2022). "Everton Mlalazi lights up Bulawayo".
- ^ "Mlalazi returns to roots with a free concert". NewsDay Zimbabwe. May 18, 2022.
- ^ Chronicle, The. "Music: The thread that binds Everton Mlalazi's family". The Chronicle.
- ^ "Mlalazi chronicles his rags-to-riches story". NewsDay Zimbabwe. May 31, 2022.
- ^ Herald, The. "The Vine ready for live album recording". The Herald.
- ^ Bangamu, Vivian (April 29, 2022). "The Vine collaborates with Grammy award winning Soweto Gospel Choir".
- ^ Herald, The. "Mlalazi proves present 'In His Presence'". The Herald.
- ^ "Gospel singer dominates local, regional airwaves". January 24, 2021.
- ^ Mail, The Sunday. "Mlalazi makes waves on Star FM". The Sunday Mail.
- ^ "Radio Zimbabwe Top 50 Songs (2021) -Pindula, Local Knowledge". January 2022.
- ^ Mail, The Sunday. "Mlalazi breaks gospel chart record". The Sunday Mail.
- ^ "Charts buster uplifts Mlalazi's spirit". NewsDay Zimbabwe. November 16, 2021.
- ^ "Mlalazi invests in family".
- ^ Mail, The Sunday. "Mlalazi drops new album". The Sunday Mail.
- ^ https://zbcnews.co.zw/2023/04/10/everton-mlalazi-launches-second-album/
- ^ Chahwanda, Bruce (February 26, 2021). "Everton Mlalazi drops new project-Pfugama Unamate". ZBC News.
- ^ "Mlalazi, Dube in huge collabo". H-Metro.
- ^ Herald, The. "JUST IN: Star FM Listener's Choice Awards nominees out". The Herald.
- ^ "The Star FM Listeners Choice Awards 2021 Full Winners List".
- ^ "Zimbabwe: Star FM Listeners' Choice Awards Full Winners 2021". March 15, 2021.
- ^ "Star FM Listeners Choice Awards & the Nominees are . . . -". May 9, 2022.
- ^ "2021 PPCZIMA Awards Nominees Full List". January 27, 2021.
- ^ "In Case You Missed: NAMA And PPC Zimbabwe Music (ZIMA) 2022 Award Winners". Zero Pindula. March 6, 2022.
- ^ https://bulawayo24.com/index-id-news-sc-local-byo-236178.html
- ^ https://gemnation.co.zw/everton-mlalazi-bags-biggest-african-award/
- ^ https://www.newsday.co.zw/thestandard/standard-style/article/200020044/zim-musicians-nominated-for-sas-16-crown-gospel