Joyous Celebration is a South African gospel group formed in 1994.[1]
Joyous Celebration | |
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| Genres | Gospel |
| Years active | 1994–present |
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| Past members | Ntokozo Mbambo |
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
editJoyous 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
editStudio albums
edit- Joyous Celebration 1 (1997)
- Joyous Celebration, Vol. 5 (2001)
- Joyous Celebration, Vol.8: To Be Free (2003)
- Joyous Celebration, Vol. 9 (2005)
- Joyous Celebration 14 (2010)
- Rewind (2012)
- Joyous Celebration, Vol. 6: Be Inspired (2022)
- Joyous Celebration 26: Joy (2022)
Live albums
edit- Joyous Celebration, Vol.21: Heal Our Land (2017)
- A Joyous Christmas (2018)
- Joyous Celebration 23 (2019)
- Joyous Celebration, Vol.24 (2020)
- Joyous Celebration 24 - The Rock (2020)
- Joyous Celebration 25 - Still We Rise (2021)
- Joyous Celebration 27: Victory (2023)
- Joyous Celebration 27: Hope (2023)
- Joyous Celebration 28:Set One (2024)
Achievements
editSouth African Music Awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Metro FM Music Awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Best Gospel Album | Won | ||
| 2001 | Won |
Crown Gospel Awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Joyous Celebration | Best Gospel Group | Won | |
| 2009 | Joyous Celebration 12 | Best Gospel Group | Won | [14] |
| Best DVD | Nominated | |||
| Best Praise And Worship | Nominated |
One Gospel Awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Gopel Choir Of The Year | Won | ||
| 2008 | Won |
Africa Gospel Music Awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Best Gospel Event Of The Year | Won |
References
edit- ^ Marshall, Rhodé (21 October 2018). "The journey of Joyous Celebration". South Africa: City Press. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ a b "Joyous Celebration album sales". Best Selling Albums. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ Marshall, Rhodé (21 October 2018). "7 Joyous Celebration facts you might not know". South Africa: City Press. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
- ^ Boucher, Quinton (July 26, 2017). "MTN Joyous Celebration choir inspires and sings through Newcastle". The Citizen. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ "Joyous Celebration in their 15th year". Times LIVE. 6 April 2011. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ "Joyous Celebration 19 debuts at number 1 on iTunes SA". SowetanLIVE. 6 March 2015. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
- ^ "Here are all the 2016 Sama winners". South Africa: News24. 4 Jun 2016. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ a b "Joyous Celebration kicks off 'Joyous 22' tour". Independent Online. 2024-05-16. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ Bambalele, Patience (19 March 2021). "Joyous Celebration joins Universal Music Africa". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
- ^ Masango, Nomvelo (12 April 2021). "Joyous Celebration still hitting the high notes after 25 years". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
- ^ "Sama 8: 2002". South African Music Awards. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ "Joyous Celebration win big at SAMAS". Daily Voice. 2018-06-04. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
- ^ Tjiya, Emmanuel (1 June 2019). "Joyous Celebration steals the night". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ "SABC Crown Gospel Music Awards". TVSA. 5 December 2009. Retrieved 2024-06-24.