Lundi Tyamara (16 December 1978  – 27 January 2017) also known as Lundi, was a South African gospel singer.[2][3]

Lundi Tyamara
Lundi Tyamara
Lundi Tyamara
Background information
Born(1978-12-16)16 December 1978[1]
Worcester, South Africa
Died27 January 2017(2017-01-27) (aged 38)
Edenvale, South Africa
GenresGospel music
OccupationSinger
Years active1998–2017

Career

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Lundi started as a backing vocalist for Rebecca Malope, he was then offered his first solo record deal by Tshepo Nzimande. In 1998, Lundi Tyamara released his debut album titled Mphefumlo Wami[4] which sold almost 400,000 copies, he went on to release more than 20 albums in his career winning several awards. Lundi was one of the best selling gospel artists of all time in South Africa, selling over 3 million album copies.[5]

Death

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He died of stomach TB and a liver condition at Edenvale Hospital in the East Rand and was buried in Worcester.[6]

Discography

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Albums

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Singles

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  • Mphefumulo Wami
  • Nginga hlanzwa
  • Mama wami
  • Mina Ngithemb'uJesu
  • Akuvumi
  • Bekungelula
  • Moyo'ingcwele
  • Tumelo ke theb
  • Uma ngiguqa
  • Thembela kuye
  • Uthando lukababa
  • Mvuleleni angene
  • Phaphamani
  • Ngaphakathi
  • Mawuhlakaniphe
  • Bawo Wethu
  • Hlala nami
  • Bawo
  • Bohlala Bejabula
  • Wakrazulwa
  • Nxolele
  • Nginike amehlo
  • Ongcongcozayo
  • Umama
  • Ndim Lo Nkosi
  • Ungumalusi
  • Nkosi sihlangene
  • Bulelani ku Jehova
  • Benzenjalo
  • Leth'ukukhanya
  • Siyakubonga

Awards

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References

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  1. ^ "Lundi Tyamara's fighting for his life". Drum. 22 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Lundi Tyamara: South African gospel star dies aged 38". BBC News. 27 January 2017.
  3. ^ "President Zuma extends condolences on passing of gospel singer Lundi Tyamara | the Presidency".
  4. ^ "Gospel star Lundi dies". SAnews. 27 January 2017.
  5. ^ "Remembering Lundi, South African gospel star, 1979–2017 | Brand South Africa".
  6. ^ "Lundi Tyamara's funeral service" – via youtube.com.
  7. ^ Romero, Angel (7 December 2003). "2003 Kora All African Music Awards, Winners Announced | World Music Central.org".
  8. ^ "SAMA 2008: All the Winners!". Channel.
  9. ^ "2010 Crown Gospel Awards: All The Winners | SABC1 | TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za.
  10. ^ "How late gospel star Lundi turned his life around". 27 January 2017.
  11. ^ "Crown Gospel Music Awards 2014 Winners | The Public News Hub". www.publicnewshub.com. 24 November 2014.