Sfiso Ncwane
Sfiso Ncwane | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sfiso Ncwane April 21, 1979 Mthwalume, Port Shepstone |
| Died | December 5, 2016 (aged 37) Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Resting place | Lala Kahle Cemetery, Ximba |
| Occupations |
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| Spouse |
Ayanda Ncwane (m. 2007) |
| Children | 3 |
| Musical career | |
| Origin | Johannesburg |
| Genres | Gospel |
| Labels | Bula Music |
Sfiso Ncwane (April 21, 1979 – December 5, 2016[1]) was a South African singer and composer.
In 1997, Ncwane joined Mlazi based band called New Edition, joining lead vocalist Ntombifuthi Mntambo and drummer Skhumbuzo Gumede.[2] Ncwane also join a group band called 'One Touch', lead vocalist Mr Joe Gcabashe and the Keyboard players: Sikhona Gumede and Senzo Sabela.
Ncwane signed a record deal with Bula Music and released his debut studio album Makadunyiswe in 2001.[1]
At the 20th ceremony of the Mzansi Gospel Awards, Ncwane won two awards, Best Praise Album of the Year and Worship Album of the Year.[3] His song, Kulungile Baba, was certified 3× platinum in South Africa with sales of 350 000 copies, and he won Record of the Year at the 19th ceremony of South African Music Awards. He was also nominated for SABC's Crown Gospel Awards Song of the Year.[4] On July 5, 2016, his last album, Wethembekile Baba, was released in South Africa.[5]
Death
[edit]On December 4, 2016, Ncwane was hospitalized at Life Fourways Hospital, Johannesburg. While there, he passed away at the age of 37.[6]
Philanthropy
[edit]He started charity called Sfiso Ncwane Bursary Foundation, which donated school uniforms to children in rural areas.[7][8]
Autobiography
[edit]- Ayanda Ncwane (2018). For the Love of Sfiso Ncwane Kindle Edition, Izani Publishing, ISBN 978-0-620-79469-5
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]- Vula Amasango (2000)
- Makadunyiswe (2001)
- Inombolo YaseZulwini
- Umkhuleko (2003)
- Sifiso (2005)
- Baba Ngiyabonga (2006)
- Uyisiphephelo Sami (2008)
- Baba Ngiyavuma (2009)
- Kulungile Baba (2011)
- Kulungile Baba Live (2012)
- Bayede Baba (2014)
- Wethembekile Baba (2016)
References
[edit]- ^ a b Shumba, Ano (December 5, 2016). "Top South African musician S'fiso Ncwane is no more | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
- ^ Dlamini, Penwell (December 6, 2016). "The Sfiso Ncwane I knew before Kulungile Baba". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
- ^ Somniso-Abraham, Vicky (June 14, 2015). "S'fiso Ncwane wins 20th award at Mzansi Gospel Awards — The Citizen". The Citizen. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
- ^ Tshabalala, Comfort (December 5, 2016). "DAILY SUN REMEMBERS S'FISO NCWANE!". Daily SUN. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
- ^ "Sfiso Ncwane releases new album 'Wethembekile Baba' | YoMzansi". YoMzansi. July 5, 2016. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
- ^ Magubane, Thami (December 6, 2016). "Sfiso Ncwane's death shock". Independent Online. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
- ^ Barron, Chris (December 11, 2016). "Obituary: S'fiso Ncwane: Gospel sensation with saintly ambitions". TimesLIVE. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
- ^ "Sfiso Ncwane raised the bar & touched millions with his music- Sanco". bloemfonteincourant.co.za. December 6, 2016. Retrieved December 13, 2021.