Ntokozo Mbambo
South African gospel artist
Ntokozo Mbambo (born 6 November 1985) is a South African singer-songwriter. Born and raised in Umlazi, Mbambo professional music career began as a member and lead singer of the gospel group Joyous Celebration at the age of 15.
She made her on-screen debut as a judge in I Want to Sing Gospel (2014) and Idols SA season 17 (2021). Her accolades includes 5 South African Music Awards, 6 African Gospel Music and Media Awards, 2 Crown Gospel Music Awards, 2 Praise Achievement Awards, 1 Metro FM Music Awards, and 1 Basadi in Music Awards.
Life and career
Mbambo was born on the 6th of November 1985 in the township of Umlazi in Durban, South Africa. Her music interest began at her early age and joined South African gospel choir Joyous Celebration as lead singer at the age 15 of in 2002 became youngest member at the time.
Mbambo studied and obtained a degree in Information Technology programming at the Durban North Varsity College in 2006. She also attended the University of Zululand and graduated with a Bachelor of Education (BEd) in English Language and Literature/Letters and Social Sciences.
Mbambo released her debut studio album Bambelela in 2001.
Her live album Keep on Believing, was released in 2007.
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