Lady Zamar

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Lady Zamar
Birth nameYamikani Janet Banda
Born (1987-06-19) 19 June 1987 (age 34)
Lilongwe, Malawi
OriginBlantyre, Malawi
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • Writer
  • Artist
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2014–present
LabelsUniversal Music South Africa
Associated acts

Yamikani Janet Banda; known professionally as Lady Zamar, is a Malawian/South African singer and songwriter.[1] She was born on 19 June 1987[2][3] in Malawi to a Malawian father and South African mother and was raised in Mamelodi. She mainly incorporates elements of house music in her songs and primarily sings in English which appeals to a wide audience .[4][5][6] In 2019 she was a guest judge on Idols South Africa.

Career[]

2014-2016: Lady Zamar & Junior Taurus, Cotton Candy[]

Lady Zamar and Junior Taurus met in 2011 and initially formed a duo.[7] On October 14, 2015, their debut album Cotton Candy was released.[8] The album produced three singles includes; "Mamelodi", "Run Away" and "Pitori".

At the 22nd ceremony of South African Music Awards, Cotton Candy was nominated for Duo/Group of the Year and Best Dance Album.[9][10] Soon after its release she announced that she was pursuing a solo career.[11]

2017-present: Solo projects, King Zamar, Monarch[]

Her first solo album, King Zamar, was released in March 2017.[1] In February 2018 the album was certified gold,[12][13] in June 2019 it was certified double platinum.[14][15]

In 2017, Lady Zamar won the Song of the Year Award at the DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards for her song "Charlotte", produced by Prince Kaybee.[1] At the 24th South African Music Awards she won the award for Best Dance Album.[16] On 11 March 2018, she headlined to Vivo Nation Festival.[17]

On 9 August 2018, National woman's day, she performed at a concert dedicated to women alongside fellow artists Mafikizolo and Sho Madjozi.[18]

Her second solo album Monarch was released on 21 June 2019.[19]

At the 2019 4th ceremony of Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards her single "This is Love" won Best house single.[20]

Discography[]

Studio albums[]

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
ZA
Cotton Candy (with Junior Taurus)
  • Released: 14 October 2015
  • Label: Ca city Records
  • Formats: Digital download
 —
King Zamar
  • Released: 31 March 2017
  • Label: Universal Music
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
 —
Monarch
  • Released: 21 July 2019
  • Label: Universal Music
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
 —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations[]

Throughout her career as a solo artist, she has received several awards, including 3 SAMA awards, 1 Independent Music Award. [22]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "Lady Zamar, the rising star | IOL Entertainment". Retrieved 15 September 2018.
  2. ^ "Yamikani Banda". sampra.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "Lady Zamar Twitter status update". Twitter. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  4. ^ THAKURDIN, KARISHMA (10 September 2018). "Twitter zones in on Lady Zamar's Idols SA outfit. Again!". TimesLive. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
  5. ^ LUVHENGO, PHATHU (12 September 2018). "Lady Zamar's music heritage". DESTINY Magazine. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
  6. ^ Pitjeng, Refilwe. "Huawei Joburg Day: Lady Zamar urges fans to come prepared to sing along". Eyewitness News. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
  7. ^ Nkonyana, Ayanda (7 March 2018). "Lady Zamar: The Queen of house music | Truelove". News24. South Africa.
  8. ^ "Junior Taurus & Lady Zamar". Zalebs. 22 June 2020.
  9. ^ "All the nominees for the 2016 Samas | Channel". News24. South Africa. 21 April 2016.
  10. ^ Herimbi, Helen (1 June 2016). "Sweet dreams on Cotton Candy". Independent Online.
  11. ^ Joyce, Liam Karabo (8 September 2017). "Lady Zamar, the rising star". Independent Online.
  12. ^ "Lady Zamar Certified Gold with Debut Album King Zamar! | Yule Dark". Yule Dark. 16 February 2018. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
  13. ^ "Lady Zamar's album goes gold | Bona Magazine". www.bona.co.za. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
  14. ^ Davis, Desere (23 June 2019). "Lady Zamar celebrates - she reached double platinum with 'King Zamar'". Briefly.
  15. ^ adejoy (23 June 2019). "Lady Zamar celebrates album, King Zamar's double platinum | Fakaza News". Fakaza News.
  16. ^ "[WATCH] Lady Zamar on winning Best Dance Album at the 2018 SAMAs". 8 June 2018. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
  17. ^ "LADY ZAMAR IS READY VIVONATION". Daily Sun. 21 February 2018.
  18. ^ "Mafikizolo, Lady Zamar & Sho Madjozi Set To Headline Tribute To Women concert - SA Music Magazine". South African Music Magazine.
  19. ^ "Lady Zamar Monarch Album". 20 June 2019. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  20. ^ Reporter, Sun (2 December 2019). "MZANSI KWAITO AND HOUSE MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS!". Daily Sun.
  21. ^ "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa.
  22. ^ Neo Koza (8 June 2018). "[WATCH] Lady Zamar on winning Best Dance Album at the 2018 SAMAs".
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