Sfiso Ncwane

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Sfiso Ncwane
Birth nameSfiso Ncwane
Born(1979-04-21)April 21, 1979
Mthwalume, Port Shepstone
DiedDecember 5, 2016(2016-12-05) (aged 37)
Johannesburg, South Africa
Occupation(s)
  • composer
  • singer
  • producer
  • philanthropist
Musical career
OriginJohannesburg
GenresGospel
LabelsBula Music
Associated acts

Sfiso Ncwane (April 21, 1979 - December 5, 2016[1]) was a South African singer and composer.

In 2003, Ncwane joined Mlazi based band called New Edition, joining lead vocalist Ntombifuthi Mntambo and drummer Skhumbuzo Gumede.[2] Ncwane signed a record deal with Bula Music and released his debut studio album Makadunyiswe in 2006.[1]

At the 20th ceremony of Mzansi Gospel Awards, Ncwane scooped two awards Best Praise Album of the Year and Worship Album of the Year.[3] "Kulungile Baba" was certified 3x platinum in South Africa with sales of 350 000 copies and won Record of the Year at the 19th ceremony of South African Music Awards and also nominated for SABC Crown Gospel Awards Song of the Year.[4] On July 5, 2016, his last album Wethembekile Baba was released in South Africa.[5]

Death[]

On December 4, 2016, Ncwane was hospitalised at Life Fourways Hospital, Johannesburg and died at the age of 37.[6]

Philanthropy[]

He started charity called Sfiso Ncwane Bursary Foundation, which donated school uniforms to children in rural areas.[7][8]

Autobiography[]

  • Ayanda Ncwane (2018). For the Love of Sfiso Ncwane Kindle Edition, Izani Publishing, ISBN 978-0-620-79469-5

Discography[]

Albums[]

  • (2007)
  • (2010)
  • (2014)

References[]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Dlamini, Penwell (December 6, 2016). "The Sfiso Ncwane I knew before Kulungile Baba". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  3. ^ Somniso-Abraham‌, Vicky (June 14, 2015). "S'fiso Ncwane wins 20th award at Mzansi Gospel Awards — The Citizen". The Citizen. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  4. ^ Tshabalala, Comfort (December 5, 2016). "DAILY SUN REMEMBERS S'FISO NCWANE!". Daily SUN. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  5. ^ "Sfiso Ncwane releases new album 'Wethembekile Baba' | YoMzansi". YoMzansi. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  6. ^ Magubane, Thami (December 6, 2016). "Sfiso Ncwane's death shock". Independent Online. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  7. ^ Barron, Chris (December 11, 2016). "Obituary: S'fiso Ncwane: Gospel sensation with saintly ambitions". TimesLIVE. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  8. ^ "Sfiso Ncwane raised the bar & touched millions with his music- Sanco". bloemfonteincourant.co.za. December 6, 2016. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
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