Dumi Mkokstad Explained

Mdumiseni Nzimande professionally known as Dumi Mkokstad is a South African singer-songwriter. Born in Cabazana, Mount Ayliff, his musical interest began at the age of 9.[1]

His studio album Calvary, was released on 13 April 2020. It won Best Traditional Faith Music Album at the 26th South African Music Awards.[2]

Mkokstad ninth studio album The Overflow Gcwala Kimi, was released 25 December 2023. The album won Best Traditional Faith Album at the 29th ceremony of South African Music Awards.[3]

Mkokstad received the most nominations for Best Gospel Album, Best Live Recording, Best Collaboration, Best Male, and won Best Gospel Songwriter for "Vumbelimnandi" at the 16th edition of the Crown Gospel Music Awards.[4] [5]

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
ZA
"Thixo Ndiyabulela (Remixed Version)" 2015
"My God Is Too Much" 2018
"Kwanele Manje (Artists In Activism)" (Khaya Mthethwa, Brian Temba, Dumi Mkokstad) 2019
"Ungayeki Ukuthandaza"
"Ziphozenkosi" 2020
"Ngeke Kuhlale kunje" (featuring Thulani (The motivator))2023
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gospel's Dumi Mkokstad stands test of time. SowetanLIVE . 24 June 2017. Patience. Bambalele. 2024-08-03.
  2. Web site: DUMI MKOKSTAD'S BIG WIN!. Daily SUN. 2024-08-03. 4 August 2020. Quincy. Mahlangu.
  3. Web site: 2023 SAMAs: Full List Of Winners. Slikouronlife. 2024-08-05.
  4. Web site: 2024-08-03. Dumi Mkokstad Celebrates Leading Crown Gospel Music Awards Nominations With 5 Nods. 17 October 2023. Privie. Kandi. Briefly.
  5. Web site: Crown Gospel Music Awards 2023: All the winners. 2023-11-27. Ano. Shumba. Music in Africa. 2024-08-05.