Joyous Celebration Explained

Background:group
Joyous Celebration
Genre:Gospel
Years Active:1994–present

Joyous Celebration is a South African gospel group formed in 1994.[1]

Their debut studio album Joyous Celebration, Vol. 9 (2005), became their best-selling album and certified 2× Platinum in South Africa.[2]

Joyous Celebration accolades includes: 15 South African Music Awards, 2 Metro FM Music Awards, 2 One Gospel Awards, 2 Crown Gospel Awards and, 1 Africa Gospel Music Awards.[3]

History

Joyous Celebration group was formed in 1994 by Lindelani Mkhize, Jabu Hlongwane, and Mthunzi Namba.[4]

In early April 2011, they announced My Gift to You Tour with six dates, commenced on 21-24 April State Theatre in Tshwane and concluded in Bloemfontein in August 2011.[5]

Their studio album Joyous Celebration, Vol. 19: Back to the Cross was released on 2 March 2015. The album peaked at No. 1 on Official SA Album Charts for two consecutive weeks.[6] It was certified Platinum in South Africa with sales of over 51,271 copies.

In addition Joyous Celebration Vol. 19: Back to the Cross won Best Selling DVD at the 22nd ceremony of South African Music Awards.[7]

They embarked on Joyous 22 All for You Tour in 2018, tour included 5 dates.[8] It commenced on 29-30 June in Banquet Hall Middleburg, Mpumalanga and concluded 20 October in Times Square Arena Tshwane, Gauteng.

In March 2021, the group signed a recording deal with Universal Music and Motown Gospel in the United State of America.[9] It was supported by two singles: "Ndezel' Uncedo" and "The Victory".

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

Achievements

South African Music Awards

! |-|2002|Joyous Celebration 5 |rowspan=4|Best Contemporary Gospel Album | |[11] |-|2003 |Joyous Celebration 6|||-|2004 |Joyous Celebration 7 |||-|2005|Joyous Celebration 8|||-|2008|Joyous Celebration 11|Best Traditional/African Adult Contemporary DVD | ||-|2009|Joyous Celebration 12|Best African Contemporary Gospel Album| ||-|2013|Joyous Celebration 16|rowspan=3|Best Selling DVD| ||-|2014 |Joyous Celebration 17|||-|2015 |Joyous Celebration 18| ||-|rowspan=4|2018|rowspan=2|Joyous Celebration | Capasso Best Selling Digital Download Composer’s Award| |rowspan=4|[12] |-| Best Selling Digital Artist of the Year | |-|rowspan=2|Joyous Celebration Volume 21: Heal Our Land | Best Selling DVD of the Year| |-| Best Selling Album of the Year | |-|rowspan=2|2019|Joyous Celebration 22 All for You|Best Selling DVD | |rowspan=2|[13] |-|Joyous Celebration - "Umoya kulendawo"|Best Selling Artist |

Metro FM Music Awards

! |-|2000||rowspan =2|Best Gospel Album|||-| 2001| | |

Crown Gospel Awards

! |-|2008|Joyous Celebration |Best Gospel Group|||-|rowspan=3|2009|rowspan=3|Joyous Celebration 12|Best Gospel Group||rowspan=3|[14] |-| Best DVD | |-|Best Praise And Worship |

One Gospel Awards

! |-|2007|| rowspan=2|Gopel Choir Of The Year| ||-| 2008 || |

Africa Gospel Music Awards

! |- | 2013|| Best Gospel Event Of The Year | |

Notes and References

  1. News: The journey of Joyous Celebration. South Africa . en-ZA . City Press. 2024-06-24. subscription. 21 October 2018. Rhodé. Marshall.
  2. Web site: JOYOUS CELEBRATION album sales. Best Selling Albums. 2024-06-24.
  3. News: 7 Joyous Celebration facts you might not know. 21 October 2018. Rhodé. Marshall. South Africa. en-ZA. subscription. 2024-06-25. City Press.
  4. Web site: MTN Joyous Celebration choir inspires and sings through Newcastle. The Citizen. July 26, 2017. Quinton. Boucher. 2024-06-24.
  5. Web site: Times LIVE. 2024-06-24. Joyous Celebration in their 15th year. 6 April 2011.
  6. Web site: Joyous Celebration 19 debuts at number 1 on iTunes SA. 6 March 2015 . SowetanLIVE. 2024-06-25.
  7. News: 2024-06-24. Here are all the 2016 Sama winners. 4 Jun 2016. News24. South Africa . subscription .
  8. Web site: Joyous Celebration kicks off 'Joyous 22' tour. 2024-05-16. Independent Online. 2024-06-24.
  9. Web site: Joyous Celebration still hitting the high notes after 25 years. 2024-06-25. Nomvelo. Masango. SowetanLIVE. 12 April 2021.
  10. Web site: Joyous Celebration joins Universal Music Africa. 2024-06-25. Patience. Bambalele. SowetanLIVE . 19 March 2021.

    Joyous Celebration 25: Still We Rise was released on 26 March 2021.[9]

  11. Web site: Sama 8: 2002. South African Music Awards. 2024-06-24.
  12. Web site: Joyous Celebration win big at SAMAS. Daily Voice. 2024-06-25. 2018-06-04.
  13. Web site: Joyous Celebration steals the night. SowetanLIVE. 2024-06-24. Emmanuel. Tjiya. 1 June 2019.
  14. Web site: SABC Crown Gospel Music Awards. 5 December 2009 . TVSA. 2024-06-24.

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