The past decades have seen the growth and diversity ofmusicgenres.
While some are legendary, others have gained a following within the past decade and are impacting the world.
Christian music cuts across nearly all music genres.
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While some prefer to disseminate their message via reggae tunes, others express their artsy side by rapping.
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Most of them have bagged awards through their commanding voice and unique lyrics.
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Others have mentored and nurtured talents in the country.
Born in Johannesburg, South Africa,Benjamin Dubeis among the most popular South African Christian singers.
He has gone from the cradle to become one of the most celebrated artists in South Africa and worldwide.
Singer Benjamin Dube performs at the Trumpet Africa Music Awards at the State Theatre in Pretoria, South Africa. Photo: Gallo ImagesSource: Getty Images
His ministry through music has briskly grown locally and internationally.
Benjamin Dube is famous for being a chart-dropping and award-winning artist, songwriter, producer, minister and instrumentalist.
He is known for his commanding voice and energetic performances.
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Pastor Solly started ministering at the age of 10 and has more than three decades in the industry.
The Siyabonga JesuandObrigadohitmaker has gathered a legion of fans from South Africa, Africa and internationally.
He is also the founder of Word Praise Christian Centre International.
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Khaya Mthethwa is a talented South African artist.
He couples up as a musician, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and composer.
Asa producer, he propelled the growth of celebrated artists like Sbu Noah.
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Lindelani Mkhize has worked on more than ten Joyous Celebration albums.
Some of his best songs include Uyalalelwa, Bhekani UJehova,andUnkulunkulu Wezimanga.
He couples up as a pastor and music producer.Derrick Ndzimandeis renowned for his deep baritone.
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Some of his best-selling albums include The Power(Amanda)andNangu Jesu.
Female top gospel artists in South Africa
Talented female singers also dominate the industry.
While some are active singers, others are known for their ministries.
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This list highlights some of the best South African femalemusicians and singers.
Winnie’s debut album,Exodus 20,was released in 2000, bringing her to the limelight.
The record went on to sell 25,000 copies and reached gold status.
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Some of her best-selling hits includeNgibemuhle Nam, Uyingcwele,andSiyabong.
The vivaciousHlengiwe Mhlabais a talented recording and performing artist.
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She is famous for her commanding voice that hits the highest notes effortlessly.
Hlengiwe has shared a stage with renowned artists likeKelly Khumalo.
Some of the most loved Hlengiwe Mhlaba’s songs includeLet Your Living Waters FlowandJeso Ka Sebelebele.
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She released her debut album,Loliwe, in 2011, and it went platinum.
In 2015,Zahara releasedher third album,Country Girl, which was certified triple platinum.
Her fifth and most recent album,Nqaba Yam,topped the charts on iTunes.
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Zahara is a multi-award-winning artist with 17 SAMA awards to her name.
Her most loved songs includeLoliwe, PhendulaandNdiza.
Deborah Fraser is one of the legendary SA gospel singers.
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She started as a backup singer in 1985 before she ventured into her solo career.
Herdebut album,Abanye bayombona,came out in 2000 and sold more than one million copies.
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Deborah Frasers is one of the best-selling artists in South Africa.
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Some of her best hits includeNgibe Muhle NamiandLobuhlungu.
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Apart from South Africa, the past decade has seen a new crop of African musicians.
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Apart from imparting lives, they have deviated from the attention of international artists.
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Sinach has helped to reshape Nigeria’s music industry with her dynamic gift of worship and praise.
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She is a songwriter, singer, and senior worship leader at Believers' Loveworld International.
She is a talented songwriter, recording and performing artist.
Her career dates back to when she was ten years old.
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Ada Ehi has released seven studio albums so far.
Some of herbest hitsincludeCongratulations, Jesus,andOnly You Jesus.
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Deborah Lukalu is a prolific artist who draws her roots to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Her family relocated to South Africa after her dad’s passing, although she takes pride in her roots.
Most of her songs reflect her roots.
Deborah got into the music scene in 2010, and her live performances have significantly propelled her career growth.
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Some of hermost loved songsinclude,Glorious, Call Me Favour,andWe Testify.
Judikay is a renowned Nigerian artist.
She started her career as a backup singer in 2013, she released her first single.
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Frank Edwards is one of the young gospel singers who istalented in music.
He has developed his love for music by becoming a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, music producer and philanthropist.
Prosper Germoh is a prolific Cameron artist.
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Nathaniel Bassey is aNigerian musicianand one of the best singers and songwriters.
He is the brains behind the#HalleluhyaChallenge, where believers worship God from 12:00 am to 1:00 am.
Some of his mostnotable songsincludeImela, OlowogbogboroandOnise Iyanu.
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Dunsin Oyekan is a Nigerian producer, instrumentalist, songwriter, recording and performing artist.
He released his debut album,Code Red, in 2016 and has released hits such asNa You.
Some are legendary and have been in space for decades.
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Others made their debut recently and have left an impact.
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Kirk Franklin is one of the best black male gospel singers.
The American singer began her solo career by releasing herdebut album,Alone in His Presence, in 1995.
CeCe Winans’s records have sold over 12 million copies worldwide.
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Tasha Cobbs is one of the renowned international artists to be reckoned with.
She began her music career at her father’s church, Jesup New Life Ministries.
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From there, she took charge of the family’s music ministry.
She is a contemporary gospelmusician and songwriterwho has received many accolades because ofher songs.
Her songs have been listed on two Billboard charts, the Billboard 200 and the Top Gospel Albums chart.
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His song,Give Thanks,has been certified Gold by the RIAA.
Donnie McClurkin is anAmerican singerand minister.
Since he began hismusic career, he has received several awards, including three Grammy Awards.
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Some of them include Gill Marcus and Nonkuleleko Nyembezi-Heita.
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He graduated with a degree in Mass Communication from The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Nigeria.
He has curated the facts and life hacks category since 2018.
Dr Favour is the author of several books available on Amazon.
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He currently lives in Nigeria.
She has worked for The Hoth, The Standard Group and Triple P Media.
Adrianna graduated from Nairobi University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in 2020.
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