It is never too late to follow your passion.
Since then he has consistently produced soul touching gospel songs and broken a few records.
This father of 3 has quite an interesting journey that is kept close to the hearts of South Africans.
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Dr Tumi was born and raised in Limpopo, in the little town of Seshego.
His interest in music can be attributed to the influence of his father, a priest.
So much so, that at the age of 9, he was already learning and practicing the piano.
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This would later earn him the instrumentalist title when he began his music career.
He debuted during talent shows in Sunday school.
To his advantage, his father was a priest and therefore better situated to kick start his music career.
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Dr Tumi education and career in medicine
However, his branding is actually legit.
He was crowned doctor after completing a six-year course at the Medical University of Southern Africa (Medunsa).
He graduated in 2006.
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His father was also a major contributor to this achievement as he wanted his son to pursue medicine.
He still runs this private practice in Mabopane, north of Pretoria.
He started off by making house visits to his patients, which is another reason he is so loved.
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This came just one year after he split from the music group Intense that launched his career in 2007.
It can be said he was making the decision for his family and practice.
Kgaegolo Makweya is not just a wife to Dr Tumi; she is alsohis manager.
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Dr Tumi wife has not been in the spotlight as much but is very much involved in his career.
In fact, she helps out a lot, and Dr Tumi constantly runs his music ideas through her.
Bokamoso, Khumoetlile and Onalerona are the three children that complete this intimate Dr Tumi family.
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Dr Tumi albums
After he left Intense, Dr Tumi embarked on a solo career journey.
Drawing inspiration from fellowship and Christianity, Dr Tumi released his first album.
Since then, Dr Tumi albums and songs have continued to flood and prosper in the gospel industry.
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Dr Tumi has written most of the songs on his albums and also produced them.
He currently falls under the categories of producer, instrumentalist, songwriter and vocalist in the music industry.
Below is a comprehensive list of these albums and their respective songs.
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His music is available on iTunes for digital downloads.
Physical copies can be obtained from any Musica store.
He wrote all the 15 songs in the album.
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It was performed live at the Barnyard Theatre.
This particular recording would lead to subsequent world-breaking records in the next album.
Dr Tumi No other God was released in the live recording of this album.
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It has gone on to be a popular song since its release on 15th January 2016.
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It was the realization of a dream for him to live record an album.
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He performed for two hours back to back.
This particular Dr Tumi album was a phenomenal gospel win.
Dr Tumi managed tofill upthe 20,000 seater Ticket Pro Dome.
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The whole Gathering of the Worshippers Speaks a Word album Dr Tumi songs were recorded live that night.
This time, everyone wanted to witness the live recording of a Dr Tumi new album.
In the second edition of The Gathering of Worshippers, 30,000 people showed up.
He filled the Voortrekker monument.
He launched his foundation to support and spread acts of love in the area.
In January 2019,Wafiki was translatedinto four other languages; Swahili, Yoruba, English, and Shona.
This just proves that Dr Tumi is now more than a South African gospel musician.
He is an international songwriter and producer.
Dr Tumi is known to break records with his albums and live performances.
From past records, a bigger and better album should be about to drop.
The Dr Tumi Instagram page will be among the first sites where deets will be posted.
It is important to note that Everything was also included in the Dr Tumi album Heart of a King.
Dr Tumi often shares updates of his shows, music and performances on the platform.
He can also be found on twitter via the username @DrTumisang.
Doctors rarely change their career paths so drastically which makes Dr Tumi one of a kind.
Not only is he a successful doctor but a talented gospel musician with life-changing music.
He is also extremely talented and influential in the gospel industry.
You should be on the lookout for Dr Tumis music, awards and record-breaking events.
She has a Bachelor of Commerce & IT from the University of Nairobi and joined Briefly.co.za in November 2019.
The writer completed a Google News Initiate Course.
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