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The Soweto Gospel Choir was formed in November 2002 and they have achieved incredible success both nationally and internationally, having being hailed as a ‘South African music phenomenon’.
The choir’s first album, ‘Voices from Heaven’ went on to reach the number one spot on Billboard’s World Music Chart within three weeks of its release in the US.
Since then, they have recorded four albums and won two Grammy Awards in the World Music category.
They have also won an Emmy Award for their collaboration with U2 for ESPN’s television promotion of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, which received three SAMAs and a Metro FM award.
In 2010, the choir’s recording with Peter Gabriel, was nominated for an Oscar, and that same year, they were the first South African artists to have performed at the Academy Awards.
The choir has toured the world extensively, performing at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House, London’s Royal Festival Hall, Westminster Abbey as well as at Johannesburg’s Nelson Mandela Theatre.
They have also performed (and collaborated) with world-renowned artists such as Celine Dion, Josh Groban, John Legend, Bono, Aretha Franklin and the Harlem Gospel Choir.
Nationally, they have worked with local favourites such as Vusi Mahlasela, Johnny Clegg, the Bala Brothers and Dorothy Masuka.
They have been honoured to perform for dignitaries such as Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, President Bill Clinton, Prince Charles and Oprah.
In 2003, the choir formed its own charity foundation, Nkosi’s Haven Vukani, which supports AIDS orphans organisations that receive little or no funding.
Soweto Gospel Choir are ambassadors for 46664, 1Goal, SHOUT and they are United Nations’ MDG Envoys for Africa.
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Add a feminine touch to your event with Lady Lace, a trio of Jozi’s hottest female vocalists.
These ladies are the fuse that ignites the fire of any party with a fluid repertoire to dress up anything from a lounge to a party setting.
They are well known to stages locally and even all the way to the glitzy platforms of Hollywood. Up-style your event now!
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The Afro Divas are one of the most exciting and versatile groups in Kwa-Zulu Natal. Keeping it in the family with their strong lead vocals and fabulous harmonies, this spectacular vocal trio consists of sisters Yolanda Cenge, Khutala Cenge and Ntombi Cenge.
Career highlights include performing at the Dubai International Jazz Festival, at the 2014 Common Wealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, and in Tanzania for a South African Day.
They have shared stages with superstars such as Hugh Masekela, Phuzekhemisi, Mahotella Queens, Freshlyground, Rod Stewart and Mi Casa, and they have worked with Vicky Sampson as backing vocalists.
The trio has been selected to represent KwaZulu Natal for a South African arts and Development Agency sponsored by the Department of Arts and Culture, the National Lottery and 999 Music.
They have also released a single titled “Africa Unite”. In October 2015 Philani Ngidi and the Afro divas travelled to Mozambique connecting Durban and Maputo through music In association with Concerts SA with the main aim being to encourage unity between the African countries by collaborating with great artists from Mozambique.
Covering genres from African Jazz, Afro Pop and Pop music, to contemporary and Afro Soul Music, they have appeared at numbers Jazz festivals, corporate functions and team building events.
Highlights performing for the The Chef Awards, Mayoral Awards, The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry Gala Dinner at the Durban I.C.C, South African Common Wealth Games Launch at Hilton ,The BRICS events, for the President at the D.T.I Gala Dinner in Gallagher Estate in Johannesburg and for Oude Meester where Jamie Fox was the keynote speaker, the World Forestry Congress S.A.B Gala dinner and other corporate events.
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