Sfiso Ncwane

Sfiso Ncwane (April 21, 1979 – December 5, 2016[1]) was a South African singer and composer.

Sfiso Ncwane
Born
Sfiso Ncwane

(1979-04-21)April 21, 1979
Mthwalume, Port Shepstone
DiedDecember 5, 2016(2016-12-05) (aged 37)
Johannesburg, South Africa
Resting placeLala Kahle Cemetery, Ximba
Occupations
  • composer
  • singer
  • producer
  • philanthropist
Spouse
Ayanda Ncwane
​
(m. 2007⁠–⁠2016)​
Children3
Musical career
OriginJohannesburg
GenresGospel
LabelsBula Music

In 1997, Ncwane joined Mlazi based band called New Edition, joining lead vocalist Ntombifuthi Mntambo and drummer Skhumbuzo Gumede.[2] Ncwane also join a group band called 'One Touch', lead vocalist Mr Joe Gcabashe and the Keyboard players: Sikhona Gumede and Senzo Sabela.

Ncwane signed a record deal with Bula Music and released his debut studio album Makadunyiswe in 2001.[1]

At the 20th ceremony of the Mzansi Gospel Awards, Ncwane won two awards, Best Praise Album of the Year and Worship Album of the Year.[3] His song, Kulungile Baba, was certified 3× platinum in South Africa with sales of 350 000 copies, and he won Record of the Year at the 19th ceremony of South African Music Awards. He was also nominated for SABC's Crown Gospel Awards Song of the Year.[4] On July 5, 2016, his last album, Wethembekile Baba, was released in South Africa.[5]

Death

On December 4, 2016, Ncwane was hospitalized at Life Fourways Hospital, Johannesburg. While there, he passed away at the age of 37.[6]

Philanthropy

He started charity called Sfiso Ncwane Bursary Foundation, which donated school uniforms to children in rural areas.[7][8]

Autobiography
  • Ayanda Ncwane (2018). For the Love of Sfiso Ncwane Kindle Edition, Izani Publishing, ISBN 978-0-620-79469-5

Discography

Albums
  • Vula Amasango (2000)
  • Makadunyiswe (2001)
  • Inombolo YaseZulwini
  • Umkhuleko (2003)
  • Sifiso (2005)
  • Baba Ngiyabonga (2006)
  • Uyisiphephelo Sami (2008)
  • Baba Ngiyavuma (2009)
  • Kulungile Baba (2011)
  • Kulungile Baba Live (2012)
  • Bayede Baba (2014)
  • Wethembekile Baba (2016)

References
  1. Shumba, Ano (December 5, 2016). "Top South African musician S'fiso Ncwane is no more | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  2. Dlamini, Penwell (December 6, 2016). "The Sfiso Ncwane I knew before Kulungile Baba". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  3. Somniso-Abraham‌, Vicky (June 14, 2015). "S'fiso Ncwane wins 20th award at Mzansi Gospel Awards — The Citizen". The Citizen. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  4. Tshabalala, Comfort (December 5, 2016). "DAILY SUN REMEMBERS S'FISO NCWANE!". Daily SUN. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  5. "Sfiso Ncwane releases new album 'Wethembekile Baba' | YoMzansi". YoMzansi. July 5, 2016. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  6. Magubane, Thami (December 6, 2016). "Sfiso Ncwane's death shock". Independent Online. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  7. Barron, Chris (December 11, 2016). "Obituary: S'fiso Ncwane: Gospel sensation with saintly ambitions". TimesLIVE. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  8. "Sfiso Ncwane raised the bar & touched millions with his music- Sanco". bloemfonteincourant.co.za. December 6, 2016. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
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