The Kaya 959 Soul Inspired concert supported by SPAR returns with a fresh and exciting line-up of the biggest Gospel stars in South Africa.
It is all happening on Sunday 5 December.
The line-up includes newly crowned Best Male Gospel Artist at the 14th Crown Gospel Awards, Ayanda Ntanzi.
Here is all you need to know about the career of this talented gospel singer from Pietermaritzburg.
Childhood and early influences
Singing has always been part of Ayanda’s life.
Born into a family of singers, Ayanda was inspired and started singing at the tender age of 10 years old. He still holds fond memories of singing songs by Masibuye ku Jehova, Amaphoyisa asoLundi, Imvuselelo Yase Natali with his family.
Little did he know that a shared family passion would lead him to become one of the most prominent gospel musicians in the country.
Breaking into the industry
His career began in 2014 when Nqubeko Mbatha become his mentor after he invited Ayanda to be part of the Gospel Classic TV show. A year later he signed with Koko Records and release his debut album.
The album received the attention of the industry and earned the singer a nomination for Best Newcomer at the SABC Gospel Crown Awards.
Critical-Acclaim
In April 2017, Ayanda recorded and released his critically-acclaimed Live CD and DVD at the Durban Playhouse, Priestly Worship. The album included the award-winning single, Nasempeni. It earned Ayanda the Best Praise Song award at the 2018 SABC Gospel Crown Awards
Also in 2018, Ayanda participated in the sold-out multi-award-winning spirit of praise show. Here he performed alongside renowned Gospel music star, Benjamin Dube. The performance currently has over 10 million views on YouTube.
Empowering up and coming artists
Ayanda started the company Royal Priest Productions to create an empowerment hub for upcoming artists. It provides mentorship and a professional platform to showcase their talents. The Royal Priest Productions company successfully hosts the annual Pietermaritzburg Pre-Easter festival.
Education is vital to Ayanda
Despite his success in the music industry, Ayanda takes his education seriously. He decided to go back to school to complete his LLB Degree while juggling a successful music career.
“I knew where I come from, and I know what it took for me to get as far as I did. So, I was determined to get that degree at all costs. Thank God for grace; I was able to get this far,” he said.
He uses the knowledge that he has acquired through his studies to help his fellow artists in the industry.
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