Temba Tagwireyi (born January 16, 1982), known professionally as Tembalami, is a Zimbabwean gospel artist and businessman.[1][2][3]
Tembalami | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Temba Tagwireyi |
| Born | 16 January 1982 Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe |
| Origin | Zimbabwean |
| Genres | Gospel |
| Occupation(s) |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2002–present |
Background edit
Tagwireyi was born in Chitungwiza where he grew up and attended his early education.
Tagwireyi started his music career in 2002 as part of a gospel group called The Burning Bush, then he had a stint as a secular artist in 2004. During that time, he collaborated with the rap duo Extra Large. He became prominent after the release of the Tomurumbidza Medley single from his first studio album Brighter Day which became a hit on radio charts in Zimbabwe in 2011.[4] Tagwireyi had his first studio recording with The Burning Bush. He then left the group to become one of the founding members of popular group, Zimpraise Choir, in 2006.[5] He had his first international tour in 2014[6] when he toured the United States' East Coast.[7][4]
Personal life edit
Tagwireyi is married to Anesu Mawoneke since November 2018.[8][9]
Discography edit
Albums edit
- Brighter Day 2011[10]
- Faith-Aid Kit 2013[11]
- Ministry of works (Audio and DVD album) 2015[12]
- The Fight 2018[13]
Singles edit
Awards edit
| Year | Ceremony | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | PERMICAN Awards | Ministry with Excellence | Won |
| 2015 | PERMICAN Awards | Best Urban Contemporary Album, Best Music Video (L.O.V.E)[19][20] | Won |
| 2016 | PERMICAN Awards | Best live DVD recording[21] | Nominated |
| 2016 | Zimbabwe Achievers Awards | International Gospel Artist of the year[22][23] | Won |
| 2017 | African Gospel Music Awards | Artiste of Excellence (Southern Africa)[24] | Nominated |
| 2018 | Groove Awards | Southern Artist of the year[25][26] | Nominated |
| 2018 | Star FM Music Awards | Gospel Song of the year (Dairai)[27] | Nominated |
| 2019 | PERMICAN Awards | Video of the year, Best Urban Contemporary (Sekerera), Best Male Artist[28][29] | Nominated |
| 2020 | Maranatha Awards | Best Collaboration in Southern Africa (Mbiri with Janet Manyowa)[30] | Won |
| 2021 | Zimbabwe Music Awards | Best Gospel Artist[31] | Nominated |
References edit
- ^ "Tembalami thrives under lockdown". 10 August 2020.
- ^ Herald, The. "Tembalami goes for international market". The Herald.
- ^ "The sound of Tembalami". 23 April 2020.
- ^ a b "Zimbabwean gospel singer brings music, joy to Cazenovia". 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Tembalami goes live celebrating 10 years in music". The Standard. 28 June 2018.
- ^ Herald, The. "Tembalami speaks on tour". The Herald.
- ^ "VIDEO: Zim Singer Tembalami Performs On US Channel ABC". 13 April 2014.
- ^ "Anesu And Tembalami – OPWZim". Zambezi Magic - Anesu And Tembalami – OPWZim.
- ^ Chronicle, The. "Tembalami marries long-time girlfriend". The Chronicle.
- ^ "Mhere, Zamar, Magacha and Tembalami lined up for U.K end of year gospel show". 18 November 2018.
- ^ "Benjamin Dube endorses Tembalami". 12 March 2013.
- ^ "More Praise & Ministry of Works from Tembalami". 23 June 2015.
- ^ Mail, The Sunday. "Tembalami to drop new album". The Sunday Mail.
- ^ "Great Zimbabwe Guide: Weekend song # 4: Thembalami's Tomurumbidza -". Great Zimbabwe Guide Travel Blog. 20 July 2012.
- ^ "Fans Go Crazy Over New Tembalami Video". 9 February 2014.
- ^ "Tembalami drops new single plus more". 2 February 2017.
- ^ "Tembalami's big breakthrough". H-Metro.
- ^ "Janet Manyowa and Tembalami dominate on Trace Africa". Youth Village Zimbabwe. 3 April 2020.
- ^ "PERMICAN Awards 2015 Winners List". 21 September 2015.
- ^ Mail, The Sunday. "Gospel Greats nominated for Permican Awards". The Sunday Mail.
- ^ "PERMICAN Awards – May the best win". H-Metro.
- ^ "Jah, Thembalami honoured". H-Metro.
- ^ "Gospel singer Tembalami at ZAA Awards 2016 (Interview)". 2 June 2016.
- ^ Mail, The Sunday. "Zimbabweans up for Gospel Media Awards". The Sunday Mail.
- ^ Staff Writer (3 May 2017). "Here is the full list of Groove Awards 2017 nominees".
- ^ "Kenya: Here Are the Artists At the Centre of Groove Award Storms - allAfrica.com". Archived from the original on 3 June 2017.
- ^ "Zim's Star FM Music Awards: All the winners". Music In Africa. 4 February 2019.
- ^ Amenyanyo, Gerrard-Israel (13 November 2019). "ZIMBABWE: Permican Gospel Awards Announce Nominees – 2019".
- ^ "Zim: 2019 Permican Gospel Awards announce winners". Music In Africa. 26 November 2019.
- ^ "Janet Manyowa, Tembalami scoop prestigious award". Youth Village Zimbabwe. 29 October 2020.
- ^ "Zimbabwe Music Awards (ZIMA) 2021: Full List Of Winners #PPCZIMA2021".