Mkhululi Bhebhe (born 5 April 1984 in

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe Bulawayo (, ; Ndebele: ''Bulawayo'') is the second largest city in Zimbabwe, and the largest city in the country's Matabeleland region. The city's population is disputed; the 2022 census listed it at 665,940, while the Bulawayo City Council cl ...

) is a

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an contemporary

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vocalist.

Career

In 2008, Bhebhe entered the '' East and Southern African Idols'' show held in

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, and placed sixth. In 2009, Bhebhe began performing with the South African gospel choir Joyous Celebration. He has performed traditional Zimbabwean gospel songs on the international scene, including Tambira Jehovah, Ichokwadi, ''Namata'' and Wasara Wasara. Bhebhe joined the group Joyous Celebration in 2010. In December 2012, Bhebhe released an album, ''iChokwadi'' with thirteen tracks, including "Thelumoya" and "Tambira Jehovah". As of 2015 Bhebhe's most popular song with Joyous Celebration is titled "Tambira Jehovah". In 2016 Bhebhe headlined the Celestial Praiz 2016 gospel event.

References

Living people 1984 births Zimbabwean gospel singers 21st-century Zimbabwean male singers People from Bulawayo {{Africa-singer-stub