Jessica Mbangeni
Jessica Mbangeni | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 August 1977 Nqamakwe,Eastern Cape,South Africa |
| Origin | Johannesburg |
| Died | 31 August 2024(aged 47) |
| Occupations |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2002–2024 |
| Labels | Kwantu Entertainment |
| Formerly of | Soweto Gospel Choir |
Jessica Mbangeni(22 August 1977 – 31 August 2024) was a South African praise poet and singer. Born and raised in Nqamakwe,Eastern Cape,she rose to prominence after participating onSoweto Gospel Choirin 2002.
Mbangeni had also pursued an acting career. In 2013, Mbangeni made her on-screen feature debut inZabalaza,and appeared as a guest on the television seriesSkeem Saam.Other television series Mbangeni appeared in includedeKasi: Our Stories(2015),The Coconuts,andDube on 2.
Background
[edit]Jessica Mbangeni was born in Nqamakwe,Eastern Capeon 22 August 1977.[1]Mbangeni attended Eastern Cape Technikon, but dropped out to pursue her career in music.[1]
Mbangeni died on 31 August 2024, at the age of 47.[2]
Career
[edit]Shortly after Mbangeni left tertiary, she relocated to Johannesburg to search for job.[1]
In 2002, she joinedSoweto Gospel Choir[3]and toured around the globe.[4]
Two years later in 2005, Mbangeni pursued her career as a poet.[3]
Towards the end of the August 2014, Mbangeni announced released date of her live albumIGoliwhich was performed live at Lyric Theatre.[5]The album was released on 26 September 2014.
Her studio albumBusiswe Tribute to African Heroineswas released in 2015.
Mbangeni was featured on "As'phelelanga" a single by South African singerVusi Novareleased on 17 August 2018.[6]
Television
[edit]From 2004 to 2006, Mbangeni made on screen debut onDube on 2comedy television series.[7]
In 2015, she portrayed a role of Nambasa oneKasi: Our Storiesdrama series.
Other ventures
[edit]Mbangeni established her agency KwaNtu Entertainment and Designs Agency in 2006.[8][9]
Discography
[edit]- Igoli(2014)
- Busiswe Tribute to African Heroines(2015)
- I Am an African (A Cappella)(2022)
- I Am An African(2022)
- World Peace(2024)
Singles
[edit]As lead artist
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | |||||||
| "In Love with a Rasta Man" (Omar Morrison, Jessica Mbangeni) | 2018 | — | |||||
| "Africa (Andreas Horvat Remixes)" | 2021 | — | |||||
| "The Sage In Me (Riddim)" | 2022 | — | |||||
| "Dawning of the Dawn" (featuring Dr Kaden Lebray) | 2023 | — | World Peace | ||||
| "Ibuyile" | — | ||||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
Awards
[edit]| Organization | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Music Awards | 2017 | Best Praise Poet | Herself | Won | [10] |
| 2018 | Best Traditional Album | iGoliLive at the Lyric Theatre | Won | [11] | |
| Basadi in Music Awards | 2024 | Traditional Artist of the Year | "Lashonilanga" | Pending | [12] |
References
[edit]- ^abc"Jessica Mbangeni biography".elegant.Retrieved26 June2022.
- ^Kgomotso Moganedi (31 August 2024)."Renowned poet Dr Bishop Jessica Mbangeni has died".TimesLIVE.Arena Holdings.Retrieved1 September2024.
- ^abSibiya, Gugu (1 July 2011)."Mbangeni: mistress of her own destiny".SowetanLIVE.Retrieved26 June2022.
- ^"Jessica Mbangeni".afternoonexpress.Retrieved26 June2022.
- ^"Jessica Mbangeni to launch her latest album at Gold Reef City's Lyric Theatre".mediaupdate.27 August 2014.Retrieved27 June2022.
- ^"'Asphelelanga' honours those who are gone, but not forgotten ".South Africa: eNCA. 24 November 2018.Retrieved27 June2022.
- ^"Jessica Mbangeni biography".hdsentertaiment.Retrieved27 June2022.
- ^"Jess urges women to think bigger and bolder".South Africa: News24. 16 November 2017.Retrieved27 June2022.
- ^Che King, Tracey (19 September 2018)."Woman you need to know: Jessica Mbangeni (Part 1)".Glamour.
- ^"Here are all the 2017 Sama winners".South Africa: News24. 27 May 2017.Retrieved27 June2022.
- ^"Samas 2018: All the winners".South Africa: News24. 2 June 2018.Retrieved27 June2022.
- ^Shumba, Ano (27 June 2024)."Basadi in Music Awards 2024: All the nominees".Music in Africa.Retrieved7 August2024.
External links
[edit]- Jessica Mbangeniat TVSA
- Jessica Mbangenidiscography atDiscogs
