6. Dr Tumi, ‘The Gathering of Worshippers’
Label: Universal Music
Release date: October 20, 2017.
Gospel music is not for everyone, but Dr Tumi managed to go gold within few days after his album, The Gathering of Worshippers was released.
The album featured tracks he performed after he became the second South African artist to fill Johannesburg’s 20,000-seater Ticketpro Dome for his Gathering of Worshippers concert. The song “Speak A Word”, remains a frequent play on radio and even in churches.
On selling out The Dome, Dr Tumi said, “This concert shows that if you have a dream and the willingness to see it become a reality, you can. You need to keep your faith, work hard and find others that are willing to help you. But no dream is impossible,”. Dr Tumi also revealed his financial troubles are over with the success of the album.
5. Cassper Nyovest, ‘Thuto’
Label: Family Tree
Release date: May 5, 2017.
Promotion and accomplishment is everything. When Thuto was released many feared the album won’t stand the test of time but Cassper Nyovest, the hardworking rapper from the North made sure he made success off Thuto.
It wouldn’t be a Cassper Nyovest album without talk of money and women. The tracks Tito Mboweni and Destiny, the two biggest songs on the album sees Cassper talk on two of his most comfortable subjects. In Africa, artistes seem to give more credit to their mother but Cassper made sure fathers also got credit on the song ‘Superman’ which featured his dad, a retired teacher and legendary Tsepo Tshola.
In another year, Thuto might not have been this high but when you check other accomplishment of the rapper this year and most recently Filling Up FNB Stadium, his project has to be as high as possible.
4. Zahara, ‘Mgodi’
Label: Warner Music
Release date: October 13, 2017
Zahara came back with nothing short of a classic album in Mgodi, her sixth studio album. The multi-platinum and multi-award winning singer, born in East London went gold 2 days after the Mgodi album was released, a statement of intent and reassurance from her fans that they still believe in her music after it was thought that she has fallen off with multiple controversies chasing her. Mgodi has been certified double platinum as at the time of this post.
Zahara’s music is not for everyone, but it connects to all age group both the old and the young. The album talks about familiar topics, love, faith, heartbreak and most importantly, the strength of woman.
