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Naima Kay
South African singer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lungile Khumalo[1] professionally known as Naima Kay, is a South African Afro-jazz singer.
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Lungile started singing and writing songs in her school choir,[2] and also performed at a local jazz festival. While performing at Ugu Jazz Festival, Port Shepstone, Kay met Mdu Ngcobo and signed her a recording deal with Touch Africa Records.[3]
Her debut studio album Umsebenzi, was released on January 1, 2013. Umsebenzi was nominated for Album of the Year, Best African Adult Album, Female Artist of the Year and won Newcomer of the Year at 20th ceremony of South African Music Award.[4][5][3]
Kay received the most nominations for Best African Pop Album, Best Female Artist, Best Newcomer, and Song of the Year at the 13th ceremony of Metro FM Music Awards.[6]
Kay second studio album Ngiyavuma, was released on November 1, 2014. It earned her nominations for Best African Pop Album, Best Remix and won Best Female Album at the 14th ceremony of Metro FM Music Awards.[7][8]
Kay appeared on collaboration studio album The Duets, released on September 23, 2016.[9]
Her third studio album All About Love, was released on November 11, 2016.
Naima Kay receives consistent radio play with live appearances at national events like the Ugu Jazz Festival and the Durban Jazz festival.[10]
Her single "Imimoya" was released in November 2020.[11]
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Stage name
The president of Touch Africa Records, Mdu Ngcobo, gave her an Arabic name Naima Kay meaning "peace and tranquility".
Discography
- Umsebenzi (2013)
- Ngiyavuma (2014)
- All About Love (2016)
Singles
As lead artist
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Awards and nominations
Metro FM Music Awards
South African Music Awards
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References
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