Lungile Khumalo[1] professionally known as Naima Kay, is a South African Afro-Jazz singer.
Naima Kay | |
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 Naima Kay performing Live at "PMB Nyusi Volume 2016" | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Lungile Khumalo |
| Born | Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Origin | Durban |
| Genres |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Universal Music (former) |
Career edit
Lungile started singing and writing songs in her school choir,[2] and also performed at a local jazz festival.
Her debut album, Umsebenzi, was released in South Africa in 2013. Lungile won a South African Music Award (SAMA) in 2014 for Best Newcomer.[3]
The president of Touch Africa Records, Mdu Ngcobo, gave her an Arabic name Naima Kay meaning "peace and tranquility".
Naima Kay receives consistent radio play with live appearances at national events like the Ugu Jazz Festival and the Durban Jazz festival.[4]
Discography edit
- Umsebenzi (2013)
- Ngiyavuma (2014)
- All About Love (2016)
Awards edit
In 2014, Naima Kay won the "Best Newcomer" award at the South African Music Awards with her first album "Umsebenzi".[5]
References edit
- ^ "10 Things You Didn't Know About Naima Kay - Youth Village". youthvillage. 4 April 2014.
- ^ Ngcobo, Nomzamo (23 July 2014). "Getting to know Naima Kay | Drum". South Africa: Drum. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
- ^ "2014 SAMA winners announced". BizCommunity. 29 April 2014. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
- ^ "za.jazz – Amajuba Jazz Festival". zajazz.net. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
- ^ "Getting to know Naima Kay | DRUM". DRUM. 23 July 2014. Retrieved 20 December 2016.