Mkhululi Bhebhe

Born on 5 April 1984 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Mkhululi Bhebhe is a Zimbabwean born vocalist /musician based in South Africa. He stole the limelight in the gospel music arena through his remarkable performances with the South African gospel outfit Joyous Celebration. He attended St Columbas and David Livingstone Secondary Schools in 2001. He attended the University of South Africa.

He is one of the few Zimbabweans who have successful cracked into South Africa’s glamorous musical industry. In 2008, Bhebhe took part in the Idols Southern and Eastern Africa Idols where he finished in the top 6. Between March and November 2007, he was the first runner up in the CBZ Academy Talent show held in Harare.

He rose to fame through the South African gospel musical group Joyous Celebration. He became popular when be popularized a Zimbabwean gospel hymn called ‘Ichokwadi’ which rocked airwaves in neighboring South Africa. He became one of the lead vocalists for the group since 2010.

His popular songs are ‘Ichokwadi Tambira Jehova’, ‘Have I Told You Lately’ and ‘Wasara-Wasara’.

In 2014, he won the Personality of the Year award at the Zim Achievers Awards. This was followed by the Music Artist of the Year 2015.