Joyous Celebration

Joyous Celebration is a South African Gospel choir which was formed in 1994 following the success of South Africa's first democratic elections. What was merely meant to be a one-time studio project by South African musicians turned into a massive platform for upcoming South African artists. Many of Joyous Celebration songs, like Grace and Mercy (Live), become very popular and trendy online with a great number of streaming and downloads on Boomplay.

The choir has enjoyed success in South Africa and the rest of the African continent, having released 23 albums as of 2019. It is one of South Africa's most successful gospel choirs, following acts like The Soweto Gospel Choir.

Members
As of 2019, the choir has 32 members. They are.

- Soprano:
• Phumzile Luthuli
• Snenhlanhla Mncwabe
• Nozipho Phiri
• Lynnzay Baatjies
• Buhle Xolo
• Nomthi Sibisi
• Londiwe Nxumalo
• Samkelisiwe Mkhize
• Jessie Lottering
• Nontsikelelo Ntuli

- Alto:
• Busisiwe Shezi
• Londiwe KaMasondo Cele
• Siyakha Tshayela
• Pamela Jejane
• Kholiwe Ganca
• Vuyelwa Oke
• Mbalenhle Lekhuleni
• Thobeka Ramoloko
• Esethu Mngxuma
• Thandeka Hlatshwayo
• Zamile Mfekayi

- Tenor:
• Nwabisa Meth
• Sibusiso Mthembu
• Nhlanhla Zofo
• Khaya Sibanyoni
• Sefako Mamabolo
• Gospel Silinda
• Sylvester Funani
• Andile Thabethe
• Eric Moyo
• Given Mabena
• Phuluso Thenga

Career
The choir was formed by the well-known gospel producers in the country; Lindelani Mkhize, Jabu Hlongwane and Mthunzi Namba. The choir has been sponsored by Giant telecommunications Network MTN. Previous sponsors include 'Old Mutual' and other South African media partners. The choir usually comprises 30 to 35 singers and a 6 to 12-piece band. There are usually 8 to 12 soprano singers, 8 to 12 contralto singers, and 10 to 13 tenor singers. The founders try to change singers often in order to give others the same platform and exposure, this by holding auditions often.