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Lady Zamar

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Lady Zamar
Birth nameYamikani Janet Banda
Born (1995-06-19) 19 June 1995 (age 29)
South Africa
OriginSouth African
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Writer
  • Author
  • Artist
InstrumentVocals
Years active2016–present
LabelsUniversal Music South Africa

Yamikani Janet Banda, professionally known under the alias of Lady Zamar, is a South African singer, songwriter and author.[1]

Career

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2015-2016: Lady Zamar & Junior Taurus, Cotton Candy

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Lady Zamar and Junior Taurus met in 2011. [2] On October 14, 2015, their debut album Cotton Candy was released.[3] The album produced three singles, including "Mamelodi", "Run Away" and "Pitori".

At the 22nd South African Music Awards, Cotton Candy was nominated for Duo/Group of the Year and Best Dance Album.[4][5] Soon after its release, Lady Zamar decided to pursue a solo career.

2017-present: Solo projects, King Zamar, and Monarch

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Lady Zamar's first solo album, King Zamar, was released in March 2017.[1] In February 2018 the album was certified gold,[6][7] and in June 2019 it was certified double platinum.[8][9]

In 2017, Lady Zamar won the Song of the Year Award at the DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards for her song "Charlotte", produced by Prince Kaybee.[1] At the 24th South African Music Awards she won the award for Best Dance Album.[10] On 11 March 2018, she headlined the Vivo Nation Festival.[11]

On 9 August 2018, National Women's Day, she performed at a concert dedicated to women, alongside fellow artists Mafikizolo and Sho Madjozi.[12]

Her second solo album Monarch was released on 21 June 2019.[13]

At the 4th Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards in 2019, her single "This is Love" won Best House Single.[14]

In the first quarter of 2024, she announced and promoted her album titled Rainbow, dropping in April.

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
ZA
Cotton Candy (with Junior Taurus)
  • Released: 14 October 2015
  • Label: Ca City Records
  • Formats: Digital download
King Zamar
  • Released: 31 March 2017
  • Label: Universal Music
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
Monarch
  • Released: 21 July 2019
  • Label: Universal Music
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
Rainbow
  • Released : 12 April 2024
  • Label: Universal Music
  • Formats: CD, Digital download, Streaming

Awards and nominations

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Throughout her career as a solo artist, she has received several awards, including 5 SAMA awards, 1 Independent Music Award, 1 DMVCA, 2 Dance Awards, 1 Darling Award and Coolest Female Celebrity Award. [16]

Dance Music Awards South Africa

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2019 Herself Best Female Vocalist Nominated [17]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Lady Zamar, the rising star | IOL Entertainment". Retrieved 15 September 2018.
  2. ^ Nkonyana, Ayanda (7 March 2018). "Lady Zamar: The Queen of house music | Truelove". News24. South Africa.
  3. ^ "Junior Taurus & Lady Zamar". Zalebs. 22 June 2020.
  4. ^ "All the nominees for the 2016 Samas | Channel". News24. South Africa. 21 April 2016.
  5. ^ Herimbi, Helen (1 June 2016). "Sweet dreams on Cotton Candy". Independent Online.
  6. ^ "Lady Zamar Certified Gold with Debut Album King Zamar! | Yule Dark". Yule Dark. 16 February 2018. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
  7. ^ "Lady Zamar's album goes gold | Bona Magazine". www.bona.co.za. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
  8. ^ Davis, Desere (23 June 2019). "Lady Zamar celebrates - she reached double platinum with 'King Zamar'". Briefly.
  9. ^ adejoy (23 June 2019). "Lady Zamar celebrates album, King Zamar's double platinum | Fakaza News". Fakaza News.
  10. ^ "[WATCH] Lady Zamar on winning Best Dance Album at the 2018 SAMAs". 8 June 2018. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
  11. ^ "LADY ZAMAR IS READY VIVONATION". Daily Sun. 21 February 2018.
  12. ^ "Mafikizolo, Lady Zamar & Sho Madjozi Set To Headline Tribute To Women concert - SA Music Magazine". South African Music Magazine.
  13. ^ "Lady Zamar Monarch Album". 20 June 2019. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  14. ^ Reporter, Sun (2 December 2019). "MZANSI KWAITO AND HOUSE MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS!". Daily Sun.
  15. ^ "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa.
  16. ^ Neo Koza (8 June 2018). "[WATCH] Lady Zamar on winning Best Dance Album at the 2018 SAMAs".
  17. ^ "Dance Music Awards South Africa 2019: All the winners". Music in Africa. 4 October 2019. Retrieved 26 July 2024.