Takesure Zamar Ncube

Takesure Zamar
Birth name	Takesure Ncube
Also known as	Zamar
Born	(1981-02-25) 25 February 1981 (age 43) Beitbridge, Zimbabwe
Origin	Zimbabwean
Genres	Gospel Music
Occupation(s)	Singer,[1] songwriter
Instrument(s)	Keyboard, guitar
Years active	2005–present
Labels	Bold Music
Website	tkzamar.com

Takesure ‘Zamar’ Ncube is a Zimbabwean award-winning gospel musician, producer, songwriter, instrumentalist and vocalist based in South Africa.[2][3][4] Takesure is a recipient of the Best of Africa Award from SABC Crown Gospel Awards.[5][6][7][8]

Early life

Zamar was born in 1981 in Beitbridge, Zimbabwe and attended school in the small border town. While still in primary school his love for music was ignited at the age of 10. As he grew older, he started refining his gift and learning to play various musical instruments.

Career Background

In 2005, he enrolled for a Music and Musicology Diploma at the Zimbabwe College of Music in Bulawayo. Thereafter, he taught music at a private school in Harare.

In 2011, he formed his group Worship Addicts[9] in Harare and in that year the group released its maiden album. His ability to speak and sing in several African languages that include Zulu, Venda, Sotho, Swahili, Ndebele, Shona and Tswana has endeared him with regional of gospel music lovers.[10]

He rose to prominence in 2014 when he joined the multi-award-winning gospel ensemble Joyous Celebration as a vocalist. Two years later, Zamar moved to South Africa after joining the Bold Music stable.[11][12] In a media interview, Zamar said that he has written over 500 songs so far.[13]

In 2017, he recorded his first live DVD, which was attended by over 20 South African gospel musicians.

Discography

Albums

• Praise Addicts Vol. 1
• Praise Addicts Vol. 2
• Praise Addicts Vol 3[14]
• Worship Addicts Vol. 1
• Worship Addicts Vol. 2
• Worship Addicts Vol. 3
• Worship Addicts Vol. 4
• Worship Devotional Vol. 5

Singles

• Kuregerera in Advance[15]
• Agere Pachigaro
• Sorry
• Kuzobalungela
• Ibhaibhili Ke?
• Unotapirirwa
• Taura Neni
• Mtwene
• Ngidinga Wena
• Nhare Yangu
• Bhaibheri
• Rwizi

Awards

• Best International Gospel Artist – Zimbabwe Achievers Awards 2015[16][17]
• Best Male Artist – Zimbabwe Music Awards (ZIMA) in 2015.[18]
• Best of Africa Award – SABC Crown Gospel Awards 2018[19][20]

Personal life

Zamar married Kudzai Marova Ncube in December 2015.[21]

References

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3. "Africa gospel singer Takesure Zamar Ncube". TRUE Africa. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
4. "Zamar rallies 'heal our nation' cry". The Herald. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
5. "Takesure Zamar wins SA Crown Gospel Award". The Chronicle. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
6. "Takesure Zama Ncube wins Best of Africa gospel artiste at SABC Gospel Crown Music Awards". starfm.co.zw. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
7. "Takesure Zamar Ncube, The Best of African Gospel! • Hallelujah Mag". hallelujahmag.com. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
8. "SABC Crown Gospel Music Awards: Full list of winners". Music in Africa. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
9. "Watch out for 'Worship Addicts". The Herald. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
10. "Zim gospel artistes dazzle Christians". The Herald. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
11. "Takesure Zamar's R1m debut". The Sunday Mail. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
12. "Takesure Zamar Ncube | Bold Music & Entertainment". boldmusicent.com. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
13. "Min Takesure Zamar". Rainbow Entertainment. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
14. "Takesure drops a double scorcher". The Sunday Mail. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
15. "PERMICAN Awards 2015 Winners List". Creative Loop. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
16. "Takesure Zamar Ncube Scoops Maiden Award at ZAA". Zimbo Jam. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
17. "Takesure Zamar for Achievers Awards". The Herald. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
18. "ZIMA 2015 music awards nominees revealed". NewZimbabwe.com. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
19. "Takesure Zamar wins Crown Gospel Music Award". ZIMBUZZ. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
20. "Zamar Ncube up for continental gong – DailyNews Live". dailynews.co.zw. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
21. "Takesure Zamar tie the knot". The Chronicle. Retrieved 30 May 2019.