Umlazi Gospel Choir is a Zulu gospel choir with official releases on Apple Music, Spotify and YouTube Music dating back to 2018. Its best-known song is Lalela I’ndaba (Bafungile), from the 2025 album Lalel’Indaba.
About Umlazi Gospel Choir
Umlazi Gospel Choir records choral gospel music sung in isiZulu. The choir is named after Umlazi and its music is distributed on the major streaming services under the artist name “Umlazi Gospel Choir”.
Its most popular track on Apple Music is Umlazi Gospel Choir Lalela I’ndaba (bafungile), which has its own guide on this site.
Story, Release or Background
The first release listed under the choir’s Apple Music artist profile is the single Nikela, dated 25 October 2018, followed by a 17-track album of the same name on 22 November 2018. The choir has released music most years since, through several different labels and distributors.
Releases on streaming services carry the name Umlazi Gospel Choir, but the copyright lines name several different labels, and one 2025 album credits “Umlazi Gospel Choir the Original”. We could not find an official website, press coverage or award listing that explains the choir’s history, and we cannot confirm that every release under this name is by the same group. Details checked 13 September 2026.
Cast, Artists or Key People
We have not found an official member list or biography for the choir. Streaming credits do show some of the people involved in its music: Apple Music lists songwriting credits including Clifford Radebe (for Lalela I’ndaba (Bafungile)), Sakhile Ncanana and Xolani Khumalo.
The choir has also worked with other gospel artists. The 2019 single Ujes’uvumile features Andile Mbili, and Umlazi Gospel Choir is featured on Themba Radebe’s 2021 single Umoya Ka Jeso with Siyakha Khitha.
We do not publish personal phone numbers or booking contacts found on social media. For bookings, use the contact details on the choir’s own verified social media profile.
Episodes, Parts, Songs or Related Releases
Main releases listed on the choir’s Apple Music profile, checked 13 September 2026:
| Release | Type | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| Nikela | Album, 17 tracks | 22 November 2018 |
| Ujes’uvumile (feat. Andile Mbili) | Single | 6 May 2019 |
| Zimangele | Single | 2 June 2019 |
| Mangisondele | Album, 12 tracks | 18 April 2020 |
| Umoya Wenkosi | EP, 5 tracks | 25 August 2020 |
| Covid-19 Prayer | Single | 29 January 2021 |
| Umusa Ka-Jehova | Single | 19 April 2022 |
| Ngiyekele | Single, 3 tracks | 12 August 2024 |
| Lalel’Indaba | Album, 11 tracks | 7 March 2025 |
| Konke Kunesikhathi | Single | 22 December 2025 |
| Jesu Ngenelela Ezingozini | Single | 3 March 2026 |
Searching for “Umlazi Gospel Choir 2020” usually means the Mangisondele album or the Umoya Wenkosi EP. For 2021, the releases are the Covid-19 Prayer single and the Umoya Ka Jeso collaboration.
Where to Watch or Listen
- Umlazi Gospel Choir on Apple Music
- Umlazi Gospel Choir on YouTube Music
- Umlazi Gospel Choir on SoundCloud
- Spotify: search “Umlazi Gospel Choir” in the app
Sites such as Fakaza that offer free MP3 downloads of South African gospel songs usually do so without the artists’ permission, and they are full of misleading adverts. Streaming or buying the music through official stores pays the choir and songwriters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Umlazi Gospel Choir on Spotify and Apple Music?
Yes. Its releases, including the 2025 album Lalel’Indaba, are on Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music and SoundCloud under the name Umlazi Gospel Choir.
What did Umlazi Gospel Choir release in 2020 and 2021?
Apple Music lists the album Mangisondele (April 2020), the Umoya Wenkosi EP (August 2020), the Covid-19 Prayer single (January 2021) and a feature on Themba Radebe’s Umoya Ka Jeso (October 2021).
What is Umlazi Gospel Choir’s most popular song?
Lalela I’ndaba (Bafungile), from the album Lalel’Indaba released on 7 March 2025, is the top song on the choir’s Apple Music profile.
Can I download Umlazi Gospel Choir songs from Fakaza?
We do not recommend it. Free download sites usually share music without permission. Buy or stream the songs through official platforms so the choir is paid.