Lady Zamar

Yamikani Janet Banda; known professionally as Lady Zamar, is a South African singer and songwriter.[1] She was born on 19 June 1995[2][3] in Tembisa, South Africa and was raised in Thembisa. She mainly incorporates elements of house music in her songs and primarily sings in English which appeals to a wide audience.[4][5][6] In 2019 she was a guest judge on the Idols South Africa television show.

Lady Zamar
Birth nameYamikani Janet Banda
Born (1995-06-19) 19 June 1995
Tembisa, South Africa
OriginTembisa, South Africa
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • Writer
  • Artist
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2014–present
LabelsUniversal Music South Africa

Career

2014-2016: Lady Zamar & Junior Taurus, Cotton Candy

Lady Zamar and Junior Taurus met in 2011 and initially formed a duo.[7] On October 14, 2015, their debut album Cotton Candy was released.[8] The album produced three singles includes; "Mamelodi", "Run Away" and "Pitori".

At the 22nd ceremony of South African Music Awards, Cotton Candy was nominated for Duo/Group of the Year and Best Dance Album.[9][10] Soon after its release she announced that she was pursuing a solo career.[11]

2017-present: Solo projects, King Zamar, Monarch

Her first solo album, King Zamar, was released in March 2017.[1] In February 2018 the album was certified gold,[12][13] in June 2019 it was certified double platinum.[14][15]

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.[16] On 11 March 2018, she headlined to Vivo Nation Festival.[17]

On 9 August 2018, National woman's day, she performed at a concert dedicated to women alongside fellow artists Mafikizolo and Sho Madjozi.[18]

Her second solo album Monarch was released on 21 June 2019.[19]

At the 2019 4th ceremony of Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards her single "This is Love" won Best house single.[20]

Discography

Studio albums
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
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King Zamar
  • Released: 31 March 2017
  • Label: Universal Music
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
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Monarch
  • Released: 21 July 2019
  • Label: Universal Music
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
 —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

Throughout her career as a solo artist, she has received several awards, including 3 SAMA awards, 1 Independent Music Award. [22]

References
  1. "Lady Zamar, the rising star | IOL Entertainment". Retrieved 15 September 2018.
  2. "Yamikani Banda". sampra.org.za. Archived from the original on 11 August 2020.
  3. "Lady Zamar Twitter status update". Twitter. Archived from the original on 16 June 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  4. THAKURDIN, KARISHMA (10 September 2018). "Twitter zones in on Lady Zamar's Idols SA outfit. Again!". TimesLive. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
  5. LUVHENGO, PHATHU (12 September 2018). "Lady Zamar's music heritage". DESTINY Magazine. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
  6. Pitjeng, Refilwe. "Huawei Joburg Day: Lady Zamar urges fans to come prepared to sing along". Eyewitness News. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
  7. Nkonyana, Ayanda (7 March 2018). "Lady Zamar: The Queen of house music | Truelove". News24. South Africa.
  8. "Junior Taurus & Lady Zamar". Zalebs. 22 June 2020.
  9. "All the nominees for the 2016 Samas | Channel". News24. South Africa. 21 April 2016.
  10. Herimbi, Helen (1 June 2016). "Sweet dreams on Cotton Candy". Independent Online.
  11. Joyce, Liam Karabo (8 September 2017). "Lady Zamar, the rising star". Independent Online.
  12. "Lady Zamar Certified Gold with Debut Album King Zamar! | Yule Dark". Yule Dark. 16 February 2018. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
  13. "Lady Zamar's album goes gold | Bona Magazine". www.bona.co.za. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
  14. Davis, Desere (23 June 2019). "Lady Zamar celebrates - she reached double platinum with 'King Zamar'". Briefly.
  15. adejoy (23 June 2019). "Lady Zamar celebrates album, King Zamar's double platinum | Fakaza News". Fakaza News.
  16. "[WATCH] Lady Zamar on winning Best Dance Album at the 2018 SAMAs". 8 June 2018. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
  17. "LADY ZAMAR IS READY VIVONATION". Daily Sun. 21 February 2018.
  18. "Mafikizolo, Lady Zamar & Sho Madjozi Set To Headline Tribute To Women concert - SA Music Magazine". South African Music Magazine.
  19. "Lady Zamar Monarch Album". 20 June 2019. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  20. Reporter, Sun (2 December 2019). "MZANSI KWAITO AND HOUSE MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS!". Daily Sun.
  21. "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa.
  22. Neo Koza (8 June 2018). "[WATCH] Lady Zamar on winning Best Dance Album at the 2018 SAMAs".
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