Meet The Joy — Jennifer Hudson’s Favorite South African Music Group
Music December 06, 2022
Get to know Jennifer Hudson’s favorite South African musical group.
On Tuesday’s episode of “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” JHud gifted her live studio audience with a performance from The Joy!
Who Is The Joy?
The Joy consists of five members — Ntokozo Magcaba, Melokuhle Mkhungo, Sanele Ngcobo, Phelelani Sithole, and Sandile Sphelele Hlophe.
Per social media, the band has a very close bond, and has described themselves as "brothers."
The singers have showed off their impeccable style on their Instagram pages.
While Ntokozo has worn brands such as Polo Ralph Lauren, Sanele has flexed in a G-Star RAW hoddie.
Also on social media, Phelelani and Melokuhle have posted about their love of cars.
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What Do The Joy Sing?
During the show, The Joy serenaded the audience with a medley of “We Give You All the Praise” and “Umacashelana.”
They are also known for their debut single “Isencane Lengane,” released in May 2021.
In September of that year, they released their EP, "Amabutho."
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View StoryWhere Is The Joy From?
Hailing from a small town just outside of Durban, South Africa, the musicians met in high school and decided to start a band after entering a singing competition.
They were also encouraged by their teachers and classmates, who loved their music.
After putting their music on social media, they caught the attention of producer Two Inch Punch, who flew to South Africa to set up the band's first recording session.
Soon afterward, Two Inch Punch signed The Joy to his label, Love You Up.
What Type of Music Does The Joy Make?
The Joy has traveled all around the world to entertain audiences with their blend of traditional Zulu music and modern a cappella.
Last month, they released their single "Egoli" which they have said "means ‘place of gold’ in Zulu, a name given to Johannesburg because of its gold mining history."
"The song is about leaving the rural areas to move to the big city for a better life,” they told their music agency, Black Major.
“In South Africa, this is a reality we face from a young age, growing up separated from our parents who work in the cities to send money back home," they added. "For us the big city represents hopes and dreams and we are on our way to reaching them!"
For more information, visit TheJoyMusic.com.
“The Jennifer Hudson Show” airs weekdays. Check your local listings.
