Carole Nyakudya

Carole Nyakudya
Also known asCarole Felice
Born (1978-04-03) April 3, 1978 (age 46)
Harare, Zimbabwe
OriginZimbabwean
GenresGospel music
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active2004–present

Carole Nyakudya is a prominent Zimbabwean gospel music artist, entrepreneur,[1][2] a founding member of the Zimpraise Choir and presenter for a popular online television platform, Zimbolive TV.[3][4]

Background

Born in Zimbabwe in 1978, Nyakudya grew up in the city of Bulawayo then migrated to the United Kingdom in 1997 where she started a career as a mental health professional for the NHS.[5] Nyakudya has a Diploma in Mental Health Nursing which she attained at Birmingham University, BSc in Health Studies from Wolverhampton University and an MSc in Public Health & Health Development that she studied at Birmingham City University.[6][7][8]

Carole Nyakudya became notable in 2005 when she released her debut album This Is Now which was nominated for Outstanding Album Of The Year at the National Arts Merit Awards in 2005. Nyakudya is a founding member of a gospel music group, Zimpraise Choir[9] which was founded in 2006.[10]

In 2013 Carole Nyakuya established Lorac International a UK labor recruitment company and has had some recognition in 2021 for her activities with the company.[11][12] She contributed as a co-author with other women who shared about real life challenges in a 2017 book titled Beyond the scars (Overcomers Book 1).[13]

Discography

Albums

  • This is Now 2005[14]
  • All For You 2008
  • Dwelling Place 2017[15][16]

Singles

Song Album Year
Truth Single 2008
Only you Single 2013
Muimbire feat. Sabastian Magacha[17] Dwelling Place 2016
Anehanya Neni feat. Tembalami[18] Single 2016
You never change Single 2019
Keep on[19] Single 2019
Look to you Single 2020

Recognition

References

  1. ^ Ndlovu, Bruce. "Carole Nyakudya mixes gospel and mental health awareness". The Sunday News. Archived from the original on 2020-02-09. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  2. ^ "Gospel-inspired fun day". The Zimbabwean. 2009-07-09. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  3. ^ "The Gaffa Passion Java Prophet Of The People Interview With Carole Nyakudya". Zimbo Live News. 2020-02-19. Archived from the original on 2020-09-23. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  4. ^ "UK-based Nyakudya belts out message of hope to Zimbabweans". Fokus Magazine. Archived from the original on 2019-12-19. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  5. ^ "Covid-19 amplifies gap in Africa's mental healthcare services". The Chronicle. 2020-04-28. Archived from the original on 2021-06-28. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  6. ^ "Managing Director of Lorac Healthcare Carole Nyakudya gives advice to those struggling with depression and dealing with suicidal thoughts". CapeTalk. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  7. ^ Nyathi, Tanya (2021-06-29). "Covid-19 amplifies gap in Africa's mental healthcare services". BusinessGhana. Archived from the original on 1999-11-28. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  8. ^ "Don't overlook coronavirus impact on mental health, UK-based expert says". Bulawayo24 News. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  9. ^ "Nominee Profile – Caroline Nyakudya". Zimbabwe Music & Arts Awards. Archived from the original on 2021-07-16. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  10. ^ "Carole Nyakudya to embark on Sadc Tour". The Chronicle. 2020-01-28. Archived from the original on 2020-01-28. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  11. ^ "Lorac International launches Zimbabwe branch". DailyNews. 2021-06-08. Archived from the original on 2021-07-16. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  12. ^ "'I was born to transform lives'". The Sunday Mail. 2021-07-04. Archived from the original on 2021-07-16. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  13. ^ "Beyond The Scars: Real Life Accounts Of Women Who Overcame Adversity: Volume 1 (Overcomers)" – via Biblio.com.
  14. ^ Majaya, T. R. (2007-10-12). "ALBUM REVIEW: This Is Now (2007) – Carole Nyakudya". Radio Kunakirwa. Archived from the original on 2021-07-16. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  15. ^ "Collaborations pay dividends for UK-based Zimbabwean gospel musician Carol Nyakudya". New Zimbabwe. 2016-04-17. Archived from the original on 2019-08-29. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  16. ^ Pongo, Brilliant (2015-08-03). "Carole Felice On Her Third Album: "Dwelling Place"". Onward Christian Magazine. Archived from the original on 2019-08-29. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  17. ^ "VIDEO: Carole-Felice Nyakudya ft Sabastian Magacha – Muimbire". Three Men On A Boat. 2016-03-27. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  18. ^ "Carole Felice Nyakudya ft Tembalami - Anehanya Neni (Music Video)". Radio Kunakirwa. 2016-08-19. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  19. ^ Dube, Pete (2019-12-12). "UK-based Nyakudya sings for Zimbabwe". Bulawayo24 News. Archived from the original on 2019-12-12. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  20. ^ "Full list of Winners: Zimbabwe Music and Arts Awards (ZIMAA UK) 2016". Nehanda Radio. 2016-11-27. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  21. ^ H-Metro. "PERMICAN Awards – May the best win". H-Metro. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  22. ^ "PERMICAN AWARDS 2016 NOMINEES LIST" – via www.youtube.com.
  23. ^ "Zim Achievers Awards UK Nominees". Youth Village Zimbabwe. 2017-03-20. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  24. ^ "Zim Gospel Greats to Battle for International Gospel Artist Award at 8th Zim Achievers Awards UK • #enthuse". #enthuse. 2018-03-14. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  25. ^ "Zim Achievers Awards UK 2018 nominees out". Three Men On A Boat. 2018-03-11. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  26. ^ "Nyakudya set for TV presenting award". The Standard. 2020-02-02. Archived from the original on 2021-07-16. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  27. ^ "Zim Achievers Awards UK 10th Anniversary Nominees Announced". New Zimbabwe. 2021-07-10. Archived from the original on 2021-07-10. Retrieved 2021-07-17.