Biography
Loyiso Bala (born September 22, 1979) is a multi-award-winning South African Gospel musician. The multifaceted personality is best known for being a member of TKZee and the Bala Brothers music groups.
Loyiso has made multiple television appearances. He gained the heart of viewers in the reality competition series Varsity Sing in 2016.
The Gospel artist became the UNAids National Goodwill Ambassador in 2013. With many records of good music as a group member and solo artist, Bala is a force to reckon with in the industry.
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| Full Name: | Loyiso Bala |
| Born: | September 22, 1979 (age 43 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Uitenhage, Eastern Cape |
| Nationality: | South African |
| Education: | Business management |
| Alma mater: | Henley Business School |
| Wife: | Jennifer Odjidja |
| Children: | 3 |
| Siblings: | Pinky Bala, Zwai Bala, Phelo Bala |
| Occupation: | TV personality, Music artist, MC |
| Profiles: | Facebook • Twitter • Instagram |
| Affiliation: | TKZee and the Bala Brothers |
| Net Worth: | R6.5 million |
Early Life
Loyiso Bala was born on September 22, 1979, into a musical background. His grandparents and parents are music personalities, while his grandfather composed music.
The background they hail from influenced his love for music. He and his siblings developed an interest and formed a trio – The Bala Brothers. Loyiso has three siblings and is the second-last born of his parents.
Education
The prominent singer studied and matriculated at St. Stithians College. He enrolled for a Bachelor of Music qualification at the University of South Africa. He joined Henley Business School for a post-graduate diploma in business management.
Career
Loyiso Bala is a 43-year-old singer best known for his affiliation to the kwaito group TKZee and with the trio the Bala Brothers. He has made many appearances on television as a presenter and performer on various shows and events.
The singer performed at the South African Music Awards and the Miss SA 2012. He was a guest artist on the SABC2 musical game show Noot Vir Noot, featuring more than once.
Bala entered seasons one and two of the reality competition series Tropika Island of Treasure in Mauritius and Zanzibar. The performer was among the judges of the kykNET reality competition series Varsity Sing in 2016.
Discography
- Miss You More
- I Believe
- Holy Holy
- Saving Grace
- My Angel
- Dali Wami
- Power Love Sound
- Rise Up South Africa
- Jesus Speaks
- Great is Thy Faithfulness
- Karma Police
- Did You Know It
- Jesus Is Here
- Siyabonga
- I Want You
- Intando Yakho
- How Great Thou Art / Great and Mighty
- Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
- He Loves Us
- Can’t Live Without You
- Time to Dance
- Sondela
- Girl, You’re Mine
- Wrong For You
- Won’t Get Over You
- You’re My Music
- World of Mine
- Phambili
- Our God Is Awesome
- You Reign
TV Appearances
| Miss South Africa as Performer |
| Varsity Sing as Judge |
| Tropika Island of Treasure as Himself |
| Tonight with Trevor Noah as Guest |
| The South African Music Awards as Presenter |
| The Hostess with Lorna Maseko as Performer |
| Noot vir Noot as Guest Artist |
Awards
The singer has been in the music industry for many years. He has contributed as a solo artist and a group member. The impacts he made earned him these awards:
In 2008, he won two awards, the Best R&B Artist and Best Producer, at MTN S.A. Music Award.
Loyiso bagged the South African Music Awards in 2015 and the Best R&B Album at Metro FM in 2007.
In 1999, he took home the Best Faith Album Award – Power Love Sound – at the South African Music Awards.
Personal Life
In 2011, Loyiso Bala married entrepreneur Jennifer Odjidja. The couple is proud parents of three lovely children. Their first child is Kenzie Bala.
Wife Origin
His beautiful wife hails from a family of mixed ethnicity. Her mother comes from Ghana, and her father is from Germany. She is fluent in Germany and English and speaks a bit of French and Twi.
Family
Zwai Bala, the oldest brother of Loyiso Bala, is a South African kwaito and gospel musician. Phelo Bala is Loyiso’s younger brother and a member of the trio – the Bala Brothers. He also has an older sister Pinky Bala.
Social Profiles
Loyiso Bala has accounts on many social media platforms. He has verified his Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts. The Gospel artist posts about his work, beautiful family, and achievements.
Net Worth
Loyiso Bala is a multi-award-winning television personality, music artist, and MC. He has built a successful career in the industry rooted in quality and an estimated net worth of R6.5 million as of August 2022.