Dr Tumi, known by his stage name, has his birth name as Tumisang Makweya. He is a medical doctor and one of South Africa’s most popular gospel singers.
Tumi was born on 10 July 1981.
Tumi’s Educational Background
Dr Tumi is a certified medical doctor, having graduated with honours from the Medical University of Southern Africa (Medunsa) in 2006.
Dr Tumi’s Music Career
Dr Tumi made a career in gospel music after he successfully worked briefly in the public sector and setting up private medical practice in Pretoria.
He has made a big name for himself having combined his medical practice with music thereby bringing healing to South Africa and the entire world.
Not surprisingly, he is called a medical doctor and a spiritual doctor, in reference to his medical degree and his music ministry.
Dr Tumi has got several hit songs and albums to his name including:
Heart of a King, one of his earliest gospel works widely considered to be very heartwarming and inspiring.
This 16-track gospel magic began with an amazing track titled, ‘Awesome God’ and ended on a ‘Happy’ note.
Dr Tumi also released another album, ‘Love On The Cross’, 20 track in all with a collaborative work with Ndlovu Mass Choir. The album which begins with ‘Ditheto’ ends with prayer, a deep number featuring PAROE Mike Makweya. The song is widely adjuged brilliant as ever.
Dr Tumi is indeed one of those highly educated individuals who enjoy and celebrate in the world of music.
Awards
Dr Tumi has so far in his music career won several awards notably as:
• SABC Crown Gospel Music Awards (during its 9th edition in 5 categories, including Song of the Year for his hit, “Nothing Without You”).
Other notable awards include:
- Best Gospel Producer
- Best Gospel Album
- Best Gospel Artist
- Best Gospel Song and Best Male Artist.
Tumi’s Marital Life
Dr Tumi is happily married to Kgaegolo Makweya and the union is blessed with three children named Bokamoso, Khumoetlile, and Onalerona.
Dr Tumi’s Net Worth
Dr Tumi has made a huge fortune as a surgeon and as a gospel artiste, rated one of the richest and most influential in South Africa with an estimated net worth of about $500,000 dollars.
He is prominent on social media, with lots of followers. You can reach or follow Dr. Tumi on:
- Instagram- @drtumisang
- Twitter- @DrTumisang
- Facebook- @Dr Tumi (Musician/Band)
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