From being a medical doctor to a successful Gospel singer, Dr Tumi is proof that you can change course and still become successful. His love and drive to pursue music was just so great that he put down his medical tools and is now one of the most celebrated Gospel musicians in South Africa. Read the full story in the Biography of Dr Tumi.
Dr Tumi whose real name is Tumisang Makweya was born on 10 July 1981 in Seshego, Limpopo province. Dr Tumi’s parents are David Makweya and Lilly Makweya. His father was a priest while his mother was a teacher. His father’s influence saw Dr Tumi pick up music at the age of nine which is when he was introduced to his first musical instrument, a piano. He also sang in church, a platform that helped him horn his skills.
Despite his passion for music, Dr Tumi's father wanted him to study medicine. Tumi obliged and graduated from the Medical University of South Africa (Medusa) in 2006 after six years.
During his final year in university, Dr Tumi joined a musical group called Intense. However, he stopped his pursuit of music because of his medical work. He says he felt empty during those years but an album by Rose Donald Lawrence triggered him to go back into writing music.
This is the period he wrote the songs for his first album ‘Heart of a King’. Some of the songs in the album include ‘Royalty’, ‘My Rest’, ‘You are Here’, ‘Son of God’. This album won him the Best RnB Gospel Award at the SABC Crown Gospel Music Awards.
In between that, he worked in public health and opted for private practice. He did that for a couple of years and opened about three clinics. Whilst it was doing well, Dr Tumi says that the responsibilities overwhelmed him. His sense of emptiness, as he dropped music again, became more pronounced. This prompted him to go back to writing. This time, he wrote his second album ‘Love and Grace’ and went full-time on his musical career.
Dr Tumi has never looked back and has produced some of the most popular Gospel songs. Some of Dr Tumi’s songs include ‘Because of Jesus’, ‘Someone Like Me’, ‘Wafika’, ‘Overflow’, ‘All of Me’ amongst others.
In the course of his career, he has shared the stage with the likes of Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Letti Mbuli, Thembi Seete and Blondie Makhene.
Dr Tumi’s biography will not be complete without including his family so here are the details. Dr Tumi and his wife got married in 2008 and have been together since. Dr Tumi wife Sara Kgaogela Makweya is involved in her husbands career just as much as he is. She is his manager. The two have been blessed with three children. Bokamoso Makweya, Onalerona Makweya and Khumoetille Makweya.
Dr Tumi and his wife were arrested and held in custody on fraud allegations. The couple allegedly presented altered documents to the National Lotteries Boards that led to the transfer of R1.5 million to a private bank account. Dr Tumi and his wife allegedly received R760,000 from the funds. The money was supposedly for projects for a non-profit organisation but its intended use was not specified.
The two were initially released on R3000 bail each but were later cleared after an investigation by the National Prosecuting Authority found they had no charges to answer.
If you are wealthy, the one thing you’ll hear over and over again is that you are probably part of the Illuminati. Well, in 2019, Dr Tumi claimed that he was allegedly offered R13 million a month to join the Illuminati. On his Facebook page, he revealed that he turned down the invitation. He stated that he won’t be bought by money and will not turn his back on God just to gain fame.
A video of Dr Tumi being robbed went viral on social media. The gospel singer was on the phone when a man snatched the phone from him. He said he was in shock when the incident happened. He reported the matter to the police but it's not clear whether his phone was retrieved.
We’ve seen Dr Tumi in his car on his IG page. However, we cannot ascertain what brand he drives but from the inside looking out, it seems it’s a luxurious machine. As for his house, he hasn't revealed where it is but for the success he has, Dr Tumi must be living in a good neighbourhood.
Dr Tumi’s net worth is estimated to be $100,000 - $300,000. In rands, Dr Tumi’s net worth translates to R1,500,000 - R4,500,000.
Dr Tumi has been feted for his work. He has received as many nominations as awards. At the 2016 Crown Music Awards, Dr Tumi won Song of the Year for 'Nothing Without You'.
His album 'Love and Grace' won him 13 accolades while ‘Heart of a King’ won him the Best RnB Gospel Award at the SABC Crown Gospel Music Awards.
Dr Tumi Instagram: @DrTumiSang
Dr Tumi Twitter: @DrTumi_
Dr Tumi Facebook: Dr Tumi
Is Dr Tumi married?
Yes. Dr Tumi is married to Sara Kgaogela Makweya.
Who is Dr Tumi?
Dr Tumi is an award-winning gospel artist and a qualified medical doctor.
Is Dr Tumi a medical doctor?
Yes. Dr Tumi went to the Medical University of South Africa (Medusa) and graduated in 2006. Therefore, Dr Tumi is a certified medical practitioner.
How old is Dr Tumi wife?
Sara Kgaogela Makweya will turn 37 on April 6.
Why was Dr Tumi arrested?
Dr Tumi and his wife Kgaogelo were arrested on suspicion of fraud. Documents they presented to the National Lotteries Board for a grants application were alleged to be altered which led to the transfer of R1.5 million to a private bank account.
What did Dr Tumi do?
Dr Tumi was arrested on charges that he attempted to defraud the National Lotteries Board of R1.5 million in 2018. The documents he submitted as part of his grants applications were allegedly altered. This led to the transfer of R1.5 million to a private account.
What happened to Dr Tumi?
Dr Tumi was arrested on allegations of fraud. He was accused of presenting false documents to the National Lotteries Board that led to the transfer of R1.5 million to a private account in 2018.
From being a medical doctor to a successful Gospel singer, Dr Tumi is proof that you can change course and still become successful. His love and drive to pursue music was just so great that he put down his medical tools and is now one of the most celebrated Gospel musicians in South Africa. Read the full story in the Biography of Dr Tumi.
Dr Tumi whose real name is Tumisang Makweya was born on 10 July 1981 in Seshego, Limpopo province. Dr Tumi’s parents are David Makweya and Lilly Makweya. His father was a priest while his mother was a teacher. His father’s influence saw Dr Tumi pick up music at the age of nine which is when he was introduced to his first musical instrument, a piano. He also sang in church, a platform that helped him horn his skills.
Despite his passion for music, Dr Tumi's father wanted him to study medicine. Tumi obliged and graduated from the Medical University of South Africa (Medusa) in 2006 after six years.
During his final year in university, Dr Tumi joined a musical group called Intense. However, he stopped his pursuit of music because of his medical work. He says he felt empty during those years but an album by Rose Donald Lawrence triggered him to go back into writing music.
This is the period he wrote the songs for his first album ‘Heart of a King’. Some of the songs in the album include ‘Royalty’, ‘My Rest’, ‘You are Here’, ‘Son of God’. This album won him the Best RnB Gospel Award at the SABC Crown Gospel Music Awards.
In between that, he worked in public health and opted for private practice. He did that for a couple of years and opened about three clinics. Whilst it was doing well, Dr Tumi says that the responsibilities overwhelmed him. His sense of emptiness, as he dropped music again, became more pronounced. This prompted him to go back to writing. This time, he wrote his second album ‘Love and Grace’ and went full-time on his musical career.
Dr Tumi has never looked back and has produced some of the most popular Gospel songs. Some of Dr Tumi’s songs include ‘Because of Jesus’, ‘Someone Like Me’, ‘Wafika’, ‘Overflow’, ‘All of Me’ amongst others.
In the course of his career, he has shared the stage with the likes of Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Letti Mbuli, Thembi Seete and Blondie Makhene.
Dr Tumi’s biography will not be complete without including his family so here are the details. Dr Tumi and his wife got married in 2008 and have been together since. Dr Tumi wife Sara Kgaogela Makweya is involved in her husbands career just as much as he is. She is his manager. The two have been blessed with three children. Bokamoso Makweya, Onalerona Makweya and Khumoetille Makweya.
Dr Tumi and his wife were arrested and held in custody on fraud allegations. The couple allegedly presented altered documents to the National Lotteries Boards that led to the transfer of R1.5 million to a private bank account. Dr Tumi and his wife allegedly received R760,000 from the funds. The money was supposedly for projects for a non-profit organisation but its intended use was not specified.
The two were initially released on R3000 bail each but were later cleared after an investigation by the National Prosecuting Authority found they had no charges to answer.
If you are wealthy, the one thing you’ll hear over and over again is that you are probably part of the Illuminati. Well, in 2019, Dr Tumi claimed that he was allegedly offered R13 million a month to join the Illuminati. On his Facebook page, he revealed that he turned down the invitation. He stated that he won’t be bought by money and will not turn his back on God just to gain fame.
A video of Dr Tumi being robbed went viral on social media. The gospel singer was on the phone when a man snatched the phone from him. He said he was in shock when the incident happened. He reported the matter to the police but it's not clear whether his phone was retrieved.
We’ve seen Dr Tumi in his car on his IG page. However, we cannot ascertain what brand he drives but from the inside looking out, it seems it’s a luxurious machine. As for his house, he hasn't revealed where it is but for the success he has, Dr Tumi must be living in a good neighbourhood.
Dr Tumi’s net worth is estimated to be $100,000 - $300,000. In rands, Dr Tumi’s net worth translates to R1,500,000 - R4,500,000.
Dr Tumi has been feted for his work. He has received as many nominations as awards. At the 2016 Crown Music Awards, Dr Tumi won Song of the Year for 'Nothing Without You'.
His album 'Love and Grace' won him 13 accolades while ‘Heart of a King’ won him the Best RnB Gospel Award at the SABC Crown Gospel Music Awards.
Dr Tumi Instagram: @DrTumiSang
Dr Tumi Twitter: @DrTumi_
Dr Tumi Facebook: Dr Tumi
Is Dr Tumi married?
Yes. Dr Tumi is married to Sara Kgaogela Makweya.
Who is Dr Tumi?
Dr Tumi is an award-winning gospel artist and a qualified medical doctor.
Is Dr Tumi a medical doctor?
Yes. Dr Tumi went to the Medical University of South Africa (Medusa) and graduated in 2006. Therefore, Dr Tumi is a certified medical practitioner.
How old is Dr Tumi wife?
Sara Kgaogela Makweya will turn 37 on April 6.
Why was Dr Tumi arrested?
Dr Tumi and his wife Kgaogelo were arrested on suspicion of fraud. Documents they presented to the National Lotteries Board for a grants application were alleged to be altered which led to the transfer of R1.5 million to a private bank account.
What did Dr Tumi do?
Dr Tumi was arrested on charges that he attempted to defraud the National Lotteries Board of R1.5 million in 2018. The documents he submitted as part of his grants applications were allegedly altered. This led to the transfer of R1.5 million to a private account.
What happened to Dr Tumi?
Dr Tumi was arrested on allegations of fraud. He was accused of presenting false documents to the National Lotteries Board that led to the transfer of R1.5 million to a private account in 2018.
