Khaya is also a choir member of the gospel group Joyous Celebration, the group is popular both in South Africa and across the African Continent. His passion for music comes from his strong upbringing and guidance that he received from his parents, Pastors Themba Mthethwa and Lulu Mthethwa.
Khaya is also a Musical Director and a Record Producer and his genres of music are Gospel, RnB and Afro Soul.
Let’s take a closer look at the life of Khaya Mthethwa:
Khaya Mthethwa Age, Education, Family
Khayelihle Nkosinathi Mthethwa was born on the 25th November 1987 and is 32 years old. He was born and raised in Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal and grew up in the church environment.
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His father Bhekithemba Mthethwas is a Pastor at the Umlazi Oasis Fellowship Centre. He has a brother by the name of Mnqobi Mthethwa. Once Khaya had completed his high school studies, he wanted to pursue a career in music, however his parents were not very enthusiastic about that idea. Khaya then studied project management at varsity college, but remained active in a church as the music director of the church choir.
He wasn’t initially planning on getting married, but when Ntando came along, he couldn’t imagine his life without her. He explains his wife as a person who is an incredible human being, a person with a strong character who comes from an amazing family.
“Everything about her culminates into this beautiful person that I want to spend the rest of my life with,” Khaya said. “As a husband, it is my job to protect my wife. We just want to have an amazing marriage.” Khaya said. They gym together and support Orlando Pirates. Everything is “very serene”, he adds. “We cherry-pick each other every day.”
Khaya appeared on Ntokozo Mbambo’s ‘Filled’ album, again as a backing vocalist in 2012 and entered the Idols South Africa competition. His intention was to try out a different genre to enhance his music abilities. He went on to win the competition. He won with over 80% of the votes from the public.
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He also competed in another TV competition, The Clash of The Choirs, this time as part of the Kwa-Zulu Natal choir; the group won. He is a self taught musician who can play a number of musical instruments, namely the keyboard, guitar, drums, and percussion. He is also a songwriter who has written most of his songs in his debut album, For You.
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Khaya Mthethwa is a host of Gospel Alive. It is a Gospel TV show that premiered on the 3rd of November 2013 on Multichoice DSTV’s Mzansi magic channel, on which he worked with content producer Tebogo Rameetse. Khaya released a live DVD recording titled The Uprising in 2014 and was ordained as a pastor in 2015. In 2016 he released The Dawn and in 2018 released Mkhulumsebenzi.
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In high school Khaya discovered his love for music and that he wanted a career in it. He first appeared as a backing vocalist singing Tenor for Joyous Celebration co-founder Mthunzi Namba’s Mercy album. In 2010 he was asked to join Joyous Celebration two days prior to the live recording of Joyous Celebration 15.
Khaya Mthethwa’s Albums include:
For You (Universal Music Group) – 2012
The Uprising (Universal Music Group) – 2014
The Dawn – 2016
All About Jesus – 2018
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His Awards include:
Nominations
Live Audio Visual Recording Album (SAMA23) – 2017
Won
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Best Newcomer award at the 12th Annual Metro FM Awards.
South African Music Award for Best Contemporary Faith Music Album – 2017
SABC Crown Gospel Awards – Best Gospel DVD – 2016
South African Music Awards for Best Contemporary Faith Music Album- 2019
Khaya Mthethwa Television
Khaya began hosting the Mzansi Magic religious music talk show Gospel Alive in late 2013. On My 21st May 2017 he began hosting the BET gospel show Rhythm and Gospel and 25 June 2017 he debuted as the host of SABC1’s Sunday morning gospel show Gospel Avenue.
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Khaya Mthethwa Controversy
The former idols SA winner recently welcomed his first child with his wife Ntando Kunene-Mthethwa. It appears that he is really enjoying every minute of his experience as a new Father.
“Made a mess of my first nappy change yesterday… I respect full time fathers,” he posted.
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Most of his followers praised him, others questioned what he meant by the term ‘full-time father”.
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“You mean there are part-time mothers and fathers?” one tweep wrote.
Another added: “What are the duties of a part-time father?”
Despite some of the negative comments Khaya received, he also received some supportive words from hands on Dads…
“I think I have mastered nappy changes … Funny how everyone thought I’d mess. Just the smell that used to get to me, but hey you got to do what you need to! Enjoy bro!” a user named Kgauzer replied.
