Lady Zamar
Musical artist
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Yamikani Janet Banda, professionally known under the alias of Lady Zamar, is a South African singer, songwriter and author.[1]
19 June 1995
- Singer
- Writer
- Author
- Artist
Lady Zamar | |
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| Born | Yamikani Janet Banda 19 June 1995 South Africa |
| Origin | South African |
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| Occupations |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Label | Universal Music South Africa |
Career
2015-2016: Lady Zamar & Junior Taurus, Cotton Candy
Lady Zamar and Junior Taurus met in 2011.[2] On 14 October 2015, their debut album Cotton Candy was released.[3] The album produced three singles, including "Mamelodi", "Run Away" and "Pitori".
At the 22nd South African Music Awards, Cotton Candy was nominated for Duo/Group of the Year and Best Dance Album.[4][5] Soon after its release, Lady Zamar decided to pursue a solo career.
2017-present: Solo projects, King Zamar, and Monarch
Lady Zamar's first solo album, King Zamar, was released in March 2017.[1] In February 2018 the album was certified gold,[6][7] and in June 2019 it was certified double platinum.[8][9]
In 2017, Lady Zamar won the Song of the Year Award at the DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards for her song "Charlotte", produced by Prince Kaybee.[1] At the 24th South African Music Awards she won the award for Best Dance Album.[10] On 11 March 2018, she headlined the Vivo Nation Festival.[11]
On 9 August 2018, National Women's Day, she performed at a concert dedicated to women, alongside fellow artists Mafikizolo and Sho Madjozi.[12]
Her second solo album Monarch was released on 21 June 2019.[13][14]
At the 4th Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards in 2019, her single "This is Love" won Best House Single.[15]
In the first quarter of 2024, she announced and promoted her album titled Rainbow, dropping in April.
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications |
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| ZA | |||
| Cotton Candy (with Junior Taurus) |
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| King Zamar |
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| Monarch |
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| Rainbow |
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Awards and nominations
In her career as a solo artist, she has received several awards, including 5 SAMA awards, 1 Independent Music Award, 1 DMVCA, 2 Dance Awards, 1 Darling Award and Coolest Female Celebrity Award.[17]
Dance Music Awards South Africa
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Herself | Best Female Vocalist | Nominated | [18] |