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Tumisang Makweya, known professionally as Dr Tumi, was born and raised in Seshego, Limpopo Province, South Africa.
He is a 43-year-old award-winning gospel singer, songwriter and music producer.
Dr Tumi, also a medical practitioner who practises in Mabopane, north of Pretoria, became a household name after releasing the albums The Gathering Of Worshippers and Love On The Cross.
South African gospel singer
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| Name: | Dumisan Makweya |
| stage name: | Dr. Dumi |
| Date of Birth: | July 10, 1981 (43 years old) |
| place of birth: | Seshego |
| Country of Citizenship: | South Africa |
| wife: | Kagoro Makweya |
| Profession: | Singer • Composer |
| net worth: | $100,000 to $350,000 |
early life
Dr. Tumi, born Tumisang Makweya, was born on July 10, 1981 to David Makweya and Lilly Makweya.
Growing up in Seshego, Limpopo, Dr Toomey was enthusiastic about his future. His father was a pastor and his mother was a teacher at a local school.
educate
The doctor and gospel singer performed very well in high school and was eventually accepted into the Medical University of South Africa (Medunsa).
Dr. Tumi graduated in 2006 after six years of medical school.
Profession
Dr Toomey initially practised medicine in a public health facility, but that didn’t last long. After leaving, he opened a private practice in Mabopane, north of Pretoria, which he still runs today.
Dr. Tumi signed with Universal Music. He also signed a record deal with King Records.
Gospel
The medical graduate developed an interest in gospel music while in school.
He participated in the Coca-Cola Pop Star Singing Competition and ranked among the top 20 that year. He became the focus of attention after releasing the albums “The Gathering Of Worshippers” and “Love On The Cross”.
Since the beginning of his music career, he has recorded several hit gospel songs such as “No Other God”, “Wafika”, “All of Me” and “Because of Jesus”.
Dr Tumi is also a prolific songwriter and music producer in South Africa, and his expertise in gospel music has won him acclaim in recent years.
He also has a double platinum certified album, Love and Grace.
Personal life
Dr. Tumi married his fiancée, Kgaogelo Makweya, in 2008. He is also the father of three children: Bokamoso, Khumoetlile and Onalerona Makweya.
Awards
Dr Tumi won five awards at the 9th SABC Crown Gospel Music Awards held at the ICC in Durban in 2016. They are:
- Best Gospel Album
- Best Gospel Singer
- Best Gospel Music Producer
- Best Gospel Song and
- Best Male Vocalist.
net worth
The famous South African gospel singer Dr. Tumi has an estimated net worth of $100,000 to $350,000.
Social Media
- Instagram – @drtumisang
- Twitter – @DrTumisang
- Facebook – @Dr Tumi (Musician/Band)
- TikTok- None
- Snapchat — None
- Phone Number – Private
