Neyi Zimu
Born Moses Gcinumuzi, Neyi Zimu is a popular and celebrated South African gospel artist who Hails from Small Farm, in the Vaal. He is currently signed under The Spirit Music Group. Neyi Zimu is a valuable addition to the SA Music industry, this talented and dynamic musician has seen the childhood vision manifest into the rich musical career he has established for himself to date. Having collaborated with some of the greats in the industry, be it as song writer, vocalist, sessionist/ producer, Neyi has undoubtedly earned a respect due to him from his colleagues as a multi instrumentalist and an asset to any music project.
His works date as far back as 1996 where he started as former founder and member of Family Factory and Joyous Celebration. This association saw him branch off into several other collaborations and involvements with a variety of artists over the years, until eventually Neyi released his long awaited solo Gospel album ‘ Excited’, in 2001 featuring renowned musician, Concorde Nkabinde and Jazz Duo ‘ Tsunami’
Following the success of ‘Excited’ Neyi went on to release his 2nd a and 3rd album ‘ Ena ke Nako’. in 2003 and “Message” in 2007 respectively.
Among Neyi’s successes are anointed songs like “Lamb of God”, “Higher Higher”, “Come as you are”, “Hamba Name” and “Lord we worship You”.
Neyi has shared the stage with the likes of The Manhattans (during their South African tour) Sibongile Khumalo, Benjamin Dube, the late Wendy Mseleku, Vuyo Mokoena, and Rebecca Malope.
Neyi is also a pastor and founder of the All Nations Revival Ministries in Midrand, from where he serves his congregation loyally.
Father, Husband, Founder of a church, Musician and business man by day a “Jack of all trades”, but in Neyi’s case, truly a Master of his craft.
Recently Neyi featured on the platinum selling project “Healing in His presence” led by the legend Benjamin Dube.
2012 Neyi also featured on a big (Gold selling, SAMA award winning) gospel project in South Africa called “Spirit of praise” 4 recorded live at the carnival city big top arena.
2013 hopes for a continuation and revelation of yet another dimension to Neyi as he has just released his fifth album which is “I trust in You” with SPIRIT MUSIC ( his new record label). If his track record is anything to go by, this album is sure to minister audiences around the globe.