Gospel Life

Rebecca Malope’s daughter shines on Popstars

Rebecca Malope’s daughter, Noluthando, is hopping to be a pop star. The 21-year-old B Comm student made it to the final list of 46 contestants, who will battle it out in the next phase of the popular singing competition. After impressing judges at the Pretoria auditions, the songbird sat down with the Popstars production team for a [...]

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GL interviews Keke

Kekeletso “Keke” Phoofolo is one of the most celebrated gospel musicians in Southern Africa. Born and raised in Pimville, Soweto, Keke started his career in the late 90s, doing vocal work for popular gospel acts like Redeemed, Benjamin Dube and Joyous Celebration. In 2006, he persuaded a solo career that has spawned three acclaimed albums; Restoration, [...]

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GL Interviews Avis Ndlovu

After about a decade in the local gospel music industry, South African singer and songwriter Avis Ndlovu believes now is the time for her career to explode. The Swaziland-born songstress who made her mark in 2007 with the hit song ‘Kanye Nawe’ now has a DVD titled “The best of Avis”, a must-watch for anyone [...]

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GL interviews Proxy

Back in 2003, members of the Tableview Assembly of God (TAG) church established a rock band called Proxy in Cape Town. Seeking to spread the word of God through catchy rock songs, they made their music industry debut with an album titled Feather rain. Six years down the line, they now have four acclaimed [...]

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GL interviews Banele Mhlangu

Johannesburg-based gospel singer Banele Mhlangu is a talented musician who has had to wait far too long to release an album. His life has been marred by financial problems for as long as he remembers. He dropped out of university due to lack of funds and as if that wasn’t enough, a record label he [...]

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GL interviews Pastor Dube

With a string of acclaimed hits to his name, I feel honoured to introduce Pastor Benjamin Dube. He has been riding the gospel music rollercoaster for a very long time, becoming a force to be reckoned with in this burgeoning sector. He is an anointed son of God, a pastor by calling who uses his [...]

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Backstage at the Cell C Gospel Fest: Winnie Mashaba

With an elongated string of acclaimed albums under her belt, ZCC member Winnie Mashaba remains one of the most commercially successful musicians in South Africa. Her performance at the Cell C Gospel Fest left thousands of event-goers gasping for more. I spoke with her immediately after the performance. Eddie Hatitye: I really enjoyed your performance Winnie: Thanks [...]

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Backstageat the Cell C Gospel Fest: Deborah Fraser

Deborah Fraser, one of South Africa’s most celebrated female musicians, is always humble – she was happy to sit for a brief interview with me after an exhilarating performance at the Cell C Soweto Gospel Festival. Eddie: Awesome performance…. Deborah: Thanks Eddie. How do you do? Eddie: You’ve just proved that a lot of people love you. Why [...]

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Interview with Lundi

Renowned gospel musician, Lundi Tyamara teamed up with legendary gospel producer Sizwe Zako last year to produce his latest offering ‘Inkos’ Iyayazi’. We managed to talk to him about the album. How is the latest album doing? Lundi: It’s been doing great and I am very pleased with it. What are you doing to promote it? [...]

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Interview with Zodwa Twecu

Johannesburg-based gospel songstress Zodwa Twecu is a good example of a committed Christian. In March last year, she lost her mother, husband and son but despite the devastating circumstances, she’s released a new album titled “My Life’, celebrating a new beginning and keeping her faith in God. We had a chance to know more about [...]

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