The Cell C and Lesedi FM Gospel festival has come and gone but it will be remembered as one of the best gospel events of this year.
Hundreds of gospel music lovers thronged Soweto’s Dobonsville stadium on Sunday (4 October), to witness live, the cream of the local gospel scene over nine hours. It was a very well organised event that undoubtedly left many fans gasping for more. The sound was phenomenal and the performers were more than prepared to rock the 2000 plus crowed.
Emceed by young TV presenter, Twasa (popular for SABC’s Jam Alley show) the fest kicked off at 9 am, with fascinating performances from up-and-coming names who readied the crowd for prominent names such as Rebecca Malope, Deborah Fraser,Sechaba, Hlengiwe Mhlaba, Sipho Makhabane, Winnie Mashaba and Keke. Things really started heating up at around 11 am, upon the introduction of household names, in particular Sechaba, who dazzled the audience with hits from his commercially successful sophomore album “Modimo O Teng”.
From there on, the event got even better and better, complemented by chilly temperatures which also helped to stimulate massive dances in the audience.
Sechaba left the stage for husband and wife, Bongi & Collin, who took the event to another level with only five songs. Thereafter the iconic Deborah Fraser rocked in and it was very easy for her to woo the crowed with a few chart-topping hits that have made her one of the most successful female musician in the country.
The highlight of the afternoon came from Winnie Mashaba, who delivered arguably the best performance of the day. An up-tempo beat always works at such events and she was very conscious of that. Her energy really drove the crowed mad and she was sure to also showcase her vocal prowess during the 60-minutes-long performance.
Queen of gospel Rebecca Malope, Hlengiwe Mhlaba and Sipho ‘Big Fish’ Makhame concluded the festival on a very positive note before ending at 6pm.
After this experience, I’m really looking forward to attending next year’s addition.
Written by: Eddie Hatitye
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October 7th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
God is reaviling hm self these nowadays god is also showing pple hw marvelous he is and kind 2 us y pple cnt c tht coz the sun is goin dawn its getin dark god is sendin hs pple 2 preach the gospel through music bt we cnt seem 2 hear hs voice bt al in al hez gud all the tym my number is 0733450076
October 8th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
that’s the word, there you go
October 9th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Go is show him self now, i think now is the time 2 gv ourself in 2 his hands. Keep up the good work guys wt u in our side we will enter the kingdom of god. Amen!
October 11th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
Let god bless those pple like oleseng and give him strength and bless his famil
October 12th, 2009 at 11:14 am
What can I say, God’s word is wonderful, Great & to those who believe in him are blessed.
October 15th, 2009 at 8:27 am
Guys pleasse create a foto gallery on your site,for us to see some footage of artists at your festivals.
April 15th, 2011 at 9:14 pm
What a lovely day for a 2222123! SCK was here
July 18th, 2011 at 11:28 pm
Keep up the good work brotha!
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