It is sad that the talented Jay Hlungwani, a gospel artist and pastor, is no longer with us. Jay, as he became famously known in the Gospel music industry, was a dedicated son of God who helped those in need and used his music to unite people.
Hlungwani’s passing was described by his father, Pastor Phillip Hlungwani as shocking and painful.
He was also a songwriter and producer who lead the Miracle Valley Ministries in Polokwane and became well-known for his kindness and commitment to God. Those who were close to him described him as an understanding and humble person who would go out of his way to help others.
In the music industry, Hlungwani showed his impressive talent when he started releasing his own gospel music albums. It was through his talent that he got nominated for many South African music awards, including SABC Crown Gospel Music Awards.
Not only was the late involved in Gospel ministries, he also worked with many prominent music producers and artists including Maduvha Madima and house music Mothiba twin brothers, Revolution, who always featured him on their house gospel compositions.
Talking to the other half of Revolution, George, he said Hlungwani was one of the most talented people he had ever worked with. “Jay was a very upfront person, if he didn’t like something, he would say it right away.”
According to George, even words can’t explain the talent Hlungwani imbued. “He was a very humble individual, man of God and successful business man, he concludes.”
Hlungwani was buried in Limpopo Province, Giyani last Friday (06 November 2009). Even though it is not easy to accept that he is no longer with us, let’s cherish the brief time we were given to spend with him. This is a great loss and he will be sorely missed. Let his great music plays on so his soul may rest in peace…
Written by Phathu Ratshilumela
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November 16th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
may soul of Jay rest in peace!
November 17th, 2009 at 8:15 am
I am deeply saddened…Jay had this powerful voice control he reminded me of Gerald Levert..May His Soul Rest In Peace
November 18th, 2009 at 11:20 am
etlela hi kurhula njhivane i ndlela ya mani na mani
November 20th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.
November 20th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
AAWW kufa why?
November 22nd, 2009 at 7:51 am
My favourite singer in the entire world. In Australia we get no info on SA music so it is only through our own heard searches that we have anything. To hear this incredible voice is a blessing unsurpassed by any one. To ever have met him or worked with him or be preached to by this man of God – I can only imagine. What a terrible, painful loss. Prayers for his wife and family. If anyone knows where I can find his albums (I only have Ekukhanyeni) or DVDs please share. My son in law had the pleasure of singing with him a few years ago but sadly that was out of our reach. RIP man & voice of God
November 24th, 2009 at 8:52 am
HAPPY ARE THOSE WHO DIED IN HIM.BECAUSE THEY WILL REST IN PEACE.
BROTHER YOU HAVE DONE A GREAT THING FOR YOURSELF BY KNOWING JESUS.
FAITH IS THE SUBSTANCE OF THE THINGS HOPED 4 EVIDENCE OF THE THINGS NOT SEEN HEB 11VS1
November 24th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
what a niece voice he had I remember him by his songs that he played during early 2000 it was great. May his soul rest in peace ziyofa izinsizwa zosala izibongo.
November 25th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
i have learnt with shock of his demise. am happy a the same time because he knew Jesus and those who die in Jesus are assured of heaven. that is my consolation.
i loved his voice.
December 7th, 2009 at 9:50 am
May your soul rest in peace Jay your death came as a shock and painful to us
December 9th, 2009 at 9:08 am
I really miss u my love
December 9th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
hi everyone, let me just take this time to wish you a merry christmas and happy 2010. SA wish you double portion of the best as you will be hosting the 2010 World Cup. Botswana is on your side to prove to other countries that there so much potential in African countries more especially Southern Africa.
Please take care of yourselves as you will travelling and partying a lot over the festive seasons. Enjoy every moment with family members and freinds accross the country. I enjoyed reading all the comments and this is a great site for great people like you.
Love you all brothers and sisters and may the dear Lord be with you forever and ever in Jesus name. AMEN
K Botswana
December 9th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Mma Hlungwani you are one of the strogest women, i was watching the awards in SABC 1 and really loved the way you were so strong. Keep it up my dear sister. The Lord is with you day in and day out. Hold on to his garment and he will comfort you. Isaih 43: 3-4, Isaih 41: 13, 15-16. He sees all your pains and tears but he is with you.
Love you so much.
be blessed.
K Botswana
December 9th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
THIS IS THE TIME WHEN SA MUSICIAN SHOULD REALISE WE ARE ALSO HUMAN .IN ONE MEETING IN ARTIST HOPE ARISE WITH BENJAMIN DUBE WE OUTLINED THAT UOR HEALTH SHOULD ALSO COME FIRTS .THEREFORE WE SHPULD PRAY FOR EACH OTHERS HEALTH BECAUSE WE ARE NOT MAN MADE AND THIS THINGS ALL COME TO US .GET TO HEALTH ADVISE FORUMS.GYMS,YEALY CHECK UP ,STRESS MANAGEMENT CLASSES,MOTIVATIONAL STREAMS ,TO OFFLOAD OUR DAYLY CHALLEGES.WORRIED LERATO NEW GOPSEL ARTIST.
December 24th, 2009 at 11:57 am
Go lehlogonolo go bahu bao ba hwelago moreng,to pstor:my ur soul rest in peace,we love u
December 28th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
Pastor Jay, may your soul rest in peace… I just got hold of his latest album,it’s so moving and powerful. You will always be remembered.
December 30th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
You will always be in our heart mu brother
January 4th, 2010 at 10:18 am
May his soul rest in peace.
January 5th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
Not a day goes by without us thinking of you. We really miss you. We miss your voice when we worship at church, we miss your leadership skills, such humility and the simple gospel of Christ you shared with us all the time. You were a great Pastor and we will miss until one day when we join you in heaven. Auntie & Uncle
January 9th, 2010 at 7:59 pm
Pastor Jay you were dynamic and icon of Mzanzi nation. Your poweful gospel voice is gone bt your spirit will remain alive. You are the hero brother Jay. People will celebrate your life, your good work, your kindness now and forever. we will miss you Jay.
January 13th, 2010 at 8:44 am
My ur death come as shock 2 us we miss u already God be with u in sun rising and in sun set.Rest in peace wisly.b at phaphazela
January 26th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
I play his latest album everyday in my car when i go to work, i just can’t get enough of it. We do miss him a lot. Sometimes it feels like a dream, when i think of him even today i just find myself in tears. What a great loss. He had such a strong and beautiful wife who’s now left all alone. May his soul rest in peace. U’ll be forever missed. Much luv, Vic & Rachel.
February 10th, 2010 at 7:21 pm
its realy hard to loose someone you love the pain is so unbearable even when people comfort you they cant get thru the heart,i lost my father and my best friend within two weeks, i can imagine how hard it is for mrs hlungwani all i can say is that time will heal as god is our comforter . its not an esay road. you had good plans the two of you and the thought of thinking you will grow old together raise children and the grand-children but i guess we have to allow Gods will in our lives
i dont know how you feel no one can ever know how you feel and the pain but i can imagine as its not an easy thing, may you get strength from the lord and comfort through him
February 11th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Pastor Jay was a man of God’s character. let the name of God be exalted because he gave us a very humble,talented,loving young man by the name of Jay. The pain of losing him is unbearable even today, but through God’s love we’ll be comforted. Everytime i think of Pastor Jay it sounds like a dream. Mrs Hlungwani our prayers are with you,God chose you to drink that cup now, i know it is never easy but God is good, be courageous and get comfort from the almighty God. AMEN
February 11th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
@ Mrs. Rabe Hlungwane! Stand on the Word of GOd and after standng, stand! That is the only was you will meet your Jay in heaven! Will pray with you for God to keep on renewing your strength!
February 15th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
I thank God that I could not listen to your CD’s after I heard; I would go deep in thought. I can’t stop listening to “eXihambanweni ku ni masingita”. I know God will heal the wound in time.
February 17th, 2010 at 11:17 am
we shall surely and truly miss the champion in jay. The more I listen to his music the more I realise how much an asset he was to the body. I say thumbs up the Hlungwane family do your part he has lived his life
March 8th, 2010 at 9:08 am
My pastor, you have gone too soon to be with our maker but we cannot question God for his will. I know you are happy where you are because that is where happiness is: no sickness, pain, suffering nor 35 degrees heatness. I still remeber the last day I saw you as if it was yesterday, it was in church and we have’nt seen each other in days, you were with your wife and I was amazed that you noticed I have’nt been in church for quite a while as I have been travelling to home most weekends. You were so happy to see me and I had no clue I was seeing you for the last time. If only I knew, I would have asked God not to take you away from us, especially your wife.
Rest in peace my pastor.
May 14th, 2010 at 8:13 am
Thanx for all ur kind words, going through this msg’s with tears in my eyes, We all loved and miss Pastor Jay, My Soulmate, My Dushdush. I still blv that God will never give u something too hard for u to handle, He trust me as his wife, u as Miracle valley and SA as a whole to go through this just like Job did and not curse God. He is still God and He is still in charge, No matter what we’re going through.
I will always love u baby
I know ur soul is resting in peace!!
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September 14th, 2010 at 11:43 am
I had just met you and the experience was so powerful and unbelievable at the same time, your humility and sense of humour still challenge me to this day. Paul puts it so nicely in Phil 1:21 when he says ” for me to live I know it’s Christ and for me to die I know it’s gain” Though you are gone heaven has gained a citizen and we believe that as we live we shall surely join you one day and as you said ” Cherubim, Seraphim zimana zi memeza njalo, zi thi ncwele u yi ncwelw Jehovah Thixo we minyaka” we shall only sing in worship and praise to God. I love you brother. Enjoy God’s peace in Paradise
October 20th, 2010 at 10:27 am
my pastor
you changed my life to the better and helped me to reconnect with God,youl always remain special in my heart i love you and always will
October 30th, 2010 at 10:56 pm
I don’t know where things went wrong but we seem to be losing the precious gifts in the people we were endowed with. Could it have been that there are other ways. In His wisdom He does things that we cannot understand. The passion that you embody speaks silent volumes. Be at peace
November 1st, 2010 at 7:16 pm
I loved every conversation i had with him because i knew i was going to learn somethimg new everytime,when i play his music i wish i could call him.
November 5th, 2010 at 9:30 pm
Its been a year since you gone, Hows heaven, angels, and Jesus, We will meet again, hopefuully not seen have a couple of things to still do one earth, still listen to ur cds, still in our thoughts..love u lots
December 20th, 2010 at 10:40 pm
What I remember the best about Jay was his spontaneous nature and gentle spirit! He played for us on the piano at our home once and we were blown away by the talent of this tall and charming young gentleman. We were shocked to hear about his passing. Jay, even though we only knew you for a short while in this life we look forward meeting you again someday in the life hereafter. Charmaine & Dries
December 22nd, 2010 at 5:57 pm
jay.u inspired to do what im doing .your legacy will trascend from generation to generation
May 22nd, 2011 at 10:24 pm
you have changed my life so long
June 2nd, 2011 at 4:31 pm
miss u my greatest artist ka gospel industry.rest in peace
June 2nd, 2011 at 4:32 pm
hi lahlekeriwile hi la ku kulu
September 23rd, 2011 at 11:57 pm
Miss you alot. You left behind the message in music that makes me to praise God when ever I play your music. What a blessed life u lived!!!
October 4th, 2011 at 10:13 am
You may be gone, but your music is still alive, and I know that you soul is smilling.