Iconic gospel muso, Rebecca Malope is set to tap into the film industry. The gospel heavyweight will star in a movie based on her illustrious music career. The movie will be directed by fellow musician, Chicco Sello Twala, who was very instrumental in the success of her career. Twala told reporters yesterday that they will [...]
Continue reading...Friday, June 18, 2010
South African pastor and gospel artist, Langa Dube is hoping to change lives in Swaziland with his sophomore album, Jesu wami. Speaking at the launch of the 10-track album, Dube said he had visited Swaziland not only to promote his music but to also win souls for the Kingdom of God. “I really wanted to start here [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, October 7, 2009
It has been two years since Oliseng Shuping was involved in a serious car accident that left him wheelchair bound. Since his music career was cut short and the fatal accident took his great voice, the Gospel artist will finally be honored at the second SABC Crown Gospel Music Awards taking place in November. It is [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, October 7, 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...Monday, August 31, 2009
Artists/DJ: Rebecca Malope Album Title: My Hero Genre: Gospel Year of Release: 2009 ‘My Hero’ is the 30th studio album from multi-award-winning gospel songstress, Rebecca Malope. It comes as a double album, featuring 20 tracks in both vernacular (Zulu) and English. The album was produced by Sizwe Zako, her discoverer and longtime mentor. Together they craft a typical Rebecca [...]
Continue reading...Monday, August 31, 2009
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? [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, August 27, 2009
Queen of Gospel, Rebecca Malope, will be celebrating her historical career with a special tribute and cocktail party for invited guests, followed by a gala concert in Durban on the 18th of September. The Durban concert is one of numerous events being organized by the World Gospel Powerhouse to celebrate South African gospel music.
Continue reading...Thursday, August 27, 2009
The 2nd SABC Crown Gospel Music Awards are upon us and it’s time for the public to start nominating their favorite gospel artist or group. The Crown Awards are presented by Cell C and World Gospel Powerhouse™, a company established to assist performers and to promote South African gospel music.
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Tuesday, June 29, 2010
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