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TimesLIVE
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Gospel star Ntokozo Mbambo and hubby celebrate 17-year anniversary
Gospel star Ntokozo Mbambo and her husband Nqubeko Mbatha are marking a milestone in their union, as they celebrate their 17th wedding anniversary. The couple tied the knot on May 17 2008 after meeting when they were both still members of gospel choir Joyous Celebration. Celebrating each other and expressing love for one another is not new for them as they never miss each other's birthday celebrations and their anniversaries, on which each pens a heartwarming message about their union, expressing their love for each other. Recently, the couple took to their Instagram pages respectively and thanked God for blessing their union. Nqubeko took to her social media page: ' Life is so good with you. You are the evidence of God's favour in my life. I love you.'
eNCA
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- eNCA
Joyous Celebration's Esethu goes solo
JOHANNESBURG - You'll mostly know her for her rich and deep voice in Joyous Celebration. Following her monumental success with the group, Esethu Siwe begins her solo journey with the anticipated debut single, 'Ndobalekela Kuphi'. It's a stirring, sing-along anthem that echoes the sentiment of Psalm 139, a heartfelt declaration that no matter where we go, we can never escape God's presence. READ: Joyous Celebration takes Easter Megafest to Durban The songbird had a sit-down with eNCA's Sindi Mabe to talk more about her solo career that she is pursuing.
TimesLIVE
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Joyous celebration sensation Sefako Mamabolo prepares his second album
Joyous Celebration sensation Sefako Mamabolo is recording his second album. The acclaimed gospel artist known to fans as Psalmist Sefako is set to record Christ Revealed live on May 30 at the Pretoria State Theatre in Tshwane. Born and raised in the village Segopje outside Polokwane, Psalmist Sefako's musical journey began in the church, where he sang and played piano from the age of 12. Speaking to TshisaLIVE, Sefako said his early exposure to worship music earned him invitations to perform at weddings and churches throughout his community, building a fan base from a young age. 'Beyond my musical accomplishments, I'm also a qualified electrical engineer and have appeared in popular soap operas such as The River on Mzansi Magic and Lithapo on SABC2. I recorded my first demo in 2007, and after releasing my fourth studio album, I made a significant impact with my 2016 live album Ba Founela Modimo, recorded at the Breytenbach Theatre in Pretoria,' he said. Psalmist Sefako is set for another milestone with the live recording of Christ Revealed. 'My growing influence in the gospel music scene led to an invitation to join the renowned MTN Joyous Celebration group, where I recorded the hit song Modimo ke lerato on Joyous 22. The track became a national sensation, followed by hits such as Ska sheba wa nnyatsa,' Sefako said.
News24
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Beyond the awards: The inspiring story of gospel singer Xolly Mncwango's musical journey
Gospel singer Xolly Mncwango won Best Female Artist and Best Gospel Album at the 2025 Metro FM Music Awards. She hopes her listeners will take away hope and inspiration from her music. Xolly reveals a touching moment she shared with an audience member, reaffirming her purpose in music. _________________________________________________________________________ Xolile Mncwango is witnessing the fruits of her labour in real time. Affectionately known as Xolly Mncwango, she has just come off two major wins in her career, bagging the Best Gospel Album for her sophomore project Unusual and Best Female Artist wins. Since the contemporary gospel singer's debut studio album dropped in 2020 after spending nearly a decade working with renowned gospel artists and choirs like Joyous Celebration and Benjamin Dube, Xolly's latest awards are a testament to her hard work and unwavering faith. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Xolly Mncwango (@xollymncwa) Xolly is undoubtedly one of South Africa's essential voices in the local contemporary gospel scene, touching heartstrings with impactful praise songs like Ungukuphila and Healing Power. Doing it for who she loves Xolly's collection of awards now includes a South African Music Award (SAMA) for Best Contemporary Faith Music, a Crown Gospel Award for Best Female Artist of the Year and Best Streamed Song along with her two Metro FM awards. While winning these awards are a formidable achievement on their own, Xolly's purpose with her artistry is all about lifting others through her faith and angelic vocals. Xolly tells TRUELOVE what she hopes her listeners will take away and learn from her music. 'I hope that my supporters will take away a sense of hope, inspiration, and encouragement from my music. I pray that my songs will touch their hearts, uplift their spirits, and remind them of God's love and presence in their lives.' She continues, 'I hope that my music will: Inspire faith and trust in God. Encourage perseverance through life's challenge. Provide comfort and solace in times of need. Remind them of their worth, value, and purpose. Ultimately, I hope that my music will be a reflection of God's love and a blessing to all who listen.' Xolly's inspirations in music 'My musical inspirations are a diverse group of artists my mentor and my producer who have shaped my sound, style, and passion for music. Siyanqoba Mthethwa: My brother who is also my producer for all my released albums. Yolanda Adams: A legendary gospel artist, her timeless voice and classic songs have taught me the importance of crafting music that stands the test of time. These people have inspired me to create music that is authentic, innovative, and impactful. Their influence has helped shape my unique sound and style.' Xolly dedicates her deserved success to her son, whom she says is 'a precious motivation for my hard work and legacy. Inspiring him through my achievements will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on his life. Leaving a legacy that shows him the value of perseverance, dedication, and passion will be a priceless gift that will shape his own journey and aspirations.' There's power in purpose Intentionality is at the heart of Xolly's music. Not only did she study music theory at Varsity College to better her understanding of her craft, Xolly's passionate vocals and the lyrics behind them have changed people's lives. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Xolly Mncwango (@xollymncwa) Sharing a moment in her career that reaffirmed her calling to music, Xolly tells us about one moment that stood out to her when performing a worship concert and saw the impact her music had on the audience. She says, 'As I sang, I noticed a woman in the front row who was visibly moved to tears. She was worshipping with abandon, and I could sense the weight of God's presence in the room. 'After the concert, she approached me and shared how my music had ministered to her during a difficult season in her life. She told me that my songs had brought her comfort, hope, and healing.' In that moment, Xolly knew that she was on the right path and is fulfilling her purpose as a musician.
