This is according to XIGMA founder, Ginani Mabunda.
Mabunda says everything went according to plan and even exceeded his expectations.
“Joyous Celebration was the stars of the show and they gave an exceptional performance.
“We are hopeful that next year’s event will be even bigger and better. “We are planning to take the event to other provinces and locations in order to expose it to a bigger audience,” explained Mabunda.
Giyani-based artist, Nkateko ‘Mrs Angelic’ Nokeri, took the Best Female Artist of the Year award.
This is her second award within weeks. She was recently crowned as the Best Female Artist of the Year at the Limpopo Music Awards in Polokwane. Nokeri, who is 2022 Miss South Africa, Ndavi Nokeri’s sister-in-law, told the Herald that she believes by winning these awards God is wiping her and family’s tears after the pain they have faced in last few years.
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“I feel so honoured to be a recipient, I have God to give the glory to,” she said.Other winners included Pastor Matimba Power for Best Male Artist; Pastor Donation for Best Gospel Album of the Year; Boldness Sim who won the Best Gospel Artist of the Year; Dzunisani Rikhotso for Best Hit Single; Apostle RT Shivambu won Best Gospel Newcomer; Gospel Song of the Year was won by The Melodian and Best Collaboration award was taken by Singita Chauke. All photos from ML FM Facebook
