Radio programme nominated for Crown awards
Ligwalagwala FM's gospel programme has been nominated for awards.
The SABC owned radio station, Ligwalagwala FM is in line for yet another
accolade.
This SiSwati broadcasting radio station’s programme, the Gospel Top
Ten, which airs every Sundays, presented by Past Portia Luthuli, has just been
nominated for this year’s episode of the annual SABC Crown Gospel Music Awards, under the Best Radio Show category.
The genre of music that is mostly played on the show is Zion, Afro-Gospel, Accapella, Kwaai gospel, traditional gospel, Charismatic gospel, Rock and roll gospel music. When asked how she feels about being nominated, Luthuli replied with a smile and said, “I feel very honoured, it’s very exciting when the work we do as a radio station is being recognised nationally. It shows the impact that we have in the lives of God’s people, the praises belong to God.”
When asked what she would do when she wins the
award, she had this to say, “Firstly I would give all the praise to God and also
thank the management and colleagues through their effort and support they always
offer, and not forgetting our listeners who always show love and support for the
station. I will continue to work very hard to lift up the spirit of our
listeners, give them hope and joy through music.”
Since this category is
voted for by the public, the station has once again appealed to their listeners
to show patriotism and support by voting for this show. To vote simply SMS
‘Best Gospel Radio Show’ – Pastor Portia Luthuli to 34069, SMS
cost R1.50. Vote as much as you like until 17 November 2013.
One of this
station’s shows, which is presented by the legendary Stan ‘Magidza edzakeni’
Mhlanga was recently nominated during the South African Traditional Music
Awards, thus placing this province on the right map.
“We try our level best
to give our listeners programming of the highest quality and with their
continual support and advices we will take this station to even much greater
heights.
It’s always an honour when one of our shows are nominated because
it shows that we are also rated amongst the best,” said the station manager, Mr
Rio Mabunda.