Mpumalanga gospel artists celebrated
Ndumiso Makubule from Nkomazi won the Best song of the year: "Ngiyakholelwa KuJesu" .
Music lovers were enthralled and their spirits elevated as gospel artists performed during the 7th Mpumalanga Gospel Awards at Emnotweni last Sunday night.
The celebratory mood was heightened when the MC Khaya Angel Modise broke the news that eMalahleni teen, Zama Khumalo, is the 2020 Idols winner.
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The MEC for sports and recreation, Lindiwe Ntshalintshali, honoured one of the province’s legends, Nicholas Mabuza, He is a gospel muso and keyboard player.
Mabuza is known for his praise song, “Dumisani sizwe sonke Amandla ka Jehova”.
Mpumalanga Gospel Awards winners for 2020
Best song of the year: “Ngiyakholelwa KuJesu” by Ndumiso Makubule
Best male artist of the year: Reginald Jabu
Best gospel single: Reginald Jabu
Best female Artist: Thenjiswa Makhushe
Best newcomer: Inkazimulo Gospel Group
Best traditional gospel song: Lucky Gamede
Best collaboration: Sebenzile Nzimande ft Colen Maluleka
Best songwriter: Bishop Andries Sibanda
Best gospel music video: Themba Nyathi Best gospel poet: Mthokozisi M ft Nsele
Best national gospel artist: Canaan Nyathi
Best national female artist: Londiwe Nxumalo
Best national male artist: Minister Lombard
Best national Amadodana group: Bahlanka ba Moea, the Legacy.
Best national traditional song: “Qhamisa Mpayipheli”