POLOKWANE – Shortly after the release of a single entitled Shela Muya in October last year, the song – which ushered people into worship mode whenever it was played on radio – fans and supporters alike called for the release of the full album.
With the public demand growing by the day, Lufuno Phalandwa finally released the much-anticipated Midnight Hour Worship album in December.
Recorded live at the Ha-Mutsha Community Hall in June 2018, the sizzling hot album has set the scene alive, with hit tracks such as Tshedza Tshanga, Vhuthu hau Yehova and Shela Muya getting the fans divided as to which one is the best.
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With 20 tracks packed in a double-disc album, gospel lovers are spoilt for choice.
Talking about the release of his debut album, the 25-year-old Phalandwa revealed that the initial plan was to release a CD and DVD combo in January but the demand from the public forced his music stable, Mukurob Music to change the plan.
“We thought releasing a single would get the people settled, knowing that the album was almost finished but our calculations were not spot on. Shela Muya created so much demand and the fans became restless, we had no choice but to release the album in December and the response has been terrific,” said Phalandwa.
On social media, fans are already labelling the album as ‘award-winning’, saying the music is worthy of many accolades.
Two of Phalandwa’s die hard supporters, Cei Bologo and Fani Netshivhumbe, wrote on their Facebook pages that Midnight Hour Worship should win him the title of the 2019 gospel newcomer of the year. The album features upcoming artists Grace Mulaudzi, formerly Nakana and Ngudo Praise, as well as seasoned worshipper Kgaogelo Kekana.
