TEARS OF JOY AS…ULULATION OF TRIUMPH
The 4th SABC Crown Gospel Music Awards is here. Hollywood style red carpet will a highlight, royalty will be order of the day. The best among the best is yet to be crowned. The ICC Arena on 6th November will be singing the tunes of celebration and honour as giants in the gospel music industry lock horns.
The biggest award of the night is the Lifetime Achievement Award. This year it is awarded to Lindelani Mkhize. His predecessors, Rebecca Malope, Benjamin Dube and Sizwe Zako set a high bar for him.
His involvement in music especially gospel genre, speaks volumes. Mkhize has been the unanimous choice among the Crown judges. His recent Best Contribution to African Gospel award at the 2nd Africa Gospel Music and Media Awards, reiterated the judges choice. The Durban-born entrepreneur is synonymous with entertainment, talent scouting and business.

Solly Mahlangu proved to be the judges and the public’s favourite this year as he walked away with the coveted Best Gospel Artist award. Sipho Makabane won the title last year. The Siyabonga Jesu star scooped most of the awards including Best Gospel Song and Best Male Gospel Artist.

In the three new categories this year ie Best Gospel, TV Show, Best Gospel Radio Show and Best Gospel Community Radio Show, the public had to vote and the ultimate winners were One Gospel’s House of Praise, Ukhozi FM’s Indumiso and Vibe FM’s Umthombo Wokuphila, respectively.

The couple, Nqubeko Mbatha and Ntokozo Mbambo took home the awards for Best Gospel Producer and Classic of All Times respectively. A superb finish to celebrate Mbambo’s Birthday. From outside our borders Swaziland’s Bakhe Dlamini held his country’s flag up high as he walked away with Best Newcomer while Moipei Quartet took the Best of Africa award all the way to Kenya.
The Government of KwaZulu Natal has once again thrown its weight behind one of the provinces highlights, the Crown Gospel Music Awards. It reckons that it’s is an honour and a privilegethat the people of KwaZulu-Natal are going to be part of the celebrations of the successes and achievements of gospel artists who come from all over the country.
“More importantly, the awards ceremony will be the culmination of sterling work of producers, music promoters, radio, tv presenters, event organizers and sponsors, ends Dr Zweli Mkhize.

The Crowns Committee as well as the organisers are is delighted with the effort put into organizing the 4th SABC Crown Gospel Music Awards. They promise the bigger and better awards next year.

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