Times Of Swaziland: MOTHER OF ALL GOSPEL SHOWS BEST, DELIVERS

MOTHER OF ALL GOSPEL SHOWS BEST, DELIVERS
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Mxolisi Dlamini on 02/05/2023 08:10:00


MANZINI – The Mother of All Gospel Shows live recording and performances show
kept Gospel fans entertained until 6am in the morning.
The show was held at Mavuso Trade and Exhibition Centre Main Hall on Saturday,
it was attended by over 600 Gospel fans. The show marked the official live
recording of 14 Rising Star Talent Search winners. Eswatini TV broadcasted the
show live. The man behind the concept is local Gospel artist Ndunduzo Matse. The
MCs of the day were Mzwakhe ‘Tjovitjo’ Khumalo and Pamela ‘Figurebelt’
Zwane. Vibrant performances were galore during this event, which was kicked off
by local Gospel artist Banele Dlamini, just before 8pm. Fans got closer to the
stage area when she set foot on stage. Her performance was enjoyed by most fans
as they sang along with her while dancing. Her performance was followed by that
of Bhelekazi, who also made a bold statement on stage with her powerful vocals
for 10 minutes.
Stage
She handed over the stage to musician Mcebo Nkambule. Gospel fans were
continuously glued to the stage during these performances, while some were
making their way into the venue.
More local musicians showcased their talent, these included Linda Dlamini,
Usindiso lamaWesile, Ndawonye Christ Worshipers, Gcebile Nkambule,
Ntandoyenkhosi Ngcaphalala, Prophetic Voice Mass Choir, Make Siwela, Nothando
Dlamini, Sphiwo Ndoni, Portia Praise, Fakazi Samuel as well as the 14 aspiring
musicians, who recorded their demos during the show. The rainbow nation, widely
known as South Africa (SA), was also represented by well celebrated Gospel
musicians such as the likes of Sbu Noah, Mpumi Mtsweni, Canaan Nyathi, Xolisa
Kwinana, Muzi Zimu, Thina Zungu as well as his son Ndumiso Zungu, who shared the
stage with him during the show.
Excitement
The first musician to perform among this group was Canaan Nyathi. Screams and
excitement filled the main hall at at Mavuso Trade and Exhibition Centre when
Canaan set foot on stage. Fans reached out to him and shook hands with him
before he performed. He was all smiles when on stage due to the love and
excitement displayed by fans while seeing him.  Nyathi gave them a heated
performance in return for the love shown to him by fans. His performance lasted
for 20 minutes and exited the stage to make way for Muzi Zimu, who is the son of
the late Gospel artist Neyi Zimu.
Performance
He also received a warm welcome from fans. His performance was vibrant and
captivating and he sag his father’s famous hit songs including ‘Jehova
retsephile wena’, but in his own version. He wowed fans with the modern
Amapiano dance moves, which he displayed during his performance. Fans shouted at
the top of their voices and danced with him during his performance. Zimu
performed for over 20 minutes and made way for Gospel sensation Mpumi Mtsweni.
Her eloquent vocals were loved by fans and they worshiped with her until she
exited the stage after 20 minutes as well. She was followed by Thina Zungu and
his son Ndumiso Zungu. These two were a hit on the stage and they apparently
stole the show as fans didn’t want them to exit the stage when their time was
up.
During their performance, Ndumiso Zungu would sometimes lead his father on some
of the songs, while also showcasing dance moves which were inspired by Amapiano.
Thina Zungu had to take the microphone from his son and grab him off stage to
make way for Xolisa Kwinana, who also gave a marvellous performance. Sbu Noah
was the last SA act to perform. He graced the stage at 4.25am and performed for
over 30 minutes as fans kept asking for more. He was energetic on stage and fans
loved him. He exited the stage after pleading with fans as they did not want him
to exit. Ndawonye Christ Worshipers handled the rest and took over the stage
until 6am in the morning. Most fans were still awake and dancing to their
performance, they started exiting the venue when dawn had broke just after 6am.