MBABANE – Award winning Gospel musician, Nothando Hlophe’s newest release ‘Mmeli Wami’ has surpassed 100 000 views on YouTube.
The Gospel sensation took to her social media pages to thank her fans and supporters for the overriding backing and response. “100k views in just two days! What an incredible milestone! ‘Mmeli Wami’ ft. Nothando Hlophe has reached 100 000 views on YouTube in just 48 hours! Thank you for the overwhelming love and support. All glory to God,” read her caption.
The track serves as a major discoverer to the full Spirit of Praise 12 album, which is scheduled for release on November 13. The track had garnered immense love, engagement and viral traction across social media platforms from July and the growing online excitement was accompanied by a wave of debate and controversy surrounding the song’s origins. To address the discussion head-on, a joint statement was released by Mzo Dlamini and the management office of Nothando Hlophe to set the record straight. The statement clarified that ‘Mmeli Wami’ is a deeply collaborative work, the resonant chorus was written and is owned by Mzo Dlamini, while the verses performed by Hlophe during the live recording were penned by Hlophe herself. Both creative contributions form an integral part of the final, completed song.
Beyond the music itself, audiences online have deeply connected with the spiritual depth and energetic delivery of the performance. Supporters have expressed particular fondness for the way Hlophe engages with the song physically, expressing joy and devotion through her distinctive dancing during the performance, which has resonated widely with gospel music lovers.
The immense excitement surrounding ‘Mmeli Wami’ further cements Hlophe’s standing as a leading force in African Gospel music. Among her standout achievements, Hlophe clinched the prestigious Best of Africa Award at the 18th Crown Gospel Music Awards, cementing her position among the continent’s elite artists.
Her remarkable catalog includes massive fan favourites and viral hits such as the monumental ‘Methodist Medley’, which has pulled in tens of millions of views in her projects A New Dawn and popular anthems like ‘Sithumela Wena’. These milestones continue to solidify her legacy as an enduring and influential voice in contemporary worship.
