Reclaiming the Legacy awards makes history in SA
South African indigenous gospel music has not been recognised much in a society that is often biased towards modern sounds of the genre.
Like in any music genres, local artists have always added a local touch in gospel music, thus giving it an indigenous and familiar flavour.
On the November 21, marginalised indigenous gospel artists will be celebrated at the Jabulani Theatre, in Soweto. Reclaiming The Legacy Clap ‘n Tap Awards, launched by the Rudijoe Media & Advertising, are meant recognise and celebrate the marginalised and traditional gospel genres, this year the awards focus on Clap ‘n Tap.
“This was achieved through Ezomoya, also produced by Rudijoe Media & Advertising. The popular gospel show, with over 2 million viewers, airs on Soweto TV every Sunday from 12pm-3pm. I identified a niche market and tapped into it 7 years ago,” explains Rachel Moloi, founder of the awards.
South Africans can vote for their favourite choir. People can vote by dialing *120*1223# and selecting the vote option or by SMSing “vote” + category + choir name to 41925. There are three categories that are viable for public vote, and they are as follows:
Favourite choir
- Mighty Oh! Lord
- Vusi & The Mighty Singer
- Kutlwano ke Matla
- Seshego Gospel Choir
Song of the Year
- Metsi a Tumelo – E Banyorilweng
- Mighty Holy Spirit Living Sound – Uphi Umhlobo
- Sefofane Gospel Choi – Ingelosi
- Vusi & The Mighty Singers – Raohang Masole
Classic of all Time
- Barorisi ba Morena – Ho Binwa Dihosanna
- Jerusalema Encha – Jerusalema e Mosha
- Majalefa a Morena – Ho Binwa DihosannaHalempotsa
- St Moses Church Choir – Thapelo ea Basotho
