Letjwe La Motheo steals the show at Mmini Wa Clap N Tap Awards
The gospel choir from Tembisa used their home-ground advantage to scoop four top awards
SERENADING sounds of acapella, supported by tinkling tambourines and jingling bells, blended harmoniously with the rhythm of clapping and tapping during the first instalment of the Minno Wa Clap N Tap Awards hosted by the City Of Ekurhuleni on Saturday.
Letjwe La Motheo Gospel Choir from Tembisa used their home-ground advantage to scoop four top awards in the Best Song of the Year, Best Choir Manager, Best Gospel Music Composer and the Best Male Vocalist categories.
Ardent lovers of clap and tap music filled the Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace and they came in large numbers from across the country to witness their favourite choirs being honoured for excelling in their craft.
“As the City Of Ekurhuleni we are looking at building a solid partnership with this music genre as it has a way of keeping the youth out of the streets and helps them to discover their talents,” said Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture (SRAC) in Ekurhuleni, Clr Dora Mlambo.
Barorisi Ba Morena Gospel Choir and Letjwe La Motheo Gospel Choir set the stage on fire with their captivating performances for clap and tap music lovers.
They treated their fans to some of the best rehearsed choreography routines, and well-orchestrated symphonies with complementing costumes on stage.
Mlambo presented honourary awards to the Barorisi Ba Morena, Jerusalema Encha and Majalefa a Morena choirs for portraying consistency, professionalism and passion for this genre of music over the years.
Winners in the other categories are as follows: Best Clap N Tap TV Programme – Apo Zion, Best Clap N Tap Radio Programme – Ikwekwezi FM, Best Dressed Choir – Barorisi Ba Morena, Best Clap N Tap Supporter- Jeffrey Sekele, Best Choreographed Choir – Mangeloe A Kgotso, Best Choir Conductor – Vusi Radebe, and Most Disciplined Choir – General Gospel Choir.
