Thokozile’s debut album set to change lives
After surviving a series of health scares, including heart failure and almost losing her voice, Thokozile Baloyi recently released her debut album.
Baloyi says the CD is a dedication to God for being with her throughout the hard times.
“In the past two years I have endured a lot of hardships going through operation after operation.
“Medical specialists had told me that there was a high possibility that I was going to lose my voice.
“I decided to make good use of my voice by making music for God and to also show my kids that their mother was a singer,” she explained.
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She started her music journey in church during her teen years.
She also sang at school during assembly and at events presented by School Christian Organisation.
The album, You are Faithful, boasts eight songs, including ‘Tiko ra Xikwembu’ and Yehovha Xikwembu.
The mother of three from Nkowankowa is a professional nurse and also a worship leader at Great Is Thy Faithfulness Ministry.
Her album received two nominations at the 2020 Xitsonga Gospel Awards (XIGMA) for the Best New Comer Artist of the Year and Best Album of the Year.
Baloyi also got the opportunity to perform live at the XIGMA Online Nominees Announcement Ceremony, which was held in Giyani recently.
To vote for her SMS; Vote Album M to 33459, SMS cost R1.50 each.
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