Artists shine at local gospel awards

MBOMBELA –  The audience was for the first time on time for the event to kick-off at 19:45 and the rest of the one-song performances by the booked artists, lived up to what the doctor had ordered, which is music par excellence.

Sipho Makhabane, who received a Lifetime Achievement Award, led the audience in a momentous tribute to the late gospel artist, Sfiso Ncwane.

Herewith are the results: Best Amazion – Amashalambombo, Best Amazion Solo – Million Gama, Best Amazion Instrumental – Eleck Sithole, Best Amadodana National – Amadodana Ase APPC, Best National Amazion Skhalanga – Thulani Manana, Best Amazion National Group – Redemption In Christ, Best Clap and Tap Group – KaBokweni Christian Choir, Best Songwriter – Papa Ndou, Best Contemporary Album – Changed By The Word.

Best Music Video – Papa Ndou, Best Collaboration – Phindile Phoky, Best Traditional Gospel – Jerry Mkansi, Best Gospel Group – Giami, Best Community Radio Station – Ligwalagwala Community Radio, Best Gospel Producer – Sipho Mbuli.

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Honorary Awards: Best Supporting Congregation – Latter Day Glory – Living In Christ Legend, Lifetime Achievement Award – Sipho Makhabane, Local Best Amazion Group – Amashalambombo, Best National Amazion – Redemption in Christ, Best National Worship Song – Donny Ngwenyama, Best National Gospel – Dr Tumi, Best Newcomer – Ciniso Mabaso, Best Choir Of All Times – Jay Jay.
Best Female Artist – Phindile Phoky, Best Male Artist – Papa Ndou and Best Selling National Album – Dr Tumi.

Also read:A tribute to Sfiso Ncwane