One
of our mistakes as TV and Radio followers is our tendency of thinking if a
celebrity no longer gets featured on any of the mediums or gets written about
in Sunday gossip papers, they have lost their relevancy or worse they are out
of jobs.
Interestingly
enough that’s what happened with Bongani Fassie after he parted ways with hip
hop group, Jozi. In our eyes his star has arguably lost its sparkle. Bongani
has since then worked on his solo career that includes producing hit songs for
other artists.
The
only child of the late best record seller of popular music, Brenda Fassie vowed
to keep his mama’s music legacy going and he’s doing just that. Although
understandably so, her passing affected him badly.
Just because we don’t see them in the spot light doesn’t mean they are not up to something. Bongani is reportedly working with his former manager Lance Stehr of Muthaland Entertainment to commemorate the late Brenda Fassie.
I
remember right after her death I watched Mojo- a show presented by husband and
wife, Zam and Khensani Nkosi. Bongani was a guest and they were talking about
the loss that South Africa suffered after MaBrirrrr’s untimely death. I
couldn’t contain my tears as he cried and sadly spoke about his mama that
tapped on my emotions and reminded me of my mother’s sad passing. I felt his
pain.
Bongz
as he is affectionately known is a proud dad to a baby girl (makutshwatwe bhuti
and Vulindlela would be doubtlessly be the theme song).
Malibongwe Gcwabe’s 15 track album titled Akahluleki is a bit underwhelming or I expected so much from him. He is one of the most gifted isiXhosa lyricist and composer. He’s tendency of praying between his songs, touches the soul. Even during the Youth With Mission days you could see he is destined for greatness.
Although his private life in the past years has left our tongues wagging. His first wife Lutho publicly announced her splitting ways from this gospel sensation. Rumours of infidelity and allegedly raping a relative were splashed all over. To our dismay he did a turn around and announced his resignation from pastoring at the Assemblies of God and opened his church, The Remnant of God (Intsalela kaThixo ngesixhosa sasekhaya).
But I love his arrangement, he prepared our minds with a sweet soothing hymn, Praise the Lord followed by his title akahluleki that’s sounds a bit like Mxolisi Mbethe’s Ayikho engenzekiyo and got us dancing with Abambonanga.
Another turnoff is the fact that he allowed his not vocally strong back-ups to sing, it could have been better if he just featured them or hear his voice steering us back to him.
Akahluleki is Malibonge’s 20th offering.
I
didn't want to pen this because I feared my partiality might skyrocket. I’m
Team Musa through and through. The chilled soulful dude from Witbank can sing.
Out
of the three it's him that makes me tune in every Sunday to watch Idols
SA.
Like
any reality TV show that is viewed by millions of people who have different
opinions and who think they know who the possible winner is, Idols is no different.
Most
of the reviews I have read are pointing to Brenden Ledwaba's direction. Mind you almost everyone mentions the fact
that Musa's vocal abilities are stronger than the two guys.
Musa's
weight is postulated as the barrier between him and the prize. My question is
if Musa Sukwene's weight is a problem why let the guy go through with the show
and have him give his all kanti he's not the desired Idol?
Shouldn't
the competition requirements zithi if you weigh this much don't bother
entering.
I
know it's 'entirely' up to voters to decide who they will crown as the winner
but the judge's comments sort of guides us.
Why mount tons of complements to 'Ben10' and how the ladies at home are
feeling him nani nani. Aren't they supposed to be neutral?
Y'all
best believe me when I say they are hyping him and I won't be surprised if he's
their winner Musa and Sonke are just KHAPHING him.
Seemingly
it's not really a singing competition but who can seduce South Africa.
Generally
I love people who have a natural flair to express themselves. You don't have to
push hard to be heard. Your voice or pen or whatever form of art you could use
to communicate your thoughts means you have gained a supporter kum. I'm a sucker
for talent.
And I have been listening to Via Orlando a lot lately it's one of
the best renditions by Musa.
No
this is his best. Can't make up my mind coz he's that good. i love your music
bro. In the meantime let’s keep on
voting 09 to 37400 and vote online every hour maybe there is justice in the
idol world.
I have noticed the trend among Joyous Celebration alumni's of venturing to other genres after serving the choir.
I think it was last year when Nkanyiso Bhengu announced that after years
of worshipping God the Father he had decided to sing Disco music.
Apparently he did not want his music to be boxed and wants to reach a wider audience.
Swazi Dlamini did not surprise me when she released a jazz inspired
album and even now there is plenty of chilled sounds on her gospel Mino.
Idol winner, Khaya Mthethwa who wowed thousands of South African's last
year when he became the first person of color to be crowned as the utmost winner.
Juggles both worlds.
Thabo Mduli who describes himself as a fly Christian(I think I am one
too lol) offered music lovers a pop album which was slightly different
to his previous sound. I mean his music has always been inspired by RnB.
I think.
Having not followed Asanda Bam's journey on JC, I was so perplexed to learn that she was once part of the team.
Then there is Sechaba Pali allow me to say he is an embarrassment to
the gospel fraternity. Not only was he charged with statutory rape but
he allegedly said he thought the 15 year old he had a sexual encounter
with was 17.
I say its okay to come clean and admit the fact you are just making money bhuti!
He unearthed shocking news on Drum. He claimed half of the choir on Joyous during his time drank tjo!
I don't want to dismiss his claims altogether but it really posed a serious question. Not only in the choir but to Gospel music as a whole. Is it just business and not element of redemption in their music.
Doubtlessly Lindelani Mkhize, Jabu Hlongwane and Mthunzi Namba changed
the gospel scene aphe'khaya but their efforts are plummeted with
disgrace.
Generally I avoid being a ladder that faithfully lifts people to
their destination but remain in the same place. This doesn't seem to
bother gospel peeps anyway that's how I see it!
Man this kid is talented, He is not a sought-after producer nje, we can't take that away from him can we?!
Yall know satan is an opportunist but one author explained this beautifully. He said if you not filled with the Holy Spirit you are
certainly filled with Lucifa.
In simple terms my friend willingly or not lucifa is dancing in your
heart and calling the shorts if you dust your bible on sundays only or
during funerals.
How did he manage to twist the arm of Donda's one and only baby who once
professed "...But if I talk about God my record won't get played Huh?"
When you are vocal about the social ills rest assured that you have made satan your enemy.
He is a smart, patient chap that waste no time in destroying what God has fearfully made.
He firstly sweeps you off your feet by flashing money and a
breath-taking future that in your right mind, you can't say No to. Who
doesn't want to be wealthy and lack noting? Huh?
More like those evil Madala's that hold influential positions that can
make things HAPPEN for you provided that you do them a small favor(you
don't want me to mention it, do you?).
I believe this is what happened to Kanye: Whoever controls the media
sort of laid rules and made it crystal clear what he expects from his
ambassadors.
For example most satanist are forced to kill immediate family members in order to progress in their satanic life.
This is aimed at making them ruthless beings that only want to get the
job done and in the process it kills the connection they have with their
loved ones. And rely solely to the devil.
One of the prerequisite of illuminati's is to blaspheme God and recruit others in their quest of making this world lawless.
Its a fact that Kanye is no stranger to controversy but what makes him
sink so deep into challenging God. I don't want to think he doesn't know
what he has gotten himself into. A son of a church counselor knows
better.
I dont want to rant about what he has done that makes me believe that he is challenging God. A google search might help you on that one.
A more detailed post about illuminati will follow.
It is highly discouraged for a sister to meddle or admire the marital
life but I can not help but poke my nose to 'soul mates' that sing
together.
God created us to worship him day in and out. How awesome it must be to
some of our stars who are faithful to their heavenly Father by joining
Heavenly Beings in worship.
You often hear at our local churches that praise starts at home, without a doubt some households practice it.
The love between Nqubeko Mbatha and Ntokozo Mbatha is 'beyond word's. I
remember when they were both nominated for the same category and it was scooped by the Mbatha Queen she just humbly went on stage and
recited her hubby's clan names.
The couple is blessed with two cuties though I haven't seen a picture, I
can confidently say the two breeds harmoniously offspring with
Ntokozo's beauty and Nqubeko's charm that would be a lovely combo.
Thabo & Nonhlanhla Mdluli
On the other hand Thabo and Nontlantla Mduli ignite fire on stage. The
love and respect these two have melts my heart. With them I kinda change
my perception that getting married these days is like that indemnity
form that one signs before having a heart surgery- chances of dying are
soo high.
Bongi & Collin
I must confess I didn't get the Bongi and Colin duet. I felt like they
are better apart, musically that is but there is something about them
that makes me to stop whatever I'm doing and listen.
This sacred institution has lost its value on society. Seeing public
figures that are determined to make it work under the scrutiny of people
who probably go to their kittens and dogs when the sunsets but have
the audacity to spot the cracks in people's lives when the sun arises.
Keep blessing us with your music ministries and making the word of God heard by the Gentiles ndinithanda thandi!!!
