Hundreds of music lovers gathered in Johannesburg this past Saturday to celebrate the cream of the crop in the Gospel industry.
The 12th annual Ingoma awards took place at the Glory House in Midrand.
It was a glitz and glamour event that brought the continent together. People traveled from as far as Lesotho and Swaziland to attend the prestigious event which shines a spotlight on independent artists and unsung heroes who work behind the scenes to bring music that uplift the spirit.
Television and radio personality, Masechaba Mposwa was one of the MCs who kept the energy alive.
The crowd was entertained with soul-stirring performances from renowned Gospel artists such as Ayanda Shange, and Qiniso Nsele.
Kgogelo Kekana stole the show with her electrifying electrifying performance that moved many to tears. She performed Dikgoro a song that turned her into an overnight star, gaining millions of streams within two months of release.
Khongelani from the award-winning Rising Sun Choir also got to perform on stage.
Speaking to Time Out Johannesburg, the songstress praised the Ingoma award organisers for inspiring hope in independent artists.
"Let the Ingoma awards organisers continue with this vision. They are encouraging artists that are not recognised."
South African-born international star KingD Music, was amongst those who were awarded. He took home the award for Spotify Most Streamed Gospel Song award for his hit single, Jesus.
The singer who features on Deitrick Haddon's Stella nominated song Yesu told Time Out he appreciates being recognised for his work locally and thanked the Ingomas for "rewarding people who are pushing the boundaries".
The organisers of the awards, Dan Raseluma says it is fulfilling to see people who wouldn't often be celebrated receiving the cognition they deserve.
"I'm feeling fulfilled. Seeing people come out in this multitudes and the way they are celebrating Gospel music, it can only be God.
"To the nominees who didn't win, being a nominee is already a win. But to those who won, go out there, take your award seriously and keep on shining. Congratulations," Raseluma said.
Below is a list of all the winners:
12th INGOMA Pioneer award - Celumusa Mdlalose
12th INGOMA Humanitarian award - Pastor Melita Molete
12th INGOMA five-fold ministry award - Chief of the Archbishops MT
12th INGOMA best composer/song writer - Kingdmusic
12th INGOMA best backing vocalist - Msebenzi Lukheleni
12th INGOMA best engineering album/song winner - Qiniso Nsele
12th INGOMA best gospel poet winner - DR Diko
12th INGOMA best gospel radio presenter - Freddy Madua (Musina FM)
12th INGOMA best TV show winner, - Gospel Xplosion - Soweto TV
12th INGOMA best newcomer - Jesus_xperience
12th INGOMA best newcomer - Blessed Phelas
12th INGOMA best gospel single - Bonnie Crystal
12th INGOMA best gospel single - Khanyisile M
12th INGOMA best gospel single - Boni Maleke
12th INGOMA best church choir - Rapola Family
12th INGOMA best music video - Bishop CR
12th INGOMA best music video - Blessed Phelas
12th INGOMA best gospel house - MSA x Sami Kay x AB Central
12th INGOMA best gospel house winner - Malenas
12th INGOMA best acapella-clap and tap - Tshidi Chauke
12th INGOMA best sione song - Gudi-Neg
12th INGOMA best itende song/album - Sihle Khumalo
12th INGOMA best contemporary song - Jesus Xperience
12th INGOMA best contemporary song - Nomvula Msane
12th INGOMA best traditional album - Qiniso Nsele
2th INGOMA best traditional album - Khanyi Nxumalo
12th INGOMA best worship album - Kabelo Mjone
12th INGOMA best praise album - Blessed Phelas
12th INGOMA best gospel collaboration - Ayanda Shange ft. Koketso Shange
12th INGOMA best gospel collaboration - Nozipho Ndzukulu ft. Xembha
12th INGOMA best gospel group/duo - The grace band
12th INGOMA best live recorded song - Palesa Ravele - IPFA Thabelo Yanga
12th INGOMA best live recorded project - Jesus Xperience - Come to Jesus
12th INGOMA best female artist winner - Kgaogelo Kekana
12th INGOMA best male artist - David TheKing
12th INGOMA Album of the year - Qiniso Nsele - Baba Kuhle Konke
12th INGOMA artist of the year - Kabelo Mjone
12th INGOMA song of the year - Ezile Jikijela- Ndembathe Moya
12th INGOMA Best street promoting artist - Musa Sithole
12th INGOMA Best Gospel rap/hip hop - Phezany
12th INGOMA Best Traditional Album - Bheki Gwala
12th INGOMA Spotify most streamed gospel song winner- Kingd Music - Jesus
12th INGOMA Youtube most streamed music video winner - Mmatema - Oa ntwanela
12th INGOMA Best CD sleeve - Jesus Xperience
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