The 2nd annual Crown Gospel Music Awards took place at Durban ICC on 29 November. They were honoured by President Zuma's attendence and one of the first ladies Mantuli. These awards were broadcasted on SABC1 this past Saturday, 5 December. Here are some of the winners and guests at the event.
Founder of CGMA, Zanele Mbokazi & President Zuma
Dj Tira & Son
Sophie Ndaba
Mroza & Mbongeni Ngema
Thami Ngubeni
Pastor Benjamin Dube & Wife. He took lifetime achievement award & Best Male artist
Dr Rebeca Malope
Dr Ribs Malope & Sipho Makhabane who won Best Traditional Gospel Artist
Sphumelele of IWTSG fame
First Lady Mantuli & hubby President Zuma
Machere & hubby Pepsi Pokane
Fikile Mlomo, Zuzumuzi & RnB singer turned Gospel singer ElleZodwa & Snethemba members
Linda Sibiya & Sarah Ngubeni
Hlengiwe Mhlaba who won Best Female Artist & Sipho Makhabane
Solly Mahlangu winning Gospel Song of the Year for ObrigadoKeke winning Best Gospel ArtistThembisile Ntaka performing
Margaret Matsage winning Best Jazz Gospel award
Sechaba performing
Sfiso won Classic song for Mkhuleluko
Did you watch? How were they?
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