The 2021 nominees for the Crown Gospel Music Awards were announced via social media live streaming, hosted by founder and executive producer Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule.
KAMPALA | LIFESTYLE UGANDA (https://lifestyleuganda.com/) — Through social media live streaming, the Crown Gospel Music Awards 2021 nominees were announced. The ceremony was hosted by Crown’s founder and executive producer, Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule.
- Takie Ndou leads the pack with seven nominations at the 2021 Crown Gospel Awards.
- He is followed by Ayanda Ntanzi and Xolly Mncwango with five nominations each.
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Although the pandemic slowed down the celebrations, gospel music hasn’t stopped and this year’s awards will celebrate the best musical performances in the gospel.
Zanele expressed gratitude for the number of entries received to attest to the growth of the Crown Gospel Music Awards.
“The number of entries received attests to the growing popularity of Crown Gospel Music Awards,” Zanele notes.
“We appreciate the number of entries received to show our growth,” Zanele says.
Among the nominees at the 2021 Crown Gospel Awards, Takie Ndou leads the charge with seven nominations. He is followed by Ayanda Ntanzi and Xolly Mncwango, each with five nominations.
Gershom Mtimane, Kgaogelo Kekane, Xolly Mncwango, and Icebolakhe Lingenjwe are in the mix for a crown in the emerging ‘newcomers’ category.
As of now, gospel fans can cast their votes for their favorite artists by sending their favorite nominee codes to 34062. Each vote costs R1.50, and one can vote as many times as they like.
The Crown Gospel Music Awards will then be broadcast on SABC 2 at 20:00 and streamed through YouTube and Facebook on 28 November 2021.
Here is the full list of nominees for the 2021 Crown Gospel Music Awards.
Best Gospel Producer Album
- According to Grace (Ayanda Ntanzi) – Nqubeko Mbatha
- The Great Revival (Takie Ndou) – Takie Ndou
- Indumiso Yetende – Sam Ngonyama
- Another Level Of Grace Upon Grace (Canaan Nyathi) – Bongani Nkosi
Best Gospel Itende
- Indumiso Yetende – ‘Angingedwa’
- Sgwili Zuma – ‘Jesu Wehla’
- Icebo Lakhe Lingevinjwe – ‘Fuzula’
- Tshwane Gospel Choir – ‘Imiqhele’
Best Gospel Album
- According To Grace – Ayanda Ntanzi
- The Great Revival – Takie Ndou
- Jesus Is Enough – Xolly Mncwango
- The Promised Revival – Tshwane Gospel Choir
Best Gospel Classic of All Time
- Glory Of The Last Days – Ngizolibonga
- Tebs David – Faithfu
- Thobekile – Its A Wonderful Day
- Sanele Ngcobo – Yebo Bakithi
Best Amazion
- Fellowship Of God Ministries – Surely Goodness And Mercy (Crown 1)
- The Holly Nazareth Ekukhanyeni – Silifundiwe Izwi (Crown 2)
- Abahlabeleli Bakamoya – Nikelani Imizimba (Crown 3)
- Abadumisi Bevangeli – Aphakama Amazulu (Crown 4)
Best Community Radio Gospel Show
- Nqubeko FM (Iyahamba Lenqola) – Njabulo Mpungose (Crown 5)
- Voice Of Hope FM (Morning Glory Breakfast Show) – Tumelo Nkuna (Crown 6)
- Madibeng FM (Bokamoso Show) – Sabata Maleleka (Crown 7)
- Thetha FM (Lesolo La Jehovah) – Lefa Phetha (Crown 8)
- Nongoma FM (Inqola Ka Bhombela) – Nqubeko Ndlela (Crown 9)
- Zibonele FM (Kuyenzeka Radio Show) – Abraham Shiyani (Crown 10)
Best Worship Song
- ‘Sithi Bayede’ – Xolisa Kwinana
- ‘Thoriso’ – Keneiloe Hope
- ‘Thina Imihla Ngemihla’ – Jabulile Jay
- ‘Watswaneleha’ – Xolly Mncwango
Best Gospel Praise Song
- ‘Sengiyabala Nkosi’ – Lungelo Hlongwane
- ‘Ngiyaphumelela’ – Ayanda Ntanzi
- ‘Ngenzelwe Isimanga’ – Londiwe Nxumalo
- ‘Papa God Of Miracles’ – Sbu Banda
Best Gospel Acappella
- ‘Kusuk ‘Emandulo’ – Abakhethwa Gospel Singers
- ‘Moya Wenkosi’ – Umlazi Gospel Choir
- ‘Sodoma Negomora’ – Jtg Gospel Choir
- ‘Similapha Nkosi’ – Nuz Voices
Best Gospel Clap And Tap
- ‘Izwi Lakho’ – Mandlethu Gospel Singers
- ‘Ke Buswa Ke Moya’ – Ingqayizivele Gospel Choir
- ‘Kokota’ – Lejwe La Motheo
- ‘Jesu Lidwala’ – Temple Of God
- ‘Le Morena’ – Tshidi Chauke Lekunutung
Best Gospel Jazz Song
- ‘Nkosi Ngenze’ – Siya Ndlovu
- ‘Akukho Okunye’ – Bra Bushi
- ‘En Route To Emmaus’ – Neo Komane
- ‘This Is Love’ – Clauds
Best Commercial/PBS Radio Gospel Show
- Motsweding FM Rorisang Crown 11 – Brown Mosiapoa (Crown 11)
- Ukhozi FM Ulibo Lokuqala Crown 12 – Phindy P (Crown 12)
Best Gospel Rap Song
- ‘Uyinkosi’ – Melisa Sibaya
- ‘Faithful Always’ – Butch Cassidy
- ‘God Are Listening’ – Atchaar
Best Engineer
- Job Thako (Takie Ndou) Ngiyavuma
- Aaron Nkosi (Zaza) Shrubs Of Chronicle
- Shayne Kistensamy (Crystal Tryon) Vuka Ukhanye
- Mark Montgomery (Godfrey Mahlangu) Modimo Wa Tseba
Best Gospel Songwriter
- Takie Ndou – ‘Who Am I’
- Jabulile Jay – ‘My Everything’
- Crystal Tryon – ‘Vuka Ukhanye’
- Bheki Sibusiso Langa (Tshwane Gospel Choir) – ‘Through It All’
Best Of Africa Gospel
- ‘Ndinobuda Pakoma’ – Minister Michael Mahendere (Zimbabwe)
- ‘I Will Wait’ – Tsepo Lesole (Botswana)
- ‘God’s Ability’ – Cross Ugo 2v – (Nigeria)
- ‘Many Blessings’ – Janet Manyowa (Zimbabwe)
Best Gospel Collaboration
- ‘Jesu Nguwe’ – Ian Calf ft. Thinah Zungu
- ‘When The Spirit Move’ – Kenny Shibambu ft. Rhofhiwa & Jannice
- ‘Emihleni Ka Herodi’ – Malusi Mbokazi ft. Abanqobi
- ‘Ngambulele’ – Sbu Banda ft. Takesure
Best Contemporary Gospel Song
- ‘Ingeyakho’ – Esihle Siwela
- ‘Identity’ – Clauds
- ‘Jesus The Centre’ – Shaun P
- ‘Ngithume Nkosi’ – Bushbuckridge Worship Explosion
Best Traditional Gospel
- ‘Bayede Ngonyama’ – Umzumbe Inspirational Choir
- ‘Sefapanong’ – Paul K
- ‘Wena Nkosi Uyazi’ – Jumbo
- ‘Lentswe’ – Gofrey Mahlangu
Best Gospel Music Video
- ‘Sefapanong’ – Paul K
- ‘Vuka Ukhanye’ – Crystal Tryon
- ‘Ithemba Lam’ – Gershom Ntimane
- ‘Jesus I Love You’ – Lwazi Khuzwayo
Best Gospel DVD
- The Story Of Grace – Kenny Shibambu
- The Promised Revival – Tshwane Gospel Choir
- Another Level Of Grace Upon Grace – Cannan Nyathi
- The Revelation – Malusi Mbokazi
Best Newcomer
- Gershom Mtimane – ‘Ithemba Lami’
- Kgaogelo Kekane – ‘Zibonakalise’
- Xolly Mncwango – ‘Healing Power’
- Icebolakhe Lingevinjwe – ‘Nefa Lethu’
Best Community Outreach – Artist/Group
- Di Bruin Gospel Project
- Gershom Ntimane
- Takie Ndou
- Crystal Tryon
Best Gospel Group
- Umlazi Gospel Choir
- Message From A Broken Jar
- Indumiso Yetende
- Mighty Rooted Voices
Best Female Gospel Artist
- Ps Sebe Nzuza
- Thobekile
- Xolly Mncwango
- Kgaogelo Kekana
Best Gospel Male Artist
- Ayanda Ntanz
- Takie Ndou
- Teboho Moloi
- Canaan Nyathi
Best Gospel Song
- ‘Healing Power’ – Xolly Mcwango (Crown 13)
- ‘Nawe Ungamthatha’ – Ps Sebe Nzuza (Crown 14)
- ‘Basuka’ – Ayanda Ntanzi (Crown 15)
- ‘Wena Nkosi Uyazi’ – Jumbo (Crown 16)
Best Gospel Artist
- Ayanda Ntanzi (Crown 17)
- Takie Ndou (Crown 18)
- Cannan Nyathi (Crown 19)
