THE Independent National Gospel Music Awards (Ingomas) took place on Saturday night, 23 October.
The event took place at House of Treasures Ministries in Rispark, Joburg south.
Gospel musicians Dumi Mkokstad, Takie Ndou, Ayanda Shange, Phindi P, Jumbo and Tumi Bmore, among others took the stage. The event saw over 40 entertainers taking home awards. The likes of gospel newcomer Gershom Ntimane walked away with Artist of the Year and Best Male Artist gong. Powerhouse Bucy Radebe won Song of the Year for her hit Uzugcin’Impilo Yam.
Canaan Nyathi bagged Best Song Writer for Baba Ziveze and Best Newcomer went to artists Khonar Zuma and Mhayise. Pretty Mhlongo won Best Live recorded CD for Uyadumiseka.
Best Worship Album went to Londiwe Sphe Nxumalo for Ngenzelw’Isimanga, while Best Praise Album went to Thando N for Dwala Elangifela. Sbuh Mkhwanazi’s Salusubuya won Best Amazioni Album.
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Special plaques were presented to those who have made in impact in the gospel music industry.
Soweto TV’s Sisemoyeni and Lesedi FM’s Thuso Motaung were awarded the Trailblazer Award. Pastor Strike Manganyi was given the Humanitarian Award. Trace Gospel received the Sponsorship Acknowledgement Award, while Bishop ND Nhlapo got the Five-Fold Ministries Award, and Hlengiwe Mhlaba the Chairperson’s Award.
COO of the awards, Thabang Mnisi, told Daily Sun:
“The plaques are to honour and acknowledge their contribution in the industry. It’s an honorary award. The Trailblazer Award is not for musicians, but those who have created a platform for musicians,” he said.
“The biggest is the Chairperson’s Award. It looks at musicians who have made a huge impact in the industry and this year, we saw it fit to give it to Hlengiwe Mhlaba.”
