Three of the biggest names in South African gospel music will perform on stage together on December 15, in the Carnival City Big Top Arena, in “Praises”.<\/p>\n
The bill will be topped by the queen of gospel herself, Hlengiwe Mhlaba.<\/p>
Originally from KwaZulu-Natal, she has become a national household name.<\/p>\n
Hlengiwe started singing professionally just over eight years ago and her debut album, Dwala Lami, was released in 2005.<\/p>
She has since released six more albums and four live DVDS, and has collected a SAMA and numerous Crown Gospel Awards along the way.<\/p>\n
Veteran gospel artist Solly Mahlangu spent 20 years in the ministry before deciding to focus on gospel singing to spread the word.<\/p>\n
His powerful, energetic stage presence and active performance, coupled with his warmth, make Solly a compelling performer.<\/p>\n
At the fourth Crown Gospel Awards, in 2011, he walked away with the awards for Best Male Gospel Artist, Best Gospel Artist and Best Gospel Song.<\/p>\n
The third star in the “Praises” line-up is S’fiso Ncwane, also from KwaZulu-Natal.<\/p>\n
S’fiso started singing at the tender age of eight and, by the time he was 10, he was singing isiCathamiya gospel songs.<\/p>\n
He started playing keyboards, bass guitar and drums before releasing his first album, Vulamasango.<\/p>\n
Since then he has gone on to release more albums and to win at the Crown Gospel Awards.<\/p>\n
All three will be performing with a live band and will each do a 70-minute set.<\/p>\n
The show starts at 7pm.<\/p>\n