SA: INGOMAs announce nominees for 2022 edition

The nominees’ ceremony was hosted by TV personality Lehlohonolo Ledwaba and featured performances from Hlengiwe Masondo, Zodwa Mahlangu, Thabiso Mokhethi, Khulekani and David the King.

“We are dedicated to exposing, promoting and celebrating rising stars through recognition of excellence and awarding of their talents,” INGOMA Foundation CEO Dan Raseluma said. “With 31 categories in total, acknowledging the diversity we have in the country and exposing hidden and new talent, it’s evident the INGOMA Foundation is committed to the growth, development and sustainability of the South African gospel music industry.”

The public can vote via the INGOMA app or SMS on 40439.

Below is the full list of nominees:

Best CD Sleeve (not for public votes)

• Puleng March
• Khulekani
• PaulK
• Thuso Negza

Best Gospel Promoter

• Martino Malembe
• Innocent Shezi
• Team Matla Productions

Best Songwriter/Composer (not for public votes)

• Muhluri Baloyi
• Bulelani Ndebele
• Bheki Gwala
• Puleng March
• Pastor Lavy
• Kenny P
• Athandi Mvusi
• Khulekani
• Jabulile Jay
• Gundo Nemukula
• Makhanya ZN
• Job Molele
• City Modiba

Best Sound Engineer (not for public votes)

• Musa Mgwenya
• Lazzy Thobejane
• Best Backing Vocalist
• Tshepo Leteka
• Audrey Moloi
• Phindile Gumede

Best Gospel Producer (not for public votes)

• Thami Jay
• Emmanuel Currently
• Xoli Thabethe (Rising Sun)
• Calvin Oohzy
• Thapelo Tabznation
• Lazzy Thobejane

Best Gospel Poet

• Nkosatane Nziwe
• Princess Lutendo

Best Gospel Radio Presenter

• Brown Mosiapoa – Motsweding FM
• Mlungisi Mnyandu – Siyathuthuka FM
• Sabata Moratiwa Maleleka – Madibeng FM
• Lady A – Poort FM
• Abongile Nyondo – UCR FM
• Msa Mahlangu – DYR 105.1 FM

Best Newcomer

• Nkagiseng Antiti
• Emmanuel Currently
• Psalmist Khathu Khedzi
• Tumelo Nkata
• Lilly Maredi
• Sphakanyiswa Mweli
• Cerenity
• Thabang Clinton
• Ntsako Kubayi
• Hloniphile Buthelezi
• Nqaba Mkabile
• Mpho Putini
• Cebo Juju
• Buhle Thwalintini
• Gundo Nemukula
• Ncebekazi Msomi
• Lebo Matlou

Best Gospel Single

• Essential Skgadi & Van Vuuren
• Mosa Confidence Maake
• Bulelwa Lisa
• Joseph Khanye
• The Light Twins
• Yolokazi
• Mohale Mamarara
• Sya Ndlovu
• Rumbi Shiri
• Kenny P
• Nkagiseng Antiti
• Mpho Putini
• Botse Mohlala
• Cebo Juju
• Pastor Lutendo
• Gundo Nemukula
• Makhanya ZN
• Lebo Matlou
• Thuso Negza

Best Street Promotional Artist

• Nqaba SM "The Psalmist"
• Khulekani
• Amawele Mawelane
• Pastor Dada

Best Music Video

• Jean Mar T
• Ndumiso Makubule
• Mosa Confidence Maake
• The Light Twins
• Teffo’s Brothers
• Sya Ndlovu
• Mohale Mamarara
• Zinzi Kahnish
• Kenny P
• Tsusie
• Nokulunga Mabuza
• Lebo Matlou
• Makhanya ZN
• King D Music
• Evangelist Peter

Best Gospel Maskandi

• Sbuh Mkhwanazi ft. Bonakele
• Dumangeze Ngcobo

Best Gospel House Song

• Thami Jay ft. Nkagiseng Antiti
• Athandi Mvusi
• Shakes Kgafela
• Jaycee Radebe

Best Gospel Rap/Hip Hop Song

• Zinzi Kahnish
• Slovaz

Best African Gospel Artist

• Jean Mar T – DRC
• Daniel Agyin Goldman – Ghana
• Chengetai B – Zimbabwe
• Evangelist Peter – Nigeria

Best Accapela Album

• Die Bruin Gospel Project
• Kopanang Batlhankana
• Abakhethwa Gospel Singers
• Bahlanka Ba Lerato

Best Amazion Album

• Ngwazane S
• Healing Mercy Choristers
• CCAC Ministries

Best Traditional Gospel Album

• City Modiba
• Bushbuckridge Worship Explosion
• Amawele Mawelane
• Nnana Komape
• Christian Ikenna
• Khutso M
• Job Molele
• Mpilo Kunene

Best Contemporary Gospel Album

• Mofunk Gospel/Various Artists
• Nokulunga Mabuza
• Ncebekazi Msomi
• King D Music

Best Worship Album

• OV Prince
• Jabulile Jay
• Queen Patience
• Mosa Sthemba
• Gcinile Nxumalo

Best Praise Album

• Sya Ndlovu
• OV Prince
• Khulekani

Best Gospel Collaboration

• Thina Nemukula ft. Jay Mbiza
• Sya Ndlovu ft. Mqapheli Ndlovu
• Mohale Mamarara ft. Nozipho Phiri
• Rising Sun ft. Ayanda Ntanzi
• Samora Mathobela ft. Sipho Ngwenya

Best Gospel Group/Duo

• Bushbuckridge Worship Explosion
• Cerenity
• The Light Twins
• Rising Sun
• Die Bruin Gospel Project
• Mighty Rooted Voices

Best Live Recorded CD

• Pastor Innocent – The Seed of Worship
• Londiwe Sphe Nxumalo – Ngezelw’isimanga

Best Live Recorded DVD

• Puleng March
• Rising Sun
• Jabulile Jay – Hlanganela
• City Modiba – Ditaba Tsa Jesu

Best Female Artist

• Fefe
• Puleng March
• Manelli
• Trica Selala
• Ncebekazi Msomi
• Lebo Matlou

Best Male Artist

• Pastor Innocent
• David The King
• Bheki Gwala
• Siphe Mkokelwa
• Khulekani
• PaulK
• Job Molele
• City Modiba

Album of the Year

• David The King – Hyms of Faith
• Rising Sun – The Rising Glory
• Khulekani – Ungumhlobo
• Paul K – In the Beginning
• Ncebekazi Msomi – The 34th Psalm
• City Modiba – Ditaba Tsa Jesu

Artist of the Year

• David The King
• Khulekani
• PaulK

Song of the Year

• Londiwe Sphe Nxumalo – Ngezelw’isimanga
• Khulekani – Hlala Nami
• Rising Sun – Usefikile
• Ncebekazi Msomi – Ukufezwa kwamadinga
• City Modiba – Tsela Ya Nnete
• David The King – Pele Hao
• Tebogo Mokhowane – Eloi Venda Anthem