Harare - The late charismatic South African gospel composer, Sfiso Ncwane has been celebrated for embracing, and uplifting professionals de...
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Harare - The late charismatic South African gospel composer, Sfiso Ncwane has been celebrated for embracing, and uplifting professionals despite their ethnicity or origins.
Ncwane, who succumbed to a kidney failure in a Johannesburg hospital, overlooked nationality and assisted many African foreigners to realise their dreams, ignoring regular ill-treatment directed towards non-South Africans.By tinzwei.com
Zimbabwean-trained fashion designer, Thembani Mhlothswa who designed Ncwane’s wedding attire in 2007, confirms how he admired his humour plus camaraderie attitude.
“I first met Sfiso in Durban before he moved to Johannesburg, and he immediately liked my designs. In 2007, he called me to design his wedding suit. I was surprised by his gesture,” revealed the Johannesburg-based stylist.
Mhlothswa was amazed by Ncwane’s attitude towards foreign nationals residing in South Africa at the height of xenophobic attacks.
“He always spoke in a humourous Nigerian ascent. He was passionate about helping others, and some people even thought we were business partners. Through his friendship, I managed to work with various artistes such as the late Vuyo Mokoena and other popular actors,” recalled Mhlothswa.
Upcoming Zimbabwean gospel entertainer, Tendai Mahachi who recorded a gospel duet with Sfiso in 2015, says the departed artiste gave his career a major boost.
“When Sfiso sang in my own local Shona language, he made me appreciate my language more. He would master it with easy during recording, and after twenty minutes he could sing eloquently,” narrated Mahachi.
Revisiting their musical encounter, Mahachi praised Ncwane’s professional conduct, and how much he adored his family contrary to reports that he had neglected them.
“Sfiso was like a brother to me. He was always honest, and I could reach to him at any time,” adding that, “he said it was a miracle for him to speak English because he never went to school. I thank him for what he has done to my career,” a visibly shaken Mahachi, said.
Ncwane’s unexpected death has robbed the duo’s scheduled musical reunion.
“Sfiso always wanted to come to Harare to perform, and we were supposed to perform together in 2017,” Mahachi said, wiping visible teardrops.
Peter Magirazi is convinced Ncwane’s music will influence many, even after his death.
“His passionate music will live for many more years to come. I was blessed to have listened to his songs, and they definitely entertained and changed many lives,” mentions Peter, a Harare die-hard Ncwane’s disciple.
Meanwhile, media houses across the African continent continue to dedicate slots to the departed gospel icon, whose popular hits including, “Hallelujah” remain regular tunes in many Pentecostal churches and radio stations.
Ncwane performed his last gig in Limpopo. He will be laid to rest in Durban, and many foreign citizens are anticipated to pay their last respects.
“I first met Sfiso in Durban before he moved to Johannesburg, and he immediately liked my designs. In 2007, he called me to design his wedding suit. I was surprised by his gesture,” revealed the Johannesburg-based stylist.
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| The Late Sfiso Ncwane |
Mhlothswa was amazed by Ncwane’s attitude towards foreign nationals residing in South Africa at the height of xenophobic attacks.
“He always spoke in a humourous Nigerian ascent. He was passionate about helping others, and some people even thought we were business partners. Through his friendship, I managed to work with various artistes such as the late Vuyo Mokoena and other popular actors,” recalled Mhlothswa.
Upcoming Zimbabwean gospel entertainer, Tendai Mahachi who recorded a gospel duet with Sfiso in 2015, says the departed artiste gave his career a major boost.
“When Sfiso sang in my own local Shona language, he made me appreciate my language more. He would master it with easy during recording, and after twenty minutes he could sing eloquently,” narrated Mahachi.
Revisiting their musical encounter, Mahachi praised Ncwane’s professional conduct, and how much he adored his family contrary to reports that he had neglected them.
“Sfiso was like a brother to me. He was always honest, and I could reach to him at any time,” adding that, “he said it was a miracle for him to speak English because he never went to school. I thank him for what he has done to my career,” a visibly shaken Mahachi, said.
Ncwane’s unexpected death has robbed the duo’s scheduled musical reunion.
“Sfiso always wanted to come to Harare to perform, and we were supposed to perform together in 2017,” Mahachi said, wiping visible teardrops.
Peter Magirazi is convinced Ncwane’s music will influence many, even after his death.
“His passionate music will live for many more years to come. I was blessed to have listened to his songs, and they definitely entertained and changed many lives,” mentions Peter, a Harare die-hard Ncwane’s disciple.
Meanwhile, media houses across the African continent continue to dedicate slots to the departed gospel icon, whose popular hits including, “Hallelujah” remain regular tunes in many Pentecostal churches and radio stations.
Ncwane performed his last gig in Limpopo. He will be laid to rest in Durban, and many foreign citizens are anticipated to pay their last respects.
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