Fashioning Modern Africanism

The year may have been slowed down by lockdown levels adjustments and scaled-down live concerts, but the music did not stop. The Gospel music scene continued to praise and brought about new music, worship songs and hymns that have made it into the sought after recognition list of the Crown Gospel Music Awards. On the 11 th  October 2021, The 14 th  Annual Crown Gospel Music Awards unveiled the nominees for 2021 via Facebook live streaming hosted by Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule, founder of World Gospel Powerhouse and Executive Producer for the Crown Gospel Music Awards. Following the impressive number of entries received this year, Takie Ndou bagged six nominations followed by Ayanda Ntanzi and Xolly Mncwango with five nominations each. The newcomer category saw a large volume of worthy contenders coming out on top to claim the crown for their offering.The consistently most popular category will definitely see fans delighted and on the edge of their seats anticipating a showdown to see which

- Last call for nomination submissions Roll out the carpet and iron out your Sunday Best- Africa's biggest gospel music affair is back as World Gospel Powerhouse hosts the 14th Annual Crown Gospel Awards. In the wake of the 2021 nominations opening, the prestigious Crown Gospel Music Awards is gearing for the return of the celebration as the entries pour in. The nominations submissions deadline has been extended from the 15th September to the 30th September 2021 closing date. After a challenging 2020, where we spent most of the year under lockdown, thanks to Covid-19 restrictions during the scourge of a global pandemic, the entertainment industry took a knock. However, through the messages of hope embedded in gospel music, many held on dearly to their faith and seek comfort in the music. 2021 comes with a fraction of hope and calm as the vaccination process rolls out around the world. Contrary to the massive glamorous red carpet event ushered by glittering ball gowns, feathers and