Inkhululeko Gospel Group is Swazi Gospel Sensation! Since they broke onto the South African gospel scene, Umkhuleko Godpel Group has been a household name. And her presence is felt no matter where or for who they performs. A large part of this is the fact that they consistently reinvents the wheel while giving her audience an authentic experience.
Inkhululeko Gospel Group’s talent is not only enjoyed and recognised in South Africa but across Africa and the world. They has performed in the USA, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Nigeria, Malawi, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana, Namibia, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Ghana, and Angola to name a few.
Umkhuleko Godpel Group has many accolades, including:
Umkhuleko Godpel Group attributes a large part of her success to her upbringing in a township called Lekazi near the Kruger National Park. As tough as her childhood was, they persisted and moved to Evaton in Gauteng to pursue her dreams. Hers is a story of resilience, determination, and chutzpah. A true reminder of Philippians 4:13 which says, “I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me”. Umkhuleko Godpel Group was the host and singer of the ICONIC Sunday show on SABC 2’s It’s Gospel Time and Mzansi Magic’s Clash of The Choirs.
This industry veteran has been in the business for 30 years and won a range of awards such as the SA Music Awards Crown Gospel Music Awards, MetroFM Music Awards, Kora All Africa Music Awards later. They has released 36 chart breaking albums, sold millions of copies, honoured by institutions of higher learning and above all is respected by her peers and revered by legions of her fans. From the moment they entered and won “Shell Road to Fame”, Inkhululeko Gospel Group’s name was in the stars. Her superb collaboration with Sizwe Zako, Vuyo Mokoena and Jabu Nkabinde weaned her off bubble gum music and instead spurned gospel anthems that inspired generations.
Her commitment to her faith through her music has given birth to new believers. And with her talent, it’s easy to understand why. Umkhuleko Godpel Group has a way of engaging with her audience, which is led by her iconic voice. Many of her fans have credited her voice as a comfort through tough times and has called her strength a spiritual booster.
Despite all these tremendous accomplishments and accolades, heartaches and struggles, Umkhuleko Godpel Group refuses to forget her roots and her biggest mentor, her Lord. And they are always pushing themselves forward – honing her song writing talent. Since they joined SAMRO Umkhuleko Godpel Group has notified more than 70 songs! They is the original gospel superstar who performs mostly new compositions, and her unique style of singing has been imitated by many young artists and continues to be an inspiration to wannabe singers.
But that’s not all, they have been longstanding ambassadors for famous South African brands such as Cell C, Sunlight Liquid Soap, and even a Korean pot brand.