Ubomi Ku Kristu with TC: Recent Episodes
Cape Pulpit 729AM
Ubomi Kukrestu is an entertainment show, where TC celebrates up and coming gospel artists and also gives the listeners exclusive interviews with seasoned Gospel Artists who have paved the way for others. She also features the latest news in the theater and arts scene.
23.07.2024 - On #UbomiKukrestu this evening TC spoke to Musa Jakuja, a wife, mom, content creator, entrepreneur and qualified auditor. She is a phenomenal public speaker and loves program directing in different events. She has her own YouTube channel called “All things Musa Fabulous”. She produces and presents her own radio show called “Grace Upon Grace” on 729AM. Musa has emerged as a significant influencer in the Christian Media space. Her impactful work has earned her the Nomination in the prestigious Fabulous Woman Awards, Resilience Award Category. It was an enriching conversation!
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04.03.2022 - On #UbomiKukrestu Friday, 4 March 2022, Thuthula spoke to Gospel sensation Puleng March, who was raised in Kimberely and later moved to Johannesburg to pursue a career in gospel music. Due to her determination she managed to collaborate with house-hold names such as the late Lundi Tyamara and Sifiso Ncwane. She has also worked with international gospel artists such as Kirk Franklin and Pastor T.D Jakes. She has been fortunate to also hold the title of Joyous Celebration Ambassador, she has been priviledged enough to perfom abroad in countries like Kenya, Cameroon, UK, USA and Australia .Puleng is an advocate for women emancipation through the Puleng Foundation she is able to do the work of assisting women get out of dire situations and fulfill their purpose. On this evening Puleng was sharing her heart with us.
28.01.2022 - Ntokozo Ngongoma Position/ Title: Gospel Artist/ Actor Background: I am Ntokozo Ngongoma is a global psalmist and a proud South African breed. His music career journey started at a very early age and he already knew what he wanted to do with his life. A self taught pianist who then decided to study music after finishing high school. Many people have contributed in my life during my journey. I have worked with likes of Sfiso Ncwane, Andile Ka Majola, Sipho Makhabane, Hlengiwe Mhlaba, Andrew T. McKay, Avante, Babo & Sgwili and many more... The turning point in his career was when he had an opportunity to travel to New Zealand with the duo Sgwili and Babo in 2011. He also had an opportunity to direct the first and last of the late Sfiso Ncwane's live DVD recording. Those projects put his name on the map and gave him courage to start hisown projects. He has since then been doing few of my projects, he is the founder of Ethekwini Gospel Choir and Ethekwini Gospel Music Academy and Yonder Music (his record label).
21.01.2022 - On Friday, 21 January - TC spoke to Hendrick Monyeki is a seasoned South African Gospel singer with a distinctive tenor and musical versatility that spreads across the jazz, ballad and gospel genres. A graduate at the Music Academy ofGauteng (the Johnny Mekoa School) in Benoni, Ekurhuleni, he was auditioned by Dr Johnny Mekoa, the late founder of the academy as well as American saxophonist, Kirk Whalum asone of the criteria to enroll at the institution. Subsequently he studied performing arts there between 2006 and 2009 while he also acquired grades with the Royal School of Music in London.
27.08.2021 - On #UbomiKukristu we decided to celebrate a young woman in the music industry; we spoke to Marvellous Mahlangu a 17 years old musician and currently doing matric year in Tygerberg High - Cape Town. She was discovered by her current singing teacher, Barend van der Westerhuizen. . She was born and raised in Gauteng, and moved to Cape Town when I was 10.
09.04.2021 - TC spoke to Coenie de Villiers about Karoo Suites at Suidoosterfees drive-in theatre. Coenie is a South African singer-songwriter, pianist, pop artist who sings in his mother tongue, Afrikaans. Deon Meyer and Coenie de Villiers’ popular Karoo Suite productions are described as the “most beautiful love letter to the Karoo”. Both shows, Karoo Suite and Karoo Suite 2: Karoo Nights, will be performed live at Cape Town’s Atlantic Studios, home of the kykNET soapie Suidooster. Karoo Suites will be presented in a drive-in format.
23.10.2020 - TC spoke to Mr Thenjwayo the founder of Umlazi Gospel Choir which is an exceptionally talented South African Gospel Choir ,which was formed in 2016.The purpose of the choir is to inspire spirituality and to heal people’s hearts. Umlazi Gospel Choir was founded under the management of Thenjwayo Events and Music Production.
11.09.2020 - Our conversation was about:Ngenzelw’ ísimanga (her new album) She was introduced to the industry by a feature with Mxolisi Mbethe on a song titled Hosanna. She later joined MTN Joyous Celebration in 2017 where she sang a song titled Njengendluzela, adding to that she performed her first composed song titled Akhonamandla. She has recorded an album titled: Ngenzelw’ ísimanga which is on the pipelines for release. The album she refers to as her testimony consist of 10 song, 8 newly composed and 2 public domains.
17.06.2020 - Frank Orji is an award-winning filmmaker and founder of the African Academy of Cinematic Arts (founded together with Muvhango actress Maumela Mahuwa), Frank Orji releases a thought-provoking book titled “No One Is Coming For You” – We spoke about getting up and getting the work done, that people must steer away from False Prophets. This is a Quote from the book. “The challenge we have today is that we are disconnected from higher self, our spirit, our Source. we work so hard to literally worship religious leaders. “
03.07.2020 - TC had an inspirational conversation with 'Henny C' a XiTsonga gospel artists 'Henny C' from Limpopo, we spoke about his journey in the SA gospel scene and his latest release "Khanimamba"(Tsonga) which means Thank You. Henny C started singing in churches. Through this time while in the house of the Lord singing church hymns in XiTsonga, he developed such a unique singing style, unique enough to get his family encouraging him to pursue music professionally.