By Phumlani Saul
The Healing Gospel & Afro Soul Explosion, at Sun Boardwalk, on 4 June 2022
The past two years of inactivity, confined to our homes and unable to fully function in the arts industry thanks to Covid-19, were the hardest to endure.
Not only were they a litmus test of artists’ their character, but they’ve made artists stronger in prayer. They worship God in the only best way they know, song and dance. With the entire country firmly behind them in prayer, they thank God for all the lives that were spared.
One way or another, everyone has been affected by covid-19. That’s why it’s befitting for Eastern Cape to put the pandemic nightmare behind them, observe the safety protocols and embrace the start of the “new normal” phase. Let the healing journey begin……
The concert is a cultural event that’s meant to unite, heal and strengthen people as we continue to fight to gain stability in our lives. It’s critical to grab this opportunity and make an effort and put a lot of effort into rebuilding the events industry as well as our economy. This concert is the second event to be part of the Ebubeleni Festival Series. It’s in partnership with Sandla Black, an aspiring youth owned events company in Gqberha. They are one of the many up and coming events organisers to be mentored by Ebubeleni through a series of concerts.
The objective is to create a platform, develop and generate income for local, marginalized musicians and service providers in Nelson Mandela Bay as well as the Eastern Cape.
Sandla Black is one of the fortunate artists from Gqeberha to be funded by the National Department of Sport, Arts & Culture through their Mzansi Golden Economy grant programme.
Headlining the concert, is singer, actress and entrepreneur who has since been honoured as the ‘Vocal Highness’, Kelly Khumalo; Multi-Award winning and platinum selling Afro-Pop duo, Jaziel Brothers; Singer, Farmer, Businessman and Multi-Award-winning gospel artist, Butho Vuthela; young powerful voices from Gqeberha, Legato SA an acapella group will curtain raise this beautiful line-up.
Fans are encouraged to come out in numbers, turn up to the favourite songs and sing along. The event promises to be a night to remember.
The series of these events are a build-up towards the main events of Ebubeleni Festival in December.
For a night of high praise please get your tickets for R300 at www.webtickets.co.za, Pick n Pay and Boxer stores. Doors open at 7pm, the show starts at 8pm.
The Healing Gospel & Afro Soul Explosion Concert is brought to you by the Department of Sport, Arts & Culture, Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency, iNkqubela FM, The Sun Boardwalk, Mahambehlala Communications and Sandla Black.
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