UP CLOSE WITH NOMPILO NTULI

Nompilo Ntuli is a 22 year old young lady who loves God and who was honoured to join the Mighty Rooted Voices family. Nompilo is from the Denny Dalton Emgababa Area. She sings Alto.

Nompilo believes that communication among the group members is key, listening to all the different kinds of music genres is essential in building a musician and respect for fellow group members.

Nompilo never leaves home without her cell phone, make up kit and ID.

Nompilo sees Mighty Rooted Voices as a really succesful group in five years, a household name and a group others apire to be like some day.

The Bible verse she lives by: "Turn from evil and do good then you will dwell in the land for ever."

Nompilo is currently reading the Bible.


Nompilo's favourite track is Kuyaphithizela. You can stream or purchase the song via Google Play by following the link below:
https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Mighty_Rooted_Voices_Abba_Baba?id=Bjn747osu32uvfjwkqsp7kzry2q&hl=en

UP CLOSE WITH HLAKANIPHILE MAKHATHINI

Hlakaniphile Makhathini,22 years from Denny Dalton-KwaHhodlweni area. Today is her birthday. The Mighty Rooted Voices group would like to wish her all the best in her future endevours on this special day. Hlakaniphile was called for auditions, and after a few days Mighty Rooted Voices' executive producer called her, telling her how impressed they had been with her performance she was welcomed into the Mighty family. Hlakaniphile jumped for joy. She is now one of the Sopranos in the group.

Hlakaniphile believes that good musicians need to focus on their path,and pay attention to the ever evolving marketing trends. She says because of the digital space one needs to cover all avenues online and offline when it comes to exposing their talent and work to their target market.

Hlakaniphile says that she never leaves home without her Cellphone some cash and ID.

Hlakaniphile foresees the Mighty Rooted Voices becoming a household name in the global music scene in five years from you, sharing the stage with the creme de la creme of the genre internationally.

Hlakaniphile lives by this verse:"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practise is like a wise man who built his house on the rock." Matthew 7 verse 24.

Hlakaniphile is currently reading the Bible and Destiny: Step Into Your Purpose by T.D Jakes.


Hlakaniphile would like all Mighty Rooted Voices listen to Uphila Kimi.Stream it on Deezer or purchase via Google Play by following the links below:

http://www.deezer.com/artist/12170262

https://play.google.com/store/music/album?id=Bjn747osu32uvfjwkqsp7kzry2q&tid=song-Trhc5cpkm6gn7io4rh4ml34k4bu&hl=en

UP CLOSE WITH MUZIWAKHE SITHOLE

 Muziwakhe Phillip Sithole is a 32 year old young man from EMakhosini Area, in Kwazulu Natal. Early in 2015 he had a meeting with  Sipho Buthelezi  and Thandeka Buthelezi because they had a vision to start a "GOSPEL GROUP" They made an apointment to meet with Muziwakhe because he is a well known good pianist with both the passion and understanding of music. The meeting had a positive outcome, Muziwakhe joined hands with Sipho and Thandeka to bring the Mighty Rooted Voices vision to life. He could not have been happier.

Muziwakhe believes that the crucial elements in a gospel musician is to respect everyone, young and old, loving the Lord, oneself and others plus believing in oneself because the Lord created everyone for a purpose. Through our lives we give one another life which is God's purpose. Like in a fire, a single log cannot make a fire but a bundle of wood logs makes a good fire, an individual on one's own can do good but a group working towards the same goal do wonders, he says.

In five years from now, Muziwakhe believes that Mighty Rooted Voices would have blessed so many souls, young and old and spread the Word of God through music all over the world.

The verse he lives by is the one that says:"Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom."The success is in Him, Muziwakhe says.

Muziwakhe is currently reading two books: uHambo lomhambi and Incwadi yesethembiso.

Muziwakhe says that the whole Abba Baba album has a special place in his heart, but he would like everyone who may not have time to listen to the whole album take time to listen to the track titled UNgenzelakonke Nqaba yami. You can purchase the song or stream  from Google Play by following the link below:
https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Mighty_Rooted_Voices_Abba_Baba?id=Bjn747osu32uvfjwkqsp7kzry2q&hl=en

UP CLOSE WITH THANDEKA BUTHELEZI

Thandeka Precious Buthelezi is a 28 year old young lady from Denny Dalton Ntabamhlophe Reserve. She co-founded the Mighty Rooted Voices with her brother Sipho Buthelezi. She sings soprano in the group.

Thandeka says the gospel musicians must always be mindful of what they say and to who, be careful of what they do all the time wherever they are. She believes that ones attitude and reputation should be guarded.

We have heard of mama's boys well Thandeka is a mama's girl. She never leaves home without telling her mom.

Thandeka never leaves home without her cell phone and her hand bag.

In five years from now Thandeka sees the Mighty Rooted Voices performing in big stages with great music talent names, travelling the world and owning a recording company plus unearthing new African talent.

The verse she lives by is Isaiah 40 verses 30 and 31 

30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:

31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint.

Thandeka is currently reading God's leading Lady  by TD Jakes.

Her favourite track is Wamukelisiwe. It tells that God has already proovided us with all that we need, we accept it by faith.You can find the song on ITunes and Apple Music by following the links below:

http://itunes.apple.com/album/id1217880909?ls=1&app=itunes

http://itunes.apple.com/album/id1217880909

https://itun.es/za/nn2Lib?i=1217881409

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UP CLOSE WITH NOMCEBO NGCOBO

The Mighty Rooted Voices would like to wish Nomcebo  Ngcobo who is turning 20 today a great time on her birthday today. The group hopes that all her dreams do come true. Nomcebo is affectionately called Ceboh. Nomcebo is from Danny Dalton, Emgababa.

Nomcebo had heard of Mighty Rooted Voices audition so she went for it. She anxiously waited a few weeks before she received a reply, a call from Mighty Rooted Voices' chairperson, she was ecstatic because it was positive. She sings alto.

Nomcebo believes that musicians must possess a great deal of passion, perserverance and respect.

Nomcebo never leaves home without her handbag, watch and cell phone.

Nomcebo sees Mighty Rooted Voices a strong multi award winning brand in five years from now.

The Bible verse she lives by says: "Trust in the lord and do good,dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture,take delight in the Lord and He will give the desire of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord trust in Him and He will make your righteous reward shine like a dawn your vindication like the noonday sun."

Nomcebo is currently reading the Bible extensively.

Nomcebo's favourite song is Ave Kumnandi. You can listen to the song on Soundcloud by following the link below:

https://soundcloud.com/hd_network/ave-kumnandi

UP CLOSE WITH NOMVUSELELO XULU

Nomvuselelo Khethiwe Xulu , who is affectionately called Khethiey is a 23 year old female from Eshowe, Eziqwaqweni Area .She is one of the Mighty Rooted Voices' Sopranos. She auditioned for Mighty Rooted Voices. It was both nerve wrecking because the competition was tough, there are many youth members of their Zululand community who would love to join the group, but the experience was also exciting.

Nomvuselelo says it is crucial to always stay focused and always pay attention to your chosen path.

 
The three things she never leaves home without are her cellphone, her Mighty Rooted Voices uniform(just in case they receive a last minute invitation and there is limited time to get to the place of performance) and her  purse.

In five years from now Nomvuselelo sees Mighty Rooted Voices as an internationally famous gospel group who praises God in true faith and good spirit.

Nomvuselelo says all their songs carry a message but the song that speaks deeply to her being is the one titled There is No Failure With God. She says that as people we face so many discouraging situations, it may be easier to give up in life but she wishes to encourage all not to give up, to exhaust all possibilities because with God, hard work and persistence even one's standard of education cannot stop one from succeeding if they believe.

This song, and all the other great songs , will be found on Mighty Rooted Voices album Abba Baba in Apple Music store, ITunes as from the 7th of April 2017 for online streaming and purchasing by following this link:

http://itunes.apple.com/album/id1217880909?ls=1&app=itunes

http://itunes.apple.com/album/id1217880909

UP CLOSE WITH KWENZOKUHLE PHUNGULA

Kwenzokuhle Victor Phungula is a 30 year old young man who was born at Baragwanath Hospital in Johannesburg but grew up in Nhlungwane Area. 

Kwenzokuhle says his singing is part of his praying. He feels empowered and uplifted when he sings. It takes him to another realm. His sister in law told him  about Mighty Rooted Voices and he knew it is where he belonged. He is one of the tenors.


Kwenzokuhle believes that a singer should respect colleagues; possess professionalism and real passion is the key in the group's success.

Kwenzokuhle says his good sense of humour, a friendly attitude plus good communication skills are the three things that he never leaves behind no matter what the situation.

Kwenzokuhle says Mighty Rooted Voices' foundation has been laid strong because the talent is well utilized, they work well as a team so they are well on their way to a tremendous success, without a doubt.


The Bible chapter he lives by is Proverbs:13


Kwenzokuhle's favourite song is: Ngenzele Konke Inqaba Yami

You can listen to the song via Soundcloud streaming by following the link below:

https://soundcloud.com/user-491120272/ngenzele-konke-nqaba-yami