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Dr Winne Mashaba

I grew up in Limpopo Province, in Steelpoort (Kgosi Phasha), and I started singing when I was still in primary school. My passion for singing and my belief in my ability to make an impact on South Africa’s vibrant Gospel music scene led me to leave school in 1998, determined to follow my heart.

My mother was very supportive of me because she had heard me sing over the years at school and in choirs. She knew that my voice was a gift from God, and I needed to use it. It was my mother who introduced me to Solly Moholo, and I must thank him for giving me my start in the music business.

Solly Moholo, a legendary South African Gospel producer, songwriter, and artist, gave me the opportunity to sing for him when I traveled to Pretoria. It wasn’t long before he got me into a recording studio, and the result was Exoda 20, released in 2000. This album ignited the Gospel music scene and showcased my voice, which is capable of carrying a myriad of emotions and uplifting those who listen.

Exoda 20 sold gold (25,000 units) and marked the beginning of my recording career, which has flourished ever since. Over the years, I have released an album a year, including my 2005 album O Tla Ya Kae? This album again provided a platform for my voice and my messages of inspiration and hope. I co-wrote most of the material on the album with Faxa Dube, and this time the production was in the capable hands of William Dube, another South African master of the genre.

 

I grew up in Limpopo Province, in Steelpoort (Kgosi Phasha), and I started singing when I was still in primary school. My passion for singing and my belief in my ability to make an impact on South Africa’s vibrant Gospel music scene led me to leave school in 1998, determined to follow my heart.

My mother was very supportive of me because she had heard me sing over the years at school and in choirs. She knew that my voice was a gift from God, and I needed to use it. It was my mother who introduced me to Solly Moholo, and I must thank him for giving me my start in the music business.

As a committed member of the Zion Christian Church (ZCC), my music is created with a diverse audience in mind. My songs are deeply spiritual and reach people in the ZCC, Christians from other denominations, and Gospel music lovers in general. I sing in several languages, including sePedi, isiZulu, and Shangaan.

My music is about reviving the souls of those who listen to it, especially those with broken spirits. I also address issues facing the country, like crime and HIV/AIDS, offering advice and empowerment through my lyrics. Of course, many of my songs are simply praise songs to God.

Dr Winne Mashaba

I grew up in Limpopo Province, in Steelpoort (Kgosi Phasha), and I started singing when I was still in primary school. My passion for singing and my belief in my ability to make an impact on South Africa’s vibrant Gospel music scene led me to leave school in 1998, determined to follow my heart.

My mother was very supportive of me because she had heard me sing over the years at school and in choirs. She knew that my voice was a gift from God, and I needed to use it. It was my mother who introduced me to Solly Moholo, and I must thank him for giving me my start in the music business.

Solly Moholo, a legendary South African Gospel producer, songwriter, and artist, gave me the opportunity to sing for him when I traveled to Pretoria. It wasn’t long before he got me into a recording studio, and the result was Exoda 20, released in 2000. This album ignited the Gospel music scene and showcased my voice, which is capable of carrying a myriad of emotions and uplifting those who listen.

Exoda 20 sold gold (25,000 units) and marked the beginning of my recording career, which has flourished ever since. Over the years, I have released an album a year, including my 2005 album O Tla Ya Kae? This album again provided a platform for my voice and my messages of inspiration and hope. I co-wrote most of the material on the album with Faxa Dube, and this time the production was in the capable hands of William Dube, another South African master of the genre.

Religious Journey

As a committed member of the Zion Christian Church (ZCC), my music is created with a diverse audience in mind. My songs are deeply spiritual and reach people in the ZCC, Christians from other denominations, and Gospel music lovers in general. I sing in several languages, including sePedi, isiZulu, and Shangaan.

My music is about reviving the souls of those who listen to it, especially those with broken spirits. I also address issues facing the country, like crime and HIV/AIDS, offering advice and empowerment through my lyrics. Of course, many of my songs are simply praise songs to God.

When asked why my fans—spread across South Africa, Lesotho, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Botswana—love my music, I believe it’s because people know that I am a loving person. Whether in my professional or personal life, I always strive to accommodate everyone and make people happy.

I see myself as a seed from the North, transplanted to Gauteng, where I have been nurtured so well that I have bloomed into a rare and beautiful flower—one whose dewy petals and fragrance captivate everyone who comes near.

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