An upcoming gospel singer is smiling all the way to the bank after she won the Discovery gospel awards 2023.

The competition is aimed at giving emerging musicians an opportunity to showcase their talents and earning money for it.

 

Nelisiwe Skhosana came out tops and took home the R50 000 which was on offer on the day.

The Kwamashu-born gospel songbird said when she heard of the competition, hosted by ethekwini Municipality’s parks, arts and culture department, she decided to enter.

She sang like a bird and mesmerised the crowds with her rich voice which could have easily won her the Idols competition.

Skhosana sang in front of a packed house and she did so in style.

The competition took place at a packed Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre on Sunday, where the three young women vying for the GID 2023 honours, battled it out, each rendering two items to wow the judges and the audience.

These were the finals and there were just three people who were up for the top prize.

The three, Skhosana, Neliswa Dlamini and Sindi Ngidi, vied for the coveted title, singing their hearts out. Among the judges, was former Idols SA competition winner and Pastor Khaya Mthethwa. The audience sang and danced to the contestants’ music.

Skosana could not contain her joy as her name was announced. Besides the R50 000, she also took home a grand award.

An excited Skhosana, who could not hold back her happiness after winning the competition, said she was inspired by previous winners of the competition, and did her best to take this year’s title.

She added that she will use the money to make her music career come true.