South African poet Mzwakhe Mbuli alleged that the late Zanele Mbokazi sidelined him when launching the Crown Gospel Music Awards, saying he co-founded them.
Mbuli alleged that the former Ukhozi FM radio host sidelined him when launching the awards, adding that they worked togetherAwards as the co-founder. The late Zanele Mbokazi passed away at the of 52 on Monday, 12 August 2024, and shortly after her death was announced, Mbuli sent out a statement.
Mzwakhe Mbuli said that the Crown Gospel Awards were his idea and Zanele Mbokazi sidelined him. Image: Oupa Bopape/Gallo ImagesPopular South African poet Mzwakhe Mbuli reportedly sent out a statement where he alleged that the Crown Gospel Music Awards were his brainchild.Enhle Mbali Shares stunning pink dress she wore at the Basadi In Music Awards was for Connie Chiume
According to ZiMoja, shortly after the death of Zanele Mbokazi was announced this week, Mbuli posted a statement via a WhatsApp group, declaring the awards were his idea.A part of the statement reads: "Mzwakhe Mbuli is the founder of the SABC Crown Gospel Awards. He started when Advocate Dali Mpofu and the late Mvuzo Mvebe were at the SABC. Official meetings took place at the SABC Headquarters in Auckland Park. The rest is history, regardless that Mzwakhe Mbuli's name was muted.
"The news about the passing away of Zanele Mbokazi shocked us. May God strengthen the bereaved family during this period of grief. I started the awards with journalists initially, but it is all water under the bridge," he was quoted saying.Jessica Gcaba Jessica Gcaba is an Entertainment Editor for Briefly News . She is a Journalism graduate from the Durban University Of Technology . She has 4 years of experience as an Entertainment and Lifestyle Journalist at Africa New Media Group writing for ZAlebs website. She passed a set of trainings from Google News Initiative. To reach her, contact: [email protected]
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