Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule

Memorial service - Sandton

16 August 2024

A large crowd gathered at the Assemblies of God church in Sandton, Gauteng, to pay tribute to the late Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule, a South African gospel music pioneer—the memorial service featured performances by numerous gospel artists, celebrating her life and legacy. As the founder of the Crown Gospel Awards, Zanele significantly promoted excellence in gospel music. Her impact will be remembered and continue to inspire the industry. The high attendance at the service reflected the esteem in which Zanele had held, and her contributions will be deeply missed.