It will be a celebration of faith and music at the 18th annual Crown Gospel Music Awards.
Founded by the late broadcaster Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule, the award ceremony is returning home. After being hosted in Johannesburg for the past two years, the ceremony will take place in Durban,
The awards, which celebrate the gamechangers and chart toppers of 2024/5, will be held at the Durban International Convention Centre.
The official spokesperson for the ceremony, Pasto S'thembiso Mtshali, recognised Durban as the home of the awards.
"We are excited to be back where it all began, and we call on the public to secure their seats early for what promises to be the biggest gospel gathering in Africa," Mtshali lamented.
Attending the prestigious awards are singers, church leaders, music producers and music lovers at large.
Returning to Durban and honouring Zanele is a dream come true for Mbokazi, according to Mtshali.
"This year will be a heartfelt tribute to her memory as we celebrate in her beloved city of Durban. We know she's smiling down as we keep her dream alive."
Mbokazi was 52 years old when she lost her battle with lung cancer. She was buried on Saturday, 17 August, with her life being celebrated at the Durban International Convention Centre.
Announcing her death, Nkambule said, "She is now absent from the body but present with the Lord. Rest in Power my love. We shall meet in that glorious resurrection morning," he said as he thanked the president for allowing her a provincial sendoff.
In another post, Nkambule wrote a heartfelt message, saying his wife fought hard.
"My beautiful wife has transitioned to glory. She is now resting in God's presence. @mbokazizanele my darling wife, has fought a good fight, finished her race and kept the faith and laid hold of the crown of life.
In a previous report from Briefly News, on their wedding anniversary, Nkambule bid farewell to Mbokazi, hailing her as his best friend who will be missed dearly.
"Fare thee well, my love, my confidant and my best friend. Loving you is the most beautiful thing I have ever done. The children and I will miss you always. We shall meet in that glorious resurrection morning, my love."