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<\/p>\nBy Siphesihle Dlamini
Eswatini\u2019s gospel sensation Nothando Hlophe has been honoured with the prestigious \u2018Best Of Africa\u2019 award at the 18th Crown Gospel Music Awards.
Received on Sunday at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban, this accolade highlights her significant contribution to African gospel music and cements her status as one of the continent\u2019s leading voices in the genre.
The Crown Gospel Music Awards, now in its 18th edition, is widely regarded as the premier platform recognising excellence in African gospel music.<\/p>\n
The event attracts over 30 top artists and key figures from the gospel music industry, creating a vibrant atmosphere where faith and artistry merge with glamour and style.<\/p>\n
The awards ceremony is renowned for its iconic red carpet, celebrity fashion displays, and dynamic stage performances, making it a cultural highlight on the African music calendar.<\/p>\n
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More than 25 trophies are awarded across various categories, celebrating diverse talents and encouraging artistic courage within the gospel community.
Nothando Hlophe\u2019s triumph at this event is a testament to her enduring influence and the spiritual depth she brings to her music.<\/p>\n
Her winning of the \u2018Best Of Africa\u2019 award reflects not only her vocal prowess but also her ability to connect deeply with audiences across the continent through messages of faith and hope.
In addition to this prestigious award, Nothando\u2019s latest musical work continues to captivate listeners. Her song \u201cMethodist Medley,\u201d featured on her album \u2018A New Dawn,\u2019 has surpassed an impressive 2.9 million views on YouTube.<\/p>\n
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The album \u2018A New Dawn\u2019 was launched on June 7, 2025, at a lively event held at the Mavuso Trade Centre. Alongside \u201cMethodist Medley,\u201d other tracks such as \u201cSithumela Wena\u201d have also resonated strongly with audiences, accumulating over 770,000 views on YouTube, further demonstrating her widespread appeal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"By Siphesihle Dlamini Eswatini\u2019s gospel sensation Nothando Hlophe has been honoured with the prestigious \u2018Best Of Africa\u2019 award…","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6088,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","csco_post_video_location":[],"csco_post_video_location_hash":"","csco_post_video_url":"","csco_post_video_bg_start_time":0,"csco_post_video_bg_end_time":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[35,22,36,25,26],"tags":[46,39,73,40,41,58],"class_list":["post-6083","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-entertainment","category-eswatini-daily-news","category-lifestyle","category-national","category-swaziland","tag-africa","tag-entertainment","tag-eswatini","tag-festival","tag-music","tag-national","cs-entry","cs-video-wrap"],"yoast_head":"\n