Dumi Mkokstad Celebrates Leading Crown Gospel Music Awards Nominations With 5 Nods

Dumi Mkokstad Celebrates Leading Crown Gospel Music Awards Nominations With 5 Nods

  • Dumi Mkokstad is leading the nominations for the 16th edition of the Crown Gospel Music Awards with five nods
  • Mkokstad expressed his gratitude on social media but clarified that fans couldn't vote for him in any of these categories, encouraging prayer and hope for his album Overflow to win on November 26
  • Social media users congratulated him for his nominations, with many expressing their support and best wishes for his success

Dumi Mkokstad is leading the 16th edition of the Crown Gospel Awards nominations with five nods. The talented gospel star celebrated the major success with a post on his social media page.

Dumi Mkokstad leads Crown Gospel Music Awards nominations
Dumi Mkokstad has taken to social media to celebrate his Crown Gospel Music Awards nominations. Image: @dumi_mkokstadsa
Source: Instagram

Dumi Mkokstad leads Crown Gospel Music Awards nominations

South African gospel singer Dumi Mkokstad failed to keep calm after scooping five nominations at the 16th edition of Crown Gospel Music Awards. The star was nominated in the Best Gospel Album, Best Live Recording, Best Songwriter for Vumbilemnandi, Best Collaboration and Best Male categories.

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Taking to his Instagram page, the singer expressed gratitude for the nominations. He also made it clear to his fans that they couldn't vote for him in any of the categories. He wrote:

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"I have been nominated for the CROWN GOSPEL AWARDS. Everyone has been asking how we vote. All 5 categories are not voted for.
"We can thus pray and hope that the #OVERFLOW Album is crowned on the 26th of November in JHB. Thank you to @sabccrownawards for all the nominations."

Speaking exclusively to Briefly News, Dumi Mkokstad said he is grateful for the love and support he has received from his fans and followers.

The star also noted that he has won Crown Gospel Music Awards before, but this is the first time he has received five nominations.

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"I have won awards before at the Crown Gospel Awards but it’s my first time receiving 5 nominations. I believe that this for me is Just God's faithfulness.
"I really owe it to the people who listen to and support my ministry. It’s them… the album has been doing amazingly well since the day of release 25 Dec because of them. Ngiyabonga"

He added:

"I entered for 6 categories and got nominated for 5 out of the 6. The missing one is for a category that hasn’t been announced. I am really grateful for all these nominations and would like to thank the Crown Gospel Awards for the nominations…..
"This is also just a tap on the shoulder by them saying well done you have done well on this project. As creatives, we need that. It helps us dig deep in improving ourselves musically."

Mzansi congratulates Dumi Mkokstad after his win

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Social media users flooded the star's page with congratulatory messages after sharing the news. Many said they were praying for him to win.

@ntokozombambo said:

"Congratulations Baba kaNani noNeyame ❤️"

@tebellosukwe wrote:

"Congratulations Take them ALL "

@soso_maholwana commented:

"Very well deserved my Brother @dumi_mkokstadsa congratulations man"

@anelisasomana noted:

"Congratulations! All glory to God for the amazing recognition and acknowledgement of your continued service to Him. "

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