By Phumzile Ndlovu
MBABANE – Local saxophonist Fakazi Samuel has released his latest track on YouTube, titled ‘Ngiyabonga’.
The song was released on June 1. Samuel shared with this publication that the latest song is among the last of two songs he recorded during The Zion Experience with fellow gospel artist Sphiwo Ndoni.
When asked what inspired the song, he said, “It’s the goodness, love, and mercies of the Lord I see over my life through all that I go through in life.”
Samuel shared that he worked with his band on the song, and they are; Wakhile Dludlu on keys, Ayanda ‘Ndura’ Mamba on drums, James Mumanga on drums, Sisa Sambo on lead guitar, Nontsikelelo Magongo on soprano, Siphesihle Khumalo on soprano, Silolongiwe Khumalo on alto, Nonophile Dlamini Ndzinisa on alto, Given Maphalala in tenor and Khaya Dlamini on tenor.
It’s worth mentioning that Samuel will record his live recording, which will be held on June 29 at Mbabane Alliance Church. The show is expected to kick off at 6 p.m.
The artists who will be part of his live recording are Michael David, Bholoja, Ndunduzo Matse, Sphiwo Ndoni, Tenele Shongwe, Velemiseni, Slotta Dlamini, Mpela Mndawe, and South African soulful gospel singer Unathi Mzekeli.
The event aims to host a live recording performance by Fakazi Samuel, with the central focus on generating collections to bolster the initiatives of the Sabela Foundation in supporting and grooming underprivileged children in Eswatini.
Notably, the foundation has established partnerships with Hope for Life and the New Hope Centre, and a share of the event’s collections will directly contribute to sustaining these partnerships and continuing the welfare programmes for these deserving children.
Tickets for the live recording event cost E100 and available for purchase at all Ocean Basket outlets or www.smartticket.co.za.
For more information call 7845 0417 / 7806 7034.
