SONA 2023 : The young poet chosen to sing the President’s praises

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‘Even my mother cried when she heard I was selected to be the praise singer for the President,’ said Musawenkosi Nqobile Duma, who will take part in the prelude to the State of the Nation Address on Thursday evening.

he began his praise singing career in 2019 when he wrote a poem about Jesus. This was followed by writing praise for Ukhozi FM radio presenter Khathide “Tshatha” Ngobe, who made it into a jingle on the radio. “Hearing how good it sounded on radio boosted my confidence,” said Duma.

He took part in poetry competitions held by his local municipality, and from that, his name was put in a database by the KwaZulu-Natal legislature, which submitted his name to Parliament for this occasion.When asked what message he had for South Africans, especially young people, he said: “Be committed in whatever you do, don’t give up and be persistent… if needs be, post your content [on social media] every day — also, believe in yourself.

Asked about disruptions planned by the Economic Freedom Fighters, she replied that she was not having sleepless nights.

 

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What nonsense is this? The President is a public servant who don't deserve a paid praise singer. He is part of an ANC collective since 1994 who has systematically created more poverty and enrich a selected few. Just the Cadres may EAT. Zuma, Ramaphosa(head of Cadres) Mbeki & co

The praise singer is briliant

All South Africans is crying for the ANC to grow up and stop looting the country.

Tough job!

That's 1 of the useless things

Awkward

You need a laugh Just_A_Ducking Try not to to piss yourself😂

So he's a mime?

This is unbelievable I never believe this is real at first I was so afraid if it's real because a lot of things is going on now in South Africa decided to Trade whit Brandonkaren11 really appreciate God has been using you to turn people's life

Regurgitation of articles 🤔 Anyway, he has nothing to praise. What a joke

Mxh

Praises for

ngaske amthuke instead

A short song?

What? A praise singer? Jinne, these people have strange rituals. So what will he praise?

Is this supposed to be an honour and privilege; praising the leader of a incompetent and corrupt organisation? I’m confused.

Praise singer for loadshedding, unemployment and crime. What happened to his promise?

I understand why any mother would cry if her son had to sing praises to such a corrupt sellout of his country and his people.

Monumental task this, if not impossible 😔

You shouldn’t praise corruption. Your naive mother should know better. Simps4Cyril

Make it 5sec. He surely loves it short and quick

Is he hona share his Phala Phala millions with you?

He has a tough job ahead of him.

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