Reverend Booi Daniel Mthombeni of the Love and Grace Church in Ha-Magidi (now known as Thohoyandou Unit E), released his first gospel album, called Nngu yo xelaho (Lost Sheep) late in 2022, and he promised that more would definitely follow.
"Jesus Christ died for our sins when He was crucified, and thus we were saved. For this we must praise Him in every possible way. One day He will come back to take us up to heaven with Him, but we must be ready when this day arrives," he said.
Mthombeni, who was raised in a Baptist church based in Mbilwi village under the guidance of Pastor Erick Livhebe, founded the Love and Grace Church in 1995. He also serves as a marriage counsellor.
He developed a love of gospel music as a young boy in Sunday School, back in 1978, and started singing in the church choir, at school, and even at home. Later, he learnt to play the keyboard in the church choir during organised crusades from the various churches around.
"To God be the glory for making this music project a success. My special thanks also to the Love and Grace Church members for encouraging me to record this CD," he said.
The album was recorded at the GTP Studios in Maniini village, near Thohoyandou. All the songs were composed by Mthombeni himself, while his eldest daughter, Rotondwa, stepped in as backing vocalist. The album contains 11 uplifting songs of praise for gospel lovers to sing along to.