Ten contestants from all over the country sailed through to the finals of the third edition of the Rofhiwa Manyaga Gospel Star search after three days of gruelling auditions.
These recently took place at a fully packed Thohoyandou Arts and Culture Centre.
Those who made it to the top 10 are Mukhuba Uhone (19) from Tshitereke, Mulalo Gogoro (19) from Itsani, William Maseko (22) from Kanyamazane (Mpumalanga), Ndivho Kate Mulaudzi (27) from Itsani, Rameriri Caroline Moetjie (18) from Seshego, Khumbudzo Mulovhedzi (24) from Shayandima, Tholakale Portia Matundu (31) from Elim, Lindani Vhonani Sigwadi (20) from Lwamondo, Palma Pearl Mbohwane (20) from Thulamahashe in Mpumalanga and Vhuhwavho Ramulwela (21) from Tshino.
Those who could not make to the top 10 will have their talent nurtured and will also feature in a mass choir that will perform during the grand finale of the competition.
Mr Rofhiwa Manyaga, well-known gospel singer and the father of the event, said the competition had reached its peak and that there would be prizes galore, with R10 000 cash and a recording deal as the first prize. "The Top 10 finalists are now going through their rehearsals in a quest to condition their voices, and build their confidence ahead of the final. Come 28 December, sparks will fly at the Thohoyandou Town Hall," said Manyaga.
For more information contact Rofhiwa Manyaga at 082 632 1994.