Time for a joyous celebration

With the launch of their 21st instalment this Easter, MTN Joyous Celebration sounds the call for people across the globe to pray for healing. In December 2016, MTN Joyous Celebration joined hands with The Potter’s House of Dallas, Texas, for a memorable and unprecedented recording.

This event has given birth to the ensembles’ 21st album, aptly themed Heal our Land.

According to co-founder Pastor Jabu Hlongwane, the album is a seed that Joyous Celebration jointly planted with The Potter’s House. “May it germinate. May it reach every heart across the globe and bear fruits that will bring healing to our land,” he says. “We ask everyone to pray for the healing we so desperately need.”

Celebrating over two decades of great, heart-stopping gospel music that has captivated audiences across the world, the internationally acclaimed ensemble will kick off their Joyous 21 tour in Johannesburg, offering a three-night spectacle from April 14 to 16 at Carnival City Casino.

“The response we encountered in the US during the recording was phenomenal,” says co-founder, conductor and producer Lindelani Mkhize.

“We have come a long way with MTN Joyous Celebration and are proud to be associated with this award-winning ensemble as they come of age with their 21st offering to their multitudes of fans,” says Larry Annetts, chief consumer officer at MTN SA.

“We have no doubt this will be the biggest tour in the group’s history and we hope everyone will join hands.”

In keeping with their tradition of nurturing, developing and introducing fresh talent, the production also welcomes “newbies”, including Siyakha Tshayela (alto), Khaya Sibanyoni and Gospel Silinda (tenors), Frank Mavhimara (guitar), Junior Petja (keyboard), and Khola Phalatse (bass guitar) to their brass section.

Buy tickets for the Carnival City show at TicketPro at R190 per person.