From Pimville Wire Cars to Global Stages: Bongani 'Nkosi Nati' Nube on 23 Years with Soweto Gospel Choir
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Join host Lindi Tshabangu on JustGospel's Soul Foods for an inspiring conversation with Bongani "Nkosi Nati" Nube, administrator and logistics coordinator for the world-renowned Soweto Gospel Choir, whose journey from crafting wire cars in Pimville to performing on international stages embodies the spirit of creative resilience.
Raised by his grandfather "Kulu," a meticulous carpenter who taught him that "God is just that one guy who is his friend," Bongani discovered his philosophy of "playing at work" early in life. Despite studying electrical engineering, his path led him to music, joining the Soweto Gospel Choir in 2006 through an audition where he boldly declared he couldn't sing or dance but could learn anything.
Key Discussion Points:
Growing up in Pimville, Soweto, making toys and instruments from everyday materials
Learning craftsmanship and life principles from his grandfather Kulu
The transition from electrical engineering to music administration
His role as the disciplinarian keeping the 50+ member choir organized globally
Performing across 20+ countries including the Caribbean, Fiji, Japan, and Australia
Working with legends like Tina Turner, Sidney Poitier, Quincy Jones, and Mariah Carey
Cultural differences in audience reception from Japan's reserved applause to Fiji's sing-alongs
The upcoming "History of House" project blending house music with gospel choir arrangements
Business Philosophy:
Bongani explains how policies supersede emotions in maintaining the choir's 23-year success, emphasizing punctuality, discipline, and treating music ministry as both spiritual calling and professional business.
"Peace is the one thing everyone should have - whether rich, poor, healthy, or sick. Christ gives it for free." - Bongani "Nkosi Nati" Nube
This episode celebrates the power of creativity, discipline, and maintaining childlike wonder while building a globally successful musical ministry.
Connect: Find Soweto Gospel Choir on all social platforms @SowetoGospelChoir and sowetoGospelchoir.com
Subscribe to JustGospel Radio and catch us live at www.justgospelradio.co.za
#JustGospel #SoulFoods #SowetoGospelChoir #Pimville #GlobalMinistry #SouthAfricanMusic #GospelChoir #TinaTurner
Raised by his grandfather "Kulu," a meticulous carpenter who taught him that "God is just that one guy who is his friend," Bongani discovered his philosophy of "playing at work" early in life. Despite studying electrical engineering, his path led him to music, joining the Soweto Gospel Choir in 2006 through an audition where he boldly declared he couldn't sing or dance but could learn anything.
Key Discussion Points:
Growing up in Pimville, Soweto, making toys and instruments from everyday materials
Learning craftsmanship and life principles from his grandfather Kulu
The transition from electrical engineering to music administration
His role as the disciplinarian keeping the 50+ member choir organized globally
Performing across 20+ countries including the Caribbean, Fiji, Japan, and Australia
Working with legends like Tina Turner, Sidney Poitier, Quincy Jones, and Mariah Carey
Cultural differences in audience reception from Japan's reserved applause to Fiji's sing-alongs
The upcoming "History of House" project blending house music with gospel choir arrangements
Business Philosophy:
Bongani explains how policies supersede emotions in maintaining the choir's 23-year success, emphasizing punctuality, discipline, and treating music ministry as both spiritual calling and professional business.
"Peace is the one thing everyone should have - whether rich, poor, healthy, or sick. Christ gives it for free." - Bongani "Nkosi Nati" Nube
This episode celebrates the power of creativity, discipline, and maintaining childlike wonder while building a globally successful musical ministry.
Connect: Find Soweto Gospel Choir on all social platforms @SowetoGospelChoir and sowetoGospelchoir.com
Subscribe to JustGospel Radio and catch us live at www.justgospelradio.co.za
#JustGospel #SoulFoods #SowetoGospelChoir #Pimville #GlobalMinistry #SouthAfricanMusic #GospelChoir #TinaTurner
