SAMA Award winning gospel group Vuma Zion takes Soweto by storm
The Award winning Zion gospel group Vuma Zion was established in 2004, and their first album was released in 2005. Speaking to it co-founder Mukelani Mkhonza he says “I wanted to take and showcase Zion music in theatre and Delight Production SA made this to be possible.” In 2017 the group won a South African Music Award for their album ‘Samson aphi Amandla wakho.’ Inspired by Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Mkhonza also was passionate to fulfill his dream of taking Vuma Zion into theatre. “I want to celebrate Zion music through drama, dance and poetry.” Says Mkhonza Over the previous weekend they held their second annual show at the Soweto Theatre and the public response was enormous as they also weren’t expecting the kind of support they received. The show was held over two days the 18 th and 19 th of March with it 27 cast members. " Vuma Zion live at the Soweto Theatre." Image supplied “In South Africa I would love to collaborate with Ladysmith Black Mambazo because Zion m