Bonakele Helza Mokgabudi fondly known as “Bonnie” has released her debut hit single titled ‘uJesu Wami’ translated as ‘My Jesus’, which peaked gospel chart and Christian genres.
Not only is she best known as a worshiper at her local church “Apostolic Faith Mission” in Villa Liza in Boksburg where she is based, but she is also passionate about music.
With hard work and love for music Bonakele has proved that only the sky is the limit.
The 19-year-old vocalist, who works as a receptionist by day, made it a point to sing during her leisure time a song she personally composed.
At the tender age of 14, Bonakele was asked by her worship team leader to join her on stage and minister the song “He keeps on doing great things” by well renowned Benjamin Dube.
“That’s when I discovered my talent and from there my journey in music began. I was so grateful to finally discover such a talent in me and to be able to get to perform in front of a crowd with courage and boldness,” she said.
From being coached at church, to performing in few concerts held in church and becoming a worshipper, Bonakele discovered her passion in music and spiritual growth getting at a tender age.
She studied her primary school at Villa Liza Primary School then further went to Villa Liza Secondary School.
“After school, I pursued a career in Medical Secretary at Varsity Institute of Science and Technology in Johannesburg [2019]. During my first year, I felt that I could not resist the burning passion of venturing into music and decided to put my focus on my music career,” said Mokgabudi.
She said: “I couldn’t resist, hence I came up with more ideas on how I would take things to the next level.”
In her spare time, the aspiring gospel singer makes it her mission to focus on making music and inspire people through her God given talent.
She is currently studying at the University of South Africa (UNISA), doing Tourism and working as a receptionist while venturing into music.
“I am planning on hosting a Youtube channel called ‘My rising room’. My mission behind this project is to encourage and show everyone that singing or worship is not something we just wake up and decide to have. But it is simply a lifestyle; it is a journey to your achievements and reflects who you are”.
The song was inspired by trials and sufferings faced by many during the year 2020 as Covid-19 which crippled many people’s lives across the country negatively.
It aims to show positivity and bring about hope to many who had lost hope. It is a testimonial song that is sure to touch everyone that gets a chance to listen to it. I have since released a music video on YouTube which best narrates having come out victorious after a storm.
DISCOGRAPHY
- Single- UJesu wami LINK TO SONG: https://youtu.be/xXops_IHWEM
EXTERNAL LINKS
- Facebook – Bonnie Mogabudi
- YouTube – Helza bonakele Mokagabudi
- Instagram – bonnie_19april
- Twitter – @HelzaBonakele
