BY PHUMZILE NDLOVU
EZULWINI – Meet your speakers for the 5th celebration of pastors’ wives dinner discussions!
The highly anticipated 5th celebration of the Pastors’ Wives Dinner is set to take place on May 3, 2025, at Happy Valley Hotel. The organizer, Umkhokheli Mpumi Motsa, announced the esteemed speakers who will grace this year’s edition, which will feature special performances for the first time since its inception.
Featured Speakers include;
- Prophet Shari L. Blackwell-Gamedze (USA)
Born in Philadelphia, PA, Prophet Shari is the Co-Pastor and Co-Founder of New Africa Gateway Church in Midrand, South Africa, alongside her husband, Apostle Bheki V. Gamedze. A born-again Christian since 1978, she operates fluently and accurately in the prophetic realm. Prophet Shari also mentors and provides marriage counseling, focusing on healing and restoration for families. Her ministry has reached various countries, including the USA, US Virgin Islands, Guyana, Barbados, Jamaica, and South Africa.
- Ayanda Ncwane
A reality TV star, entrepreneur, and mother of two, Ayanda is a self-confessed follower of Jesus and the widow of the late gospel music icon Sifiso Ncwane. She has successfully continued her husband’s legacy as the Co-founder and CEO of Ncwane Communications. Ayanda received the 2021 Global African Award for her outstanding contributions to the entertainment and music industry. She is also an author, having written the semi-biography For the Love of S’fiso Ncwane, detailing their life journey together.
- Umkhokheli Sophie Nkhata
Originally from Zambia, Sophie has been married to Dr. Rev. R. Nkhata for over 35 years and has served as a pastor’s wife for 28 years. She is highly regarded as a leader and pastor in her local church, bringing invaluable experience in church leadership and the role of a pastor’s wife.
- Nonhlanhla Dlamini
A prominent advocate against gender-based violence and for women’s equality, Nonhlanhla is the Director of Swaziland Group Against Abuse (SWAGAA). She is known for her vocal stance on ending GBV and is a respected public speaker and former politician.
The fifth edition will feature performances from notable South African gospel artists including Esandleni and Nontokozo Mkhize, known for her hit ‘Moyo’ngcwele’. They will be joined by MTN Joyous Celebration and renowned vocalist Esethu Siwe, celebrated for tracks like ‘Ndezel’uncedo and ‘Jesu Wena ungumhlobo’. Eswatini’s own Umkhokheli Buhle Matsenjwa will also perform.
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Last year’s edition sold out and was graced by legendary South African TV actress Connie Ferguson, with Gciniwe Fakudze, the CEO of Mbabane Municipal, serving as the moderator. The event held on April 27, 2024, featured speakers such as Prophetess Nomusa Dhlomo, Prophet Khabo Dlamini, Nonhlanhla Dlamini, and Umkhokheli Ntsiki Malaza.
