Bishop Mpendulo Nkambule, the husband of the late Ukhozi FM broadcaster Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule, reached out to musician Mzwakhe Mbuli on Wednesday. This after the "People's Poet," as Mbuli is popularly known, had boldly said he was the co-founder of the Crown Gospel Music Awards on the day Mbokazi passed away.

HE ATTENDED THE FUNERAL

Some people thought Mbuli would be a persona-non grata at Mbokazi's funeral last week Saturday but the poet attended the funeral. The founder of Siyabakhumbula Awards even sent a message of condolences on the day Mbokazi passed away last week. In a message sent by Bishop Nkambule, which was seen by ZiMoja, the eSwatini-born man of the cloth was conciliatory towards Mbuli. He said: "I know that Zanele loved you and spoke very highly of you. She has never had an issue with you. She respected and honoured you as a brother. I also have the utmost respect for you. Thank you, my brother. It is well." 

CLAIMING CROWN GOSPEL AWARDS AS HIS

Much to the shock and surprise of people in the showbiz industry, Mzwakhe made startling claims that he was the co-founder of the Crown Gospel Music Awards. To add authenticity to his claim, he also said EFF leader and Advocate Dali Mpofu knew about the formation of the awards. Mpofu was working at the SABC the time the awards were founded. Mzwakhe had made it clear that he was not fighting with the Mbokazi or Nkambule family, but he wanted the truth to be known. Mbuli did not wish to discuss the issue, instead stating, "May God provide strength to him and the entire family who are mourning during this period of loss."