GogBekezela

Gog’ Bekezela is an award-winning Afro-Jazz and world-music artist, songwriter, healer,

and cultural development practitioner from Zimbabwe. His career spans over 14 years of

live performance, creative mentorship, and community leadership. As founder of the

Gobela Arts Development Agency (GADA), he integrates spirituality, wellness, and

creative expression to empower artists and communities across Africa. Fluent in multiple

Southern African languages, Bekezela’s work bridges traditional wisdom and modern

artistry, using music as a sacred tool for healing and unity.

Education & Training

Advanced Diploma in Creative Arts Communication and Multimedia – Amakhosi

Performing Arts Academy, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Professional Experience (2008 – Present)

• Musician / Performer / Songwriter – International Afro-Jazz & Zulufolk artist with

performances across Africa.

• Founder & Director – Gobela Arts Development Agency (GADA), fostering artistic

growth, mentorship, and creative wellness programs.

• Vocal Coach & Creative Wellness Facilitator – Conducts voice therapy, performance

workshops, and healing circles integrating indigenous spirituality.

• Event Curator – Curated the Arts Administrators High Tea (Bulawayo, 2025) and Inxwala

Memorial Performance Lecture (Bulawayo Arts Festival 2024–2025).

Awards & Recognition

• Best Afro-Soul Song of the Year – Skyz Metro FM Awards 2017 (“Bekezela”)

• Best Afro-Soul Song of the Year – Skyz Metro FM Awards 2018 (“Amanzi” ft. Ntando

Bangani)

• Song of the Year – Bulawayo Arts Awards (“Bekezela”)

• Outstanding Ambassador (SA-based) – Bulawayo Arts Awards

• Best Traditional Jazz Collaboration – South African Music Awards (with Candy

TsaMandebele)

• IOM Recognition Award – “I am a Migrant too” All-Stars Collaboration

Collaborations & PerformancesCollaborated with Berita, Ntando, Mobi Dixon, Candy TsaMandebele, DJ Anthem

(Botswana), Lizibo, Tshepo Lesole (Botswana), Lawi (Malawi), Mduduzi Ncube, Bongane

Radebe, and Albert Nyathi. Performed in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Eswatini,

Botswana, Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique, sharing stages with Oliver Mtukudzi,

Caiphus Semenya & Letta Mbulu, Ringo Madlingozi, Zahara, Vusi Nova, Zola, and Nathi

Mankayi.

Discography

• Album: uDumo (2011) – featuring the continental hit “Bekezela”

• Singles: Amanzi ft. Ntando Bangani, Iyajama ft. Various African Artists, Sawubona

(USA–Africa Collaboration), I am a Migrant too (IOM All-Stars)

Community & Leadership

• Founder & Director, Gobela Arts Development Agency (GADA) – leading mentorship and

development programs for young creatives.

• Curator, Arts Administrators High Tea (Bulawayo, 2025).

• Presenter, Inxwala Memorial Performance Lecture – Bulawayo Arts Festival (2024 /

2025).

Languages

IsiNdebele, IsiZulu, Xhosa, Shona, English, Setswana

Contact

book.gogbekezela@gmail.com / gobelaartsdev@gmail.com

+27 73 663 0073 / +263 78 252 7291