2009 1st UBZ Choir Competition

St. Messias Church performing for the audiences who all came to witness the draft of the competition at Pan Africa Mall McDonalds.

I Christian (amaphikelela) performing during the draft day of the stage line up for the competition

Bhekani Nkosi, Mthokozisi Thwala, Manqoba Ntombela & Sifiso Twala in the thick of things at McDonalds raising funds for the competition they are organising

New Baptist Apostolic Church at Alex FM 89.1 during the preparations of the choir competition

Amahlengethwa Osindiso, the UBZ Choir Competition hosts at a radio station Alex FM talking about the success of the competition.

The New Jerusalema Apostolic Church in an interview at Alex FM 89.1, talking about their participation in the competition as well as their album called "Thixo Wami"

St. Messias (Abanqobi) the winners of the competition having an interview after the competition.

After the hard work, our judges had an opportunity to sit down and relax. Dr. Vusi Gama in the (brown jacket) and a few followers who wanted a glimps of him.

Host church, Amahlengethwa Osindiso posing for a picture also celebrating the successful event they just hosted.

The four maskertees who are behind the UBZ movement, having an intimate moment

Joshua Rakopa (a recorded gospel artist) who was one of our judges is having an interview with Gospel Gold who were also invited to cover the event for us.

Exciting times for the winning church, St. Messias (Abanqobi)

Trophy given to it's temporary holders, till the next competition

Bishop A.M Nkosi of Amahlengethwa Osindiso is handing the trophy to the lead singer of St. Messias (Abanqobi) Pastor Sibonelo Nkosi

Tense moments as the results where about to be given

The price as stake, the UBZ Choir Competition trophy and one of our MCs on the day Miss Zandisile Maseko.

Handing of participation certificate to all participants, thanking them for being part of this movement.

Our MC on the day Mr. Nathi Dladla interacting with the eager crowd who just wanted the choirs on stage.

Impumelelo Yabasha Combined Choir catching a breath after a sizzling performance

The judges showing the choirs and the audiences how they got chosen to be the decision makers.

Pastor Mandla Tshabalala of House of Grace Ministries, Dr. Vusi Gama of Trust in Christ & Bishop Vusi Nohhashe of Believers in Christ. Also visible on the picture is recorded artist Joshua Rakopa.

St. Messias getting ready to give their trophy winning performance

The guest chior from House of Grace Ministries

uMthombo ka-Jakobe, trying to impress the judges so they could also walk away with the price

The crowds entertained by beautiful Zion music

The two beautiful ladies from Gospel Gold, taking a break from all the shooting and interviews

The New Jerusalema Apostolic Church giving an explosive performance