BIG Fish is being honoured!
The legendary gospel singer, whose real name is Sipho Makhabane, has done incredibly well in his music career.
Big Fish honoured
The singer from Mpumalanga was honoured and celebrated by many for his role in the entertainment industry.
Big Fish is celebrating a milestone in the entertainment industry, and he said the celebration started on Thursday, 3 August at the SABC Radio Park in Auckland Park, Joburg.
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The Devil Is a Liar hitmaker said this is in preparation for his big celebration concert called Show Love Movement. In celebration and honour of Sipho Makhabane.
The singer said this means a lot to him as he has worked hard to discover new talents in the music industry.
The 58-year-old told Daily Sun that his colleagues in the industry felt it necessary to acknowledge and celebrate his work while he was still alive.
"It feels great, and I am humbled. Over the last few years, I have learnt to be patient and work hard," he said.
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He said that for him, perseverance is the mother of all success.
"I am busy building a music centre in Mpumalanga in the rural areas of Nkomazi. We are building recording studios for youth development to develop musicians, actresses and workshops.
Singer grateful for the support
"I am very grateful to the people of Mzansi who have supported me from 1988 until now. They still stand by me, and I am humbled," he said.
The musician said he can't wait for 2 and 3 September and is praying that things go well.
The event will take place at the Middleburg Banquet Hall in Mpumalanga.
Celebrating his music journey
It is all about celebrating his musical journey. He said the concert will therefore be a celebration of Makhabane's life as well as his contribution to South African gospel music.
The singer discovered the likes of Hlengiwe Mhlaba, Thobekile, Ncandweni Christ Ambassadors and Tshepiso Motaung.
Big Fish has worked with the likes of Joyous Celebration, Jabu Hlongwana, the late Vuyo Mokoena, Rebecca Malope, as well as Sipho Ngwenya
