Dumi Mkokstad

Mdumiseni Nzimande, widely recognized by his stage name Dumi Mkokstad, is a South African singer-songwriter. He was born in Cabazana, near Mount Ayliff, and grew up in Kokstad, where his passion for music was sparked at the age of nine. Quotes My dad is a pastor, and my mom is a pastor’s wife. Both my parents are quite musical. We used to sit at home and sing, which I’d say sparked and motivated my interest in music – those moments are my main influences. I’d go for days without going to church, even though I knew it was a place I’d need to refill Soccer was the only thing I enjoyed and loved wholeheartedly However, I couldn’t fulfil my dream due to my age [late 20s]. It was tough for me to accept because soccer was my first love, but I embraced what had to be. But age is a huge factor What I love about being a gospel singer is that I get to serve people, unlike soccer, which is more of a hobby. What’s undeniable is that music chose me I find it easy to maintain a decent life as a father and husband who is under the spotlight because of the music that I sing. When I write music, I fast and pray. It creates the intimacy that I need to have when making music, I wanted to be a soccer star, but gospel chose me' – Dumi Mkokstad, Sowetan,Masego Seemela(July 11,2025) I was young and i didn't know any better, but i always knew that my calling was to worship the Lord. Yes, i use to fool around with girls and killing time playing soccer. Our bishop kept asking why i didn't attend church as often as i used to,but i didn't have answers. When i started attending university, i lived the way i pleased me. I was not accountable for anyone.I did everything young people do, because my parents were not around to reprimand me. When painful incidents started to happen in my life, i knew what i had to do, Thats when i wen to the Lord. Gospel star Dumi Mkokstad recalls being a rebel: 'I was young and I didn't know any better,August 8 2016 I know that some people do not read the bible or go to church, when you write music you need to think about those people. Gospel's Dumi Mkokstad stands test of time, June 24 2017 External links Category:Gospel singers Category:Singer-songwriters from South Africa Category:Living people