Ntokozo Ngongoma

Ntokozo Ngongoma is a South African gospel singer-songwriter and music producer who has also worked as a pianist and musical director. He was listed by the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) among the performers for the 16th Crown Gospel Music Awards (2023) and was named as a Best Gospel Song nominee for "Izindlela Zakhe".

Early life Ntokozo Ngongoma’s early musical development began in childhood, when he taught himself how to play piano, later deciding to pursue formal music studies after completing high school. Beginning in the early 2000s, Ngongoma built his professional career largely behind the scenes, working as a pianist, musical director, conductor, producer, songwriter and arranger. In a later interview, Ngongoma said he had worked with artists such as Hlengiwe Mhlaba, Avante and the late Sfiso Ncwane as part of his early career in the South African gospel industry. Ngongoma's single Izindela Zakhe is listed on Apple Music with a release date of 18 September 2020.

In 2023, Ngongoma collaborated with Pastor Mthunzi Namba on a release as part of the "Kingdom Worship Experience" project; in that interview, Ngongoma stated that he recorded "Khayelihle" in 2016 and described "Izindlela Zakhe" (recorded in 2020) as a major breakthrough during the COVID-19 period.

Notable works and achievements Among works tied to independent media coverage are the song "Izindlela Zakhe", which featured in Crown Gospel Music Awards nomination reporting, and Ngongoma's work as part of the Kingdom Worship Experience collaboration reported by News24/DRUM.

Personal life In October 2025, Ngongoma publicly announced the death of his 13-year-old son, Ziphozenkosi Ngongoma, after a brief illness; South African outlets The Citizen and IOL reported the announcement and subsequent condolences.