Gospel singer Dumi Mkokstad has bagged a new gig, but it didn't come easy at all.
According to Daily Sun, Dumi has been unveiled as the co-presenter of a new gospel show called Amacilongo on Dumisa TV.
Dumi told the publication that he had heard through the grapevine that the channel was looking for a new presenter, and he jumped at the opportunity.
"We begged management to give us the opportunity but they rejected our offer," he said.
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Dumi added that they didn't take no for an answer and persevered. "We had to beg and prove that we could do it,” said Dumi.
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Dumi and fellow gospel star Betusile Mcinga sent through a demo and before they knew their dream had become a reality.
The new gospel show is set to start on April 1.
The singer also expressed his excitement on social media.
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