On November 16 all roads led to Diepsloot as many people rushed there to witness the official launch of Whispering Hope Music Academy (WHMA).
WHMA is a community-based music academy that aims to build safe and liveable communuties through music. Established in Diepsloot, Gauteng in 2021, WHMA has expanded its footprint to teaching music to learners as far as, Namibia, UK, Zimbabwe and many parts of South Africa.
The academy was registered as a nonprofit organisation in April. To celebrate that milestone, the academy was formally launched on November 16. The launch was officiated by Rev R Zulu overseer and president of the Apostolic Faith Mission of Africa (AFMA), an evangelistic organisation with headquarters in Zimbabwe and numerous branches in SA, including Diepsloot.
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Accompanied by his wife, Mrs P Zulu, Rev Zulu announced that WHMA is now a registered institution in terms of the laws of South Africa. He presented certificates to WHMA students who successfully completed the Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) Grade 1 music theory examinations. About 15 of the awardees travelled from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to attend the celebration.
“This launch celebrates our journey and our dedication to uplifting the Diepsloot community and beyond through music and faith. Since our founding in 2021, Whispering Hope Music Academy has empowered youth and elderly community members, fostered social cohesion, and provided music education as a tool for community upliftment. We believe that our music academy has made a positive impact on many lives, and we are eager to share this vision with you,” said Dr. Darlington Mushongera music director of Whispering Hope.
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Highlights of the day included live musical performances by WHMA students and the graduation ceremony of Grade 1 music theory students.
Academics from higher institutions of learning and officials from the Gauteng Department of Arts and Culture and Department of Health and Wellness attended the event.
Dr Pedzisai Ndagurwa from the University of Witwatersrand applauded the AFMA music initiative and spoke on the transformative power of music in society.
As someone deeply committed to faith-based initiatives, Nicolette Tshilidzi Nthangeni from the Department of Health and Wellness voiced her eagerness to support this initiative.
“We will support and commit to building a stronger, more unified Gauteng through faith and community empowerment,” she said.
Academy students also expressed their gratitude and said that the school offered them an opportunity to learn and grow in their music journey and personal development.
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