Sidumisile Mabena
Lubelihle Moyo
Gospel musician Sipho ‘Snowy’ Ncube, fresh from recently engaging his loved one, is set to inspire uniquely on March 7, as he combines the launch of his new book, I Praised, I Conquered, with a worship concert at a church in Bulawayo.
Snowy, known for his passion for music and ministry, said the book was born out of his own life experiences.
“There were seasons in my life where praise was the only weapon I had. I went through rejection, self-doubt, identity struggles, and moments where I felt unseen. But I discovered that when I chose to praise God in the middle of pain, something shifted. Victory didn’t start around me; it started within me,” he said.
He highlighted a chapter that is especially close to his heart.
“One of my favourite chapters is the one that speaks about identity and praise. It reflects my journey from insecurity to confidence through Christ. Writing that chapter felt like healing on paper,” Snowy said.
The idea for the book came from his collaboration with author Tinotenda Antony Rukanzakanza.
“It started as deep, honest conversations about faith, purpose, and resilience. We realised that both of us had testimonies of conquering through praise. One day, we said, ‘What if we put this into a book?’ It wasn’t just about telling stories; it was about documenting a principle that truly works.
“Tinotenda brought structure and clarity, while I contributed passion, musicality, and spiritual depth. Together, we balanced emotion and insight, creating works that resonate widely,” Snowy said.
For him, praise is more than a reaction, it is a strategy for victory. “You don’t wait to conquer to praise; you praise so that you conquer. No matter your background, limitations, or battles, when you align your heart with God through praise, you position yourself for a breakthrough,” he said.
Working on the project also strengthened his partnership with Tinotenda.
“We saw new dimensions of each other’s gifts. It helped us grow beyond individual artistry into a shared vision. I plan on collaborating with him again because this is only the beginning of how God moves when there is unity,” Snowy added.
Tinotenda reflected on the impact of their joint work.
“By sharing our own life stories, we’ve structured these books to serve as a voice from Bulawayo. We want them to stand as an emblem of hope and a practical contribution to the national effort to save our youth from the scourge of addiction. Sipho’s project is a beacon of hope for those who have faced immense hardship and feel like giving up,” he said.
He noted the challenges of the process, particularly merging personal stories with research.
“We spent a lot of time engaging with other youths to understand their specific hurdles, making sure the books reflected their lived realities as much as our own,” Tinotenda said.
Bongani Ndlovu
Online Reporter