Breakthrough Moment: Gospel Star Nothando Hlophe Hits 2 Million Views on YouTube

Gospel sensation Nothando Hlophe has achieved a major milestone: her video on YouTube has crossed the 2 million-view mark, confirming her return to the spotlight in emphatic fashion.

Hlophe’s journey in music is steeped in faith and purpose. Born on 4 November 1989 in Eswatini, she began singing in Sunday school before joining the worship group Women in Praise, and eventually releasing her debut solo album in 2016.

In 2019 she earned major recognition, winning Female Artist of the Year, Best Gospel Artist and Song of the Year at the MTN SWAMA Awards.

After a hiatus between 2019 and 2022—during which she married Prince Majahonkhe Dlamini and became a member of Eswatini’s royal family—Hlophe made her comeback with a new live album and high-profile performance.

This 2 million-view achievement marks what many in the gospel community are calling the biggest comeback in Eswatini gospel music history. The numbers reflect not just popularity but resonance: fans old and new are engaging deeply with her message of hope, worship and renewal. Her ability to bounce back from a pause in her career, to deliver fresh material that connects at scale, signals a new chapter both for her and for gospel music in the region.

For Hlophe, the milestone is more than a metric—it’s validation of her ministry and the influence of her voice. As gospel across Africa continues to evolve, her resurgence underscores the power of meaningful artistry in faith-based music.