Award-winning musician Vusi Nova has embarked on a profound new chapter, publicly embracing his spiritual calling as a sangoma (traditional healer).
The news became a trending topic after controversial blogger Musa Khawula shared a video showing the singer’s return from his initiation journey. The clip captured Vusi Nova being welcomed home, officially confirming his transformation into a practicing sangoma.
The Celebrity Spiritual Trend
Khawula noted that Vusi Nova joins a growing list of South African celebrities, including Barcadi star Jelly Babie, who have followed this spiritual path.
The video’s rapid spread across social media elicited thousands of reactions and intense debate among fans and the public.
- Predictability vs. Talent: Some users found the trend of celebrities turning to either spiritual healing or born-again Christianity “too predictable.” Conversely, others defended the move, suggesting that deep spiritual calling is often a hidden force behind the talent of many successful African singers, noting that “Singing is a spiritual thing that touches and heals people.”
- Cultural Authenticity and Public Practice: The public nature of the transformation also drew criticism. One commenter questioned the sincerity, citing the musician’s tattoos as being at odds with traditional culture and implying a “sign of confusion.” Another reflected on the shift in how the practice is viewed, observing that unlike years ago when being a sangoma was a private, full-time profession, “Every sangoma is a celebrity,” and the practice has become highly visible in the public sphere.
The revelation leaves many wondering about the implications of this major life change for Vusi Nova’s music career and personal journey.
