In a remarkable transformation that’s turning heads across South Africa, Gogo Skhotheni—once known for her spiritual work as a sangoma—has traded ancestral calling for Christian ministry, embracing a new identity as a DJ-turned-pastor.
After publicly stepping away from her role as a traditional healer, Skhotheni shocked followers by diving into the music scene as a DJ. But her journey didn’t stop there. She recently announced her full conversion to Christianity, and now she’s preparing to launch her own church, bringing together her love for music and faith in a unique blend she calls “church on decks.”
“God found me on the dancefloor,” Skhotheni said in a recent interview. “Now I want to help others meet Him through music and worship.”
Her upcoming church will reportedly combine DJ performances with sermons, aiming to reach a younger, unconventional audience seeking faith outside traditional structures.
Skhotheni’s radical journey—from ancestral healer to Christian pastor and musical evangelist—has sparked both praise and criticism, especially from those who once followed her in the traditional spiritual community. But she remains unapologetic.
“I’ve served the ancestors. Now I serve Jesus,” she said. “This is my purpose.”
As her popularity grows on social media and in spiritual circles, many are watching closely to see how Skhotheni’s fusion of faith, sound, and stage will shape a new wave of modern ministry in South Africa.
