09 Nov 2026

For gospel musician, Wethwezi Katengua, music is more than entertainment. It is a ministry through which he seeksto inspire faith, offer healing and bring people closer to God. Popularly known as Apostle Pee’H, Maun born,  Katengua has nurtured his passion for music from an early age, drawing inspiration from his childhood experiences and love for rhumba.

 Today, he is carving a distinctive musical identity by blending contemporary rhumba with gospel, creating a sound that allows believers to celebrate their faith through music and dance. His artistic journey dates back to 1997 when he began participating in school choirs, traditional dance and drama. 

Apostle Pee’H’s interest in music continued to grow, eventually leading him to record and release his first single, Re a mo leboga, in 2014. He has since released nine singles.

His latest offering, Ke na le Modisa, is a single from an upcoming album and was recorded at Oscar Productions (Pty) Ltd.

The song carries a deeply spiritual message centred on faith, trust and dependence on God, particularly during difficult moments. 

Katengua draws inspiration from a personal spiritual experience in which he recall a vision of his grandmother reminding him of the lessons she had taught him, rooted in Psalm 23.

He says the experience reinforced the importance of holding on to faith even when confronted by life’s darkest moments.

 “Through this song, I want to remind listeners to always lean on God, regardless of the situations they may be going through. They should never doubt him because he is able to redeem them,” he said. His choice of gospel-rhumba is equally rooted in childhood memories. 

He recalls growing up watching his brother listen and dance to rhumba, an experience that gradually developed into a lasting musical passion.

 Katengua’s appreciation for the genre deepened later when he joined praise and worship groups, where he interacted with experienced musicians who also played rhumba.

For him, combining gospel with rhumba provides an opportunity to communicate spiritual messages while embracing changing musical tastes within the church.

 He observes that contemporary worship has evolved, with modern sounds becoming increasingly accepted in church settings. 

Gospel-rhumba therefore, offers an avenue to reach Christians who enjoy lively rhythms while maintaining the central message of the gospel.

Despite challenges encountered, Katengua remains determined to grow his musical ministry. He identifies limited support for emerging artists as one of the major obstacles confronting the creative industry, particularly the gospel music fraternity.

Therefore, he believes established musicians could do more to create opportunities for upcoming artists by sharing platforms, facilitating bookings and helping them gain exposure.

 Looking ahead, his ambition is to establish a recording studio where he can produce music whenever inspiration strikes, while mentoring and nurturing other artists to develop their talents.

He encourages both established and upcoming musicians to remain committed to their craft, work hard and ensure their music reaches the intended audience. For Katengua, music should never be treated as a competition but as a universal language capable of connecting people across different backgrounds. He regards it as a form of healing and expression, believing that blending gospel and rhumba allows him to reach beyond traditional gospel audiences while remaining firmly grounded in his faith. ENDS