Fighting for my DREAMS & winning against ALL ODDS | Brenda Mtambo

[@nonhlanhlamokoena539]

I don't know of anyone who could have handled this interview with as much empathy and sensitivity as David did. Thank you for taking your guests to a place of vulnerability where no one else can.

[@WellyDliwayo]

I agree 100% and it's also therapeutic

[@bemesuelly4895]

I love Brenda, she sang at my wedding while she was still at Zwelibanzi❤❤

[@mphoramokolo5555]

Brenda' story is a story of most of us. Most times it is strangers that gives out a helping hand.

[@DineoDinnyDee]

Chopping onions. Such a strong woman. So inspired, this shows there's always someone who went through the worst than you and them still standing and even flying high is very motivating

[@poppyful4377]

The first half of this interview was sad. She came across as someone in pain. I do relate to her story and it also reminds me of Iyanla Vanzant's book: Yesterday I cried. Very intelligent, mindful, self-aware lady. I wish her success in all areas of her life❤

[@masegomokhine4019]

I have been delaying to watch this episode for this reason I am crying profusely damn.... Love it.

[@leratosehoole2909]

Oh Brenda😢I am trying to be strong but this interview is so deep and I just want to hug you

[@Immaculate_24]

What a Woman♥️Can you host Advocate Nakedi Ribane? For us🥺

[@EngineerYLShow]

What a soul-shifting conversation. Thank you for sharing Brenda & Brother David for facilitating it with so much care.

[@leratosehoole2909]

A person worthy of writing a book to help others. Yooo😢this interview took me to many places. God will keep on blessing you. When you said you asked your grandmother to go stay with you in Johannesburg" , i had an opportunity to take my grandmother and she stayed with us for 13 yrs. Gogo was a gift for you ❤

[@sibusisosangweni8094]

a phenomenal and outstanding soul she is....... i will never forget watching that mam Winnie perfomance, i literally cried

[@VuyiswaMajola-f2i]

I love this beautiful lady with all my heart. The calmness in her voice, the way she articulate herself, she knows herself fully and comfortable ❤️❤️.

[@phumlapearl9794]

After watching I had to go back and play all her songs … My God I’m so touched and love her as I relate with her story❤

[@sthembilethanjekwayo_za]

I don't think she has even scraped the suffice yet....she's still gonna go far. Her voice is deep in every way. I love her. 🥰😍

[@thabobotopela5946]

After hearing her story I love her even more. My crush 🥰 and musical Queen 👑😍

[@zamamngadi7873]

I am in awe of Sis Brenda Mtambo. What a lady. This interview was so inspiring. My Friday night in was made! Wow wow wow... I watched till 1:37:53 and fell asleep because wheeeyeha, there is plenty to digest but i continued watching when i woke up. Powerful interview, thank you for bring this conversation from your lips to our ears.

[@sisiphombanga-zw2wm]

Oh I love this woman so much 😍 may God give her strength to cope with life. ❤

[@Ndumy_Mgabadeli]

Oh what a touching conversation, I love Brenda so much, speaks with so much Grace...a huge shout out to David for driving this conversation with care.

[@onesimo.ooo3]

Oh sis Brenda! What a powerful story you've shared! I'm in absolute awe of your journey. I can't wrap my head around the fact that your incredible voice - the very same one I cannot get over - was once a source of insecurity for you. The way you sound is what drew me in to you. It's incredible how something that once brought you doubt can be an amazing symphony to many. I'm sorry for all the pain and struggles you had to endure growing up. My heart goes to you. Uxolo. May you continue finding comfort and healing. Ngxesi sisi. I always knew there was something extraordinary about you beyond your music but hearing your story has put everything into perspective. Your resilience, your strength and your authenticity have taken my admiration to a whole new level. From your days with Joyous Celebration to your solo work, I've been hooked. Now, it's not just your voice that has me devoted, your STORY has sealed my devotion. Thank you for sharing your gift, struggles and triumphs with us. You're an inspiration, sis Brenda! And Bra Dave, amazing work! This is an interview we never knew we needed to have, a story we never knew we needed to hear. You handled it with such sensitivity and care. Big ups to you.

[@lindiwevilakati989]

I love her. She is the best, greatest worshipper, a true definition of a phenomenal woman. Sisi Brenda I love you!!!❤❤❤

[@MorolongWaMorakile]

Why am I crying just two seconds into this interview? 🥹😭Oh Brenda, may God grant you strength. 🙏🏾

[@Maliviwe24]

Thanks David for an amazing interview. Brenda, you are an amazing soul. May God continue blessing both of you.

[@ellenthela754]

She has a fighting spirit, I love her

[@MegaSivuyile]

Am I the only one in tears listening to this?😥

[@ntombigazi-mbeleni2583]

My mom introduced me to her music, I remember (I believe ) is to me 1 of the most amazing songs ive ever listened to

[@AngelineMohlomenyane]

Thank you bra David. I think somehow it wasn't a mistake listening to this, I had to and it's by God's grace. Sometimes we think we are going through things and end up thinking God is not with us but people like sis Brenda keeps us going, they are encouraging us. Wow this is a heartbreaking story but end up good. Thank you sister Brenda and a principal 👏

[@Miss_Zimm]

SO emotional listening to the interview... Brenda you such a strong woman.. I just wanna hug you so much... Thank you so much for sharing... God loves you so much because you always had angels around you e.g. your principal, your teachers..

[@njabulobuthelezi2188]

You not alone sisi....your story is exactly same as mine. Difference being that I'm a male and was raised by my grandfather.

[@nkazimulontanzi9608]

I hope you're in a better space ❤

[@amandajiri]

You are so gracious telling even the most difficult parts of your story. Brenda it makes sense why you hold so much presence in every stage and space you enter. It's the magic you carry.

[@WellyDliwayo]

True specialy the gospel songs😊

[@lebohangmoleko8164]

Her story is a story of victory indeed. If fathers could realise how much they hurt us as their offspring’s!😢 Yoh! God heal the rejected babies.

[@noxolosakang6547]

Million hugs to you, Brenda. You are a rose that mushroomed from the cement..

[@YazuthoMaqhingendoda]

Thank you sis Breanda , very touching story You've healed me big time❤❤🎉

[@MisoJwara]

I have always loved Brenda, but after watching this, I just wanna lift her up in prayer and send hugs and love her way.😢

[@carolmgoza]

Thank you for this interview… I love Brenda Mntambo. What a beautiful wise woman. Siyabonga!

[@berrymonkge1862]

We all hve a sad story behind our success.... It's grim n sad Her voice though..... Golden

[@bonim3051]

This interview got me crying yet I could not switch off. To God be the glory for the life of Brendah . ...yoooo this was deep and I listened to all your podcast ....it literrary like Mam Nandi life story ...Siyabonga we mtaka Mashabela

[@nokuthulamatimelo5043]

Thank you so much Brenda your story is healing and giving hope to most of us❤❤❤ You are so brave, beautiful and wonderfully made by God. Thank you for blessing us ❤

[@elvisndlovu1232]

Now this is a legend, an icon that is underrated.....I love her so so much, I got to know her from Joyous Celebration

[@bonolomoeti7166]

Sis Brenda that " I was abused" you made me cry mind you I'm at work I cant even concentrate I think I'm overwhelmed because I really love you 😭😭

[@nonzukisomahlakata7734]

So sorry you had to go through that...

[@mamoketebokhale9794]

I know usis Brenda ❤️for her music this is nice to listen to. She is so soft spoken it amazes me because her voice is so strong and powerful.

[@nomthethomgojo6892]

How refreshing cc thank goodness you made it out of the pain,i don’t know your music but am gonna find it and listen you are such an inspiration cc 80th born kids 🤜🏽😊

[@DennisTawanda]

Brenda is such a strong human!!!❤❤wishing her all the love and light

[@mbalimaseko4201]

"Every dream that you have, do all of it, if fail in it, you're failing in it but do all of them" powerful reflective conversation, this is a God story. God is in every story. Good one David!

[@lindim7569]

I loooved Brenda's perspective on the culture of dancing in South Africa. This is not new it just got the world's attention only now. From our traditional dances, pantsula, ivy, gumboots and many other dances that we were able to keep ourselves happy with while maneuvering through our struggles of life. We should never be ashamed today when we find ourselves to be identified as a dancing/happy nation. We've in the past carried coffins of our assassinated heroes on our shoulders to the graveyard while singing the struggle songs and dancing. We were not dancing but the spirit was carrying us. We've created songs to situations within a matter of seconds. I don't think we just dance but this is spiritual and there's something that happens within that controls our rhythm. I believe it's the vibe that Brenda mentioned and we don't have to be ashamed of it. It runs through our blood.

[@shadrackphiri8217]

Dancing and singing was coping mechanism for Africans

[@thabisilemkhize1514]

What a very sad interview 😢 but very inspiring as well. I pray that she may heal from all her past pains and trauma. May she find peace and be continually blessed because she's been through enough in this life, she deserves peace and joy now ❤

[@emzaneliswa3333]

I have so much time for Abuti Mdeva and Sis Brenda Mtambo. Anyday anytime, great interview and so inspiring as well. Rea leboha🙏🙏King👑 and Queen👑

[@delightnukeri7710]

I love sis brenda from Joyous, i was Brenda Mtambo at home, and my friend was Mahalia etc and i used to sing this sing that song "more" if you see her you could tell the talent through her voice. And when she left to be brenda Mtambo on her own i still followed her and it happen than Thamidish is a friend with my friend, so again universe brought us here

[@duduzilendaba-82]

Most touching interview. So much resonation in your lifestory. Much love to you Brenda. May you find healing.❤

[@The-truth-about-the-truth]

One of the best interviews from Bra Dave, your interviewing skills are top tier. It was like a beautiful conversation between friends catching up. Not once did you interject. She was comfortable to open up and lay her soul. You are a gentle giant bra D. A lot of people can learn from you. ❤Nawe sis Brenda. Hwat a beautiful heart breaking story. I was introduced to you when she made song with the late Thami Thabethe. Since then youve always had my heart. ❤

[@gugulethumawela3737]

How she made me cry , woman you are a warrior. Stay blessed we love 💋🥰🫂

[@JezzySH]

True Living Legends, thank You Malome David for this platform and mostly Thanks Sis Brenda for sharing your life journey with us. ❤❤

[@malumskhulu]

Childhood traumas are something else, man. I pray Brenda to cope with hers. By coming to this show she continues her therapy. Kuzolunga. May everyone reading this and has their own childhood skeletons to find healing❤

[@ayandabaca7545]

Shoutout to the principal.

[@naledimay7503]

I saw him today and gave him a handshake and thanked him for being Indoda. Siyabonga kuMvelase

[@KelebogileRapulana]

I am forever watching Obuti David's interviews but this is the saddest interview I have ever watched 💔💔💔 I have never seen a person in so much pain at the same time so strong ❤❤❤#superwoman

[@nomzekelomdloyiya620]

Thank you Brenda for sharing your story with us. King David, you will always be famous ke sana😍❤

[@MokgadiNestar]

Wow , what an incredible soul you are hosting out there King Dee. I love ❤❤❤her so much, There is another song called. "It's over now. I love it so much

[@forgymokalapa1487]

I can relate to her story so much. This whole interview has been such a mirror for me.

[@thulindhlovu4672]

all i can say its Wow Wow Wow!!! am even getting goosebumps just by listening to this interview...Jesus, uncle Dave you ate and left no crumbs.

[@phelarephelemusicacademy8330]

Brenda's story is inspiring. Well done, lady B🤸🏾‍♂️🤸🏿🤸🏿‍♂️🤸🏿🤸🏿‍♂️🤸🏾‍♂️🤸🏿🤸🏿‍♂️🤸🏿

[@thulimazibuko2600]

I met sis Brenda at a Women’s conference in 2022 (she’s warm and friendly) and watched her singing beautifully with Lizz Wright at the Joy of Jazz. What an amazing soul ❤ God will restore all you have lost in Jesus Name sisi ❤️

[@sihlekhomo8516]

Thank you for sharing your story with us, it touching and teaching life journey.

[@lesegondhlovu5568]

I have not suffered anything like this, but Brenda you are my hero... Yes you had help, but you are the most amazing person ❤️

[@nomvulazungu6762]

Ohhhh my baby. A phenomenal woman❤

[@ntuthuzelosheleni4109]

Am inspired by her story plus she's beautiful ❤❤ amazing woman.

[@naumiyomi15]

In all honesty, how many people are in the same place emotionally and can accept it? The power is in acknowledgement, Brenda. Wishing you all the best, because you are the best and deserve all of the best ❤

[@meltamafuma4793]

Beautiful interview King David. Sesi Brenda thanks for sharing yourself with us. Strength to you💚

[@LuvuyoSwelindawo-hw6gm]

I'm so inspired by her strength and believing in her self always...let me take that from her ❤

[@SamkeloJijana]

Love and strength to you Brenda🫶 You make amazing music ✨🔥

[@wandilemkhize7765]

Aaah man. Best one from Brenda. Love you so much sis❤❤

[@tsakaneelihle4846]

You are the best sisi avekubhlungu ukubanomama ongenandaba against all odds you pushing sis ❤

[@thatomokoena1533]

The love I have for this woman. Yo! Brenda❤ And its not even about the music but her persona and presence nje fills the room.

[@nduduzongubane9520]

Some much respect for this woman❤

[@nomfundopatience5507]

Such a genuine conversation. Thank you

[@khulekanin8610]

Yoh, I love Brenda Mtambo❤

[@javamane-og8gu]

This interview was quite educational I learned a lot from Brenda's story... You owe us a book Brenda

[@ggnozi1258]

I'm not disregarding others' pain but as an 80's baby ,I'm in pain because things were covere, and we were conditioned to bottle things😢😢

[@sihawukelesihawukele102]

Such a tragic childhood Brenda grow up from and thanks to her for her bravery to share her childhood story. We learn everyday. Bra Dave is the best in his game currently💯

[@siphokazivacu7725]

Muhle Sisi May God continue to bless you after all you went through

[@mphobopapelive8291]

Oh Brenda😢...Busezweni..more strength to you

[@OkuhleMtilwaKaMjoli]

Brenda's Song "Themba Njalo" has taken on a deeper meaning for me after the interview. "Noma inkinga zihlasela zikwenza ungaboni, THEMBA NJALO". I LOVE YOU SO MUCH❤❤

[@tshedi2966]

It's a good thing. Thank you so much for sharing your story. Thanks to King Mdeva for creating this platform. Not only did it add to her healing, your journey brought hope and healing to us.Re a leboga🙏

[@millicentg1]

Oh Brenda, i'm sorry for the pain you went through.. no wonder i love you music, it's healing.. Keep going dadewethu❤❤

[@masegomokua]

Thanks for the interview Mdeva, God bless you and heal you Brenda ❤

[@sokumilangayebangeni3018]

All I can say uNqobile sisi wam what an inspiring story ❤

[@vuyontshangase5671]

Love you Brenda and big ups to the Host❤❤❤❤

[@mzikayisentuli4449]

Now speaking of studying at tertiary without funds....yooh that hard, most of us went through that trauma .Brenda, you are a shining STAR.

[@londiwegumede3103]

Subscribed and liked before listening to the podcast because Brenda 😍😍😍 is everything

[@PalesaBrendaJele-fk4mx]

May God heal u Brenda

[@WellyDliwayo]

Thank you for sharing and you have encouraged a lot of people with your story love u music 😊

[@sibongisenisakhele3114]

Beautiful soul!

[@mpumesithole468]

I love Brenda, I enjoy her music so much.

[@vuyolupondwana3668]

I love your music sooo much Brenda ❤️ Once had a gym session with you and I was so star struck 😂

[@zamontombela9198]

I started to love you from joyous celebration b4 i even know ur voice as a backing vocalist and i can't even tell you why But after this story i love you more and our story is almost the same I hope i will meet you one day

[@ayandakhanyile1797]

I love Brenda❤ and you Bra Dave🙌

[@loud_inkdlamini]

That offering of yibambeni webafana at the Market Theatre was such a moving experience! Truly need to see her perform it more

[@mjiyakhosamukelisiwe7623]

Oh God Brenda tears rolling down, you are not alone. I didn't get my mothers love. My grandmother was my mother she loved me so much she died at the age of 92 in 2022. I miss her so much😢

[@MotanyaneMathumetse]

Now, the song makes sense: Jesu Msindisi ft Brenda Mtambo by Benjamin Dube Hambi nami kulendlela Inobunzima Baba Bamb'isandla sami njalo, endleleni

[@ondelam1234]

Not me thinking I am going through the most kanti there is someon who has been through the worst😭😭😭😭

[@NtombiTshabalala-k5i]

Oh Sis Brenda😢, so emotional watching this

[@love_bird-w9b]

Truly an inspiration sis Brenda ❤❤