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Who is Khanyisa?
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Matthew Kennedy Vocalist, born and bred in Zimbabwe, he is at present the only non-South African member. Prior to joining Khanyisa, he co-lead a Baptist youth outreach ministry team. "I've come to realize that my only real security is in being obedient to God's call on my life. I am a Proverbs 3 vs 4-5 man." |
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Gio Fisher Vocalist and dancer, Gio comes from a professional dance background, having worked in musicals internationally. In 1991, while still singing and dancing for a Jazz-band, she committed her life to Jesus Christ. Six months later she joined Khanyisa. Gio's a qualified modern dance teacher who's dream it is to start her own Christian dance studio where she can train up young people, not only to be excellent in what they do but also how to use their talents to glorify the Lord alone. Jeremiah 29:11-For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. |
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Deon Plaatjies Vocalist and dancer, On completion of High School, Deon studied Marketing before joining a Youth for Christ drama and dance ministry. In 1993 he joined Khanyisa on a full-time basis. His uniqueness not only lies in his singing and dancing ability, but also in his passion to break down the walls of racial division. |
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Melony Bekkers Vocalist and dancer, After serving with Youth for Christ (a non-denominational, international organization), as a volunteer, she joined Khanyisa. Melony's personal testimony speaks of one who has overcome the pain of personal rejection. "I have a passion to see young people come to understand that God has a purpose for their lives. No one is a nobody, "says Mel. |
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Leon Jaftha Leon Jaftha - bass player, Leon was born and raised in a small town in South Africa where poverty, racism and prejudice prevailed. At the age of twelve, he committed his life to the Lord. His ability to rise above his circumstances is evident in the fact that at the age of 19, on his own accord, he started a music school for disadvantaged young people. He is a firm believer in not allowing your circumstances to dictate your destiny. "Jesus can, Just let Him be the One." |
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Rolf Weichardt Keyboardist and leader of the pack. After graduating from the University of Cape Town in South Africa, he worked for Youth for Christ for several years. Khanyisa was started whilst working in one of South Africa's biggest squatter camps (ghetto's). During this time Rolf witnessed the intense anger and pain of young black South Africans because of the injustice in their country. Rolf's mission and conviction from onset, simply was to make a difference in bringing different race groups together. He quote's, "BEHOLD HOW GOOD AND HOW PLEASANT IT IS WHEN BROTHERS DWELL TOGETHER". |
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Llewellyn
Pearce Llew brings a freshness to Khanyisa with his hands-on, down to earth approach to his Christian walk. His favorite scripture at present is Psalm 34:4 |
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