The sky is the limit for gospel rising star Bucy Radebe, who walked away with two accolades at the South African Music Awards (Samas) on Saturday.
Radebe bagged the White Star Newcomer of the Year and Best Traditional Faith Album during the 27th edition of the Samas, which was staged virtually.
Radebe, who stepped out of the shadow of backing many gospel artists last year and launched her own career, was competing against Xolly Mncwango, Banda Banda & The Crocodiles and Azana in the best newcomer category.
The 34-year-old said it was an honour to win two awards in her first year as a solo artist.
"I am very happy and excited. I don't have words to express what I am feeling right now. But I am over the moon. I have never thought I stood a chance to win against some of the greatest talents that I was nominated with.
"I was happy and satisfied with just a nomination. Winning two Sama awards with just my debut album is just out of this world," she said.
Her debut, titled Spiritual Encounter, was released in February last year. It opened international doors for the singer and won awards in the process.
Radebe scored a US tour, which had to be cancelled due to the outbreak of Covid-19 last year. The album won the best newcomer award at the Crown Gospel Music Awards in November and is also nominated for the Ingoma Awards set for August 28.
