Gogo Skhotheni has taken a powerful step in her spiritual journey by getting baptised—on her 33rd birthday. The reality TV star, DJ, and well-known sangoma surprised many when she shared an emotional video of her baptism online, announcing that she had officially left behind her life as a sangoma.
In a heartfelt message, Gogo Skhotheni opened up about her decision and the deep meaning behind this transformation.
“Today marks the most sacred turning point of my life, and it’s no coincidence that it happens on my birthday,” she wrote. “I once walked a path deeply rooted in ancestral calling as a sangoma, seeking truth and healing the only way I knew. But in the quiet cries of my soul, Jesus found me. He called me out of the shadows and into His marvellous light.”
She continued, “I have laid down the bones, the beads, and the burdens, and in return I have received grace, peace and eternal life. Through baptism, I have died to my old self and risen with Christ. This is not only a new chapter, it is a whole new life. I am no longer who I was. On the very day I was born into this world, I have now been born again in spirit. Reborn, redeemed and restored by the blood of Jesus. To Him be all the glory.”
Speaking to TshisaLIVE, she explained that she is committed to her new path, even if it means dealing with criticism. “This is real,” she said. Gogo Skhotheni also revealed she plans to start hosting prayer sessions soon.
Although she has stepped away from traditional healing, she confirmed she won’t be changing her stage name anytime soon. “I’m not willing to change my stage name because I’ve worked hard for the Skhotheni brand, not only as a sangoma but as an entrepreneur and DJ, so I am not going to change it any time soon. I won’t listen to anyone rushing me to do it.”
Her announcement was met with backlash from some of her initiates, but she remains firm. “They need help more than I do. I am 10 times ahead with my mental health so it doesn’t break me. It hurts because these are people I’ve taken as my own children, so seeing such hurts me, but that does not stop me being myself. We move on.”
