The year 2012 looks bright for local gospel super group Worship House.

The group, which has become like a university of music by identifying talent in Limpopo and nurturing it, received a nomination for the MLFM Music Awards. As if that was not enough, they also received nomination in the Tshivenda Music Awards (TSHIMA) in the gospel category.

Only last week, the group that was founded by the charismatic Bishop Dagada, received further recognition when they became the first group from Limpopo to receive five nominations in the 2012 SABC Crown Gospel Awards.

The well-travelled group, which has performed around the country and even outside its borders, was nominated for the best worship album for their latest album, True Worship 2012, best traditional album, Egolgotha/Calvary, best praise album, Project 9 Live in Soweto, classic of all times, Old Time Gospel, and best gospel group.

Lufuno Dagada, one of the founding members of the group, is now a solo artist and is making a name for himself. He also received a nomination for the best gospel DVD after being nominated in the Tshima Awards.

In their fifth year of running, the finals of the awards will take place on 18 November at the Durban International Convention Centre.  The competition received 412 entries this year.

Bishop Isaac Dagada, the group's founder, is bubbling with confidence. "This is Worship House's season. We will not come back empty-handed. At the least we are aiming for two awards. We are also inviting all other churches to come and join us in Durban; we still have seats waiting for them,” said an ecstatic Dagada.

Those wishing to accompany the group to Durban can phone Vhahangwele at 076 170 3774.