‘Why Black?’ – Gogo Skhotheni’s Black Baptism Outfit Raises Eyebrows on Social Media
Eyebrows were raised across social media after Gogo Skhotheni, a popular media personality and former sangoma, was baptized while wearing black.
The video of the baptism ceremony has gone viral, sparking debate about her choice of attire.
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From Ancestral Calling to Christ- Gogo Skhotheni Baptism
Sharing a video and images of the ceremony on social media, she described the moment as the “most sacred turning point” in her life.
In a heartfelt caption, Gogo Skhotheni reflected on her transformation, describing her journey from being a sangoma to finding a new spiritual path.
“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 wrote.
‘I Have Laid Down the Bones and the Beads’- Gogo Skhotheni
Gogo Skhotheni shared that she has fully surrendered her past life, stating,
“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 just a new chapter—it is a whole new life. I am no longer who I was,” she declared.
Controversy Over Baptism Attire
While many congratulated her on her spiritual rebirth, her baptism video also sparked debate—particularly over her choice of attire. Skhotheni was baptized wearing black, a move that left many netizens puzzled. Critics questioned why she did not wear white, which is traditionally associated with purity and spiritual renewal in baptism ceremonies.