South African gospel group Omega Circle has unveiled a deeply personal new EP titled “Worship Songs I Could Have Sang With My Mother,” a project that blends faith, reflection, and remembrance into a moving worship experience.
The EP was inspired by the songwriter’s reflection on losing his mother, a loss that has lingered for 20 years. “Losing a mother is perhaps one of the hardest things you can experience,” he says. “It shakes your foundation and challenges the trust you have in the world. But in that emptiness, I found myself turning to God, trusting Him to guide me.”
Central to the EP is the theme of trust, captured in the phrase “Ndithembe kuwe,” meaning “I trust in You.” This phrase resonates throughout the songs, reflecting the faith and hope that helped him navigate grief.
The EP came about unexpectedly. One February morning, the songwriter awoke feeling uninspired, only to realize that this year marked 20 years since his mother passed. That reflection sparked a wave of creativity, leading him to write the songs he imagined he and his mother would have sung together — perhaps even with the grandchildren she never met.
The songs were born in quiet moments of reflection — some in the early hours before dawn, others in spontaneous bursts of inspiration. Every track was written specifically for this EP, with one exception: a reimagined version of Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika, which opens the project and sets the tone for the spiritual journey.
“This EP is a tribute to my first love — the woman who taught me how to love myself and how to love God,” the group explains. “Worship music becomes a bridge, connecting us to the warmth and love we can no longer physically experience.”
“Worship Songs I Could Have Sang With My Mother” is a space for reflection, worship, and healing — transforming grief into praise and memory into song.
The EP is available on major streaming platforms:
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Through this release, Omega Circle offers listeners a heartfelt worship experience — a reminder that faith, trust, and love endure even in the face of loss.
