An hour spent with Joel Rebaone Keitumele, well-known as 'Ntsoro' reveals that he is a laid back 30-something-year-old who enjoys spending time with his family and ministering the Word of God.His claim to fame dates back in 2000 when he released a gospel album titled I Live To Worship Jehova, which went on to do fairly well in the market. Keitumele who was raised in a Christian home was introduced to music at the tender age of 10 years old when he was still in primary school. By the age 13 the young man had already mastered playing the keyboard to an extent that he would receive invitations from schools to perform his musical acts. "I was a very hyperactive child and some called me a jack of all trades. I was in a traditional dancing troupe, part of a drama group, in the school choir and I also played football. I was a popular and sociable child," he explains.
After scooping the best actor award in senior secondary school Keitumele realised that entertaining people was his true calling. His love for acting was fuelled by South African actor Sello Maake ka Ncube who played the role of Archie Moroka in the well-known South African soapy, Generations."I admired the way that he connected with the viewers and would have people eating out of his hand. I could see more of myself in him," he says. In 2003 he plucked up the courage to audition for a gospel television presenting job after seeing an advert. "I remember seeing some familiar faces, some of who were seasoned presenters but I did not let that deter or intimidate me as I am passionate about gospel music," he reminisces. His gospel background and his being a devoted Christian must have worked to Keitumele's advantage because he managed to win over the judges and after a few days, he was selected as the new presenter for Melodi Ya Kgalaletso.
