Mmatema Unveils “He Still Can” and “O a Ntwanela” from Heart of Gratitude Unplugged Sessions

South African gospel artist Mmatema Moremi has released powerful acoustic video performances of He Still Can and O a Ntwanela from her live album Heart of Gratitude. The sessions were recorded at Pet Door Studios in Sandton, offering a raw, intimate worship experience that resonates with listeners globally.

Mmatema recorded the unplugged sessions with the goal of sharing the heart of her music in its purest form. She opens the He Still Can session by inviting listeners into worship, acknowledging God’s power and faithfulness. This performance emphasizes spiritual healing, encouragement, and God’s ability to move in every situation. The live footage captures authentic praise moments, heartfelt vocals, and spontaneous worship. The lyrics declare God’s power over storms, sickness, and emotional battles, reminding viewers that God still moves and acts today.

The title He Still Can highlights belief in God’s unchanging nature. The repeated affirmation He still can. He will functions as a declaration of hope for believers facing obstacles or discouragement. The message is simple but strong. God acts. God heals. God restores. Your faith and gratitude shape how you receive this song’s encouragement.

Key themes in He Still Can include God’s power in creation and life, God’s victory over life’s challenges, sickness and oppression, and worship as a declaration of faith and gratitude. The performance includes spontaneous worship interludes that lift the song beyond a studio track into a living worship moment.

Following He Still Can, Mmatema delivers O a Ntwanela, featuring Mapula Phaho. This song appears on the Heart of Gratitude album and reinforces God’s faithfulness in every circumstance. The phrase O a ntwanela translates to You fight for me. The lyrics declare that God neither gets burdened nor defeated, and constantly defends and strengthens believers. The chorus repeats the witness of seeing God fight and never lose. The live studio setting preserves the song’s energy and the emotional connection between the vocalists and the message they proclaim.

Heart of Gratitude is a live-recorded gospel album that debuted on 18 April 2025. Mmatema describes the project as her gratitude journal in musical form. The album blends praise, testimony, worship and personal reflection. It was recorded at the Pretoria State Theatre before a live audience. The project contains 15 tracks, including He Still Can and O a Ntwanela, and has elevated Mmatema’s profile in the gospel music scene.

Both songs and their unplugged sessions showcase Mmatema’s vocal range and her ability to turn deep worship themes into accessible music. The O a Ntwanela music video on her official channel has reached millions, reflecting strong engagement from gospel fans. The messages resonate because they speak to universal struggles while pointing to unwavering faith and victory in God.

Mmatema’s unplugged sessions for He Still Can and O a Ntwanela give fans a closer look at her spiritual heart. The stripped-down recordings highlight emotion, worship energy and lyrical depth. These sessions are a fresh way to experience two standout tracks from Heart of Gratitude, and they continue to inspire believers in their personal faith journeys.

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HArZCkySA8w