Walk on Water: Veronica Mofokeng's Obedience Journey
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Walk on Water: Veronica Mofokeng's Obedience Journey
On JustGospel's Joyful Journey Home with Carlett, cruise ship entertainer Veronica Mofokeng (Dipuo) shared how radical obedience took her from Lekwa FM newsreader to Royal Caribbean, becoming the first in her family to break ground internationally.
From Newsreader to the World
"I served my community through journalism at Lekwa FM, Tete FM, KCAU Radio. I always loved communications and media," Veronica recalled. "After serving, I decided: let me study journalism. The Word says study to show yourself approved. I wanted it on paper even though I had experience."
COVID changed everything. "Citizen journalism became huge—ordinary citizens telling stories on social media. By the time you receive a story as a journalist, it's not breaking news anymore. I realized how competitive it was becoming, but I also wanted to do more. I'd been doing informing and educating, but never stepped into entertainment. That's when I went into cruise ships."
First Time Everything
"It was my first time on a flight, going through customs, in a foreign country. Everything. But God being faithful would never give me a task He knows I can't execute. He never left nor forsook me." Royal Caribbean, the world's biggest cruise line, exposed her to 64 nationalities—not just American guests, but Filipino, Indian, Chinese, Mexican colleagues.
"You're spending seven months with 64 nationalities—restaurant workers, your department, your boss. It blew my mind, opened me up to seeing people for who they really are. It boils down to who we are as human beings, not where you're from."
Cultural Bridge Builder
"There's a certain way we're raised as Africans—norms that become principles and values. When you meet people from different walks, you realize what's common basic knowledge to you isn't common to the next person. We Africans walk in a room and greet before anything. But I'd work with people who walk in and start talking about the agenda."
Rather than frustration, she chose teaching. "Before I jump to judgment and label people as unruly or lacking basic social etiquette, I stand aside and learn how I do things. They adopt it because we're the reflection of God—a city on a hill, salt of the earth. Whether we like it or not, people adopt what we do. They see your way of life is better."
Now her department greets upon entering. "You read the room, see how people are doing. Smiles all around—that's who we are as Africans. We're warm, welcoming, receiving. You spread that on the other side of the world and become unforgettable."
Guest feedback: "They might forget the name—it's difficult because I use my African name Dipuo—but they say 'the African lady in entertainment division, she's very memorable. Such high energy. We love how she delivered trivia.' It's the little things that make people remember you."
The Pioneer Anointing
"When you're from a family where the greatest thing is completing high school, you celebrate milestones beyond grade 12 and NSC. You graduate with a national diploma and you're like: but God, what are You doing? You're doing something new."
Her relationship with God? "I don't perceive Him as a distant mystical being on clouds. I perceive Him as my Father. Every time He talks to me, I'm honest: Father, I have no reference for this. Nobody in my bloodline has done this. Nobody close I can go to when lost or confused. He says: look to Me. This is why I'm making you the first to walk this path so nobody can take the glory."
The Glory Goes to God
"If it hadn't been for Him, I'd never perceive this career as mine. I'd look at it and think: not for me. This is for people with a different tax bracket, raised in particular families, the elite. But when you have God as Father, you realize how He sees you. You start living and believing it as He says because He's not a God who lies."
Walk on Water: Veronica Mofokeng's Obedience Journey
On JustGospel's Joyful Journey Home with Carlett, cruise ship entertainer Veronica Mofokeng (Dipuo) shared how radical obedience took her from Lekwa FM newsreader to Royal Caribbean, becoming the first in her family to break ground internationally.
From Newsreader to the World
"I served my community through journalism at Lekwa FM, Tete FM, KCAU Radio. I always loved communications and media," Veronica recalled. "After serving, I decided: let me study journalism. The Word says study to show yourself approved. I wanted it on paper even though I had experience."
COVID changed everything. "Citizen journalism became huge—ordinary citizens telling stories on social media. By the time you receive a story as a journalist, it's not breaking news anymore. I realized how competitive it was becoming, but I also wanted to do more. I'd been doing informing and educating, but never stepped into entertainment. That's when I went into cruise ships."
First Time Everything
"It was my first time on a flight, going through customs, in a foreign country. Everything. But God being faithful would never give me a task He knows I can't execute. He never left nor forsook me." Royal Caribbean, the world's biggest cruise line, exposed her to 64 nationalities—not just American guests, but Filipino, Indian, Chinese, Mexican colleagues.
"You're spending seven months with 64 nationalities—restaurant workers, your department, your boss. It blew my mind, opened me up to seeing people for who they really are. It boils down to who we are as human beings, not where you're from."
Cultural Bridge Builder
"There's a certain way we're raised as Africans—norms that become principles and values. When you meet people from different walks, you realize what's common basic knowledge to you isn't common to the next person. We Africans walk in a room and greet before anything. But I'd work with people who walk in and start talking about the agenda."
Rather than frustration, she chose teaching. "Before I jump to judgment and label people as unruly or lacking basic social etiquette, I stand aside and learn how I do things. They adopt it because we're the reflection of God—a city on a hill, salt of the earth. Whether we like it or not, people adopt what we do. They see your way of life is better."
Now her department greets upon entering. "You read the room, see how people are doing. Smiles all around—that's who we are as Africans. We're warm, welcoming, receiving. You spread that on the other side of the world and become unforgettable."
Guest feedback: "They might forget the name—it's difficult because I use my African name Dipuo—but they say 'the African lady in entertainment division, she's very memorable. Such high energy. We love how she delivered trivia.' It's the little things that make people remember you."
The Pioneer Anointing
"When you're from a family where the greatest thing is completing high school, you celebrate milestones beyond grade 12 and NSC. You graduate with a national diploma and you're like: but God, what are You doing? You're doing something new."
Her relationship with God? "I don't perceive Him as a distant mystical being on clouds. I perceive Him as my Father. Every time He talks to me, I'm honest: Father, I have no reference for this. Nobody in my bloodline has done this. Nobody close I can go to when lost or confused. He says: look to Me. This is why I'm making you the first to walk this path so nobody can take the glory."
The Glory Goes to God
"If it hadn't been for Him, I'd never perceive this career as mine. I'd look at it and think: not for me. This is for people with a different tax bracket, raised in particular families, the elite. But when you have God as Father, you realize how He sees you. You start living and believing it as He says because He's not a God who lies."
