Blessing Shumba is joined by Mathias Mhere right while female gospel artist Agatha Murudzwa looks on. (photo:T. Marwizi)

Gospel musician Mathias Mhere poured cold water to his rift with another musician Blessing Shumba after he revealed that he owed his success to the Mutare based musician.

Mhere made the revelations at the sidelines of the Zanu PF celebration victory at Ngundu Growthpoint that Shumba is the musician behind his success.

“On Monday I will be launching my second album Nguva Yenyasha at Jameson Hotel but let me tell you the truth Shumba is the man behind this success,” said Mhere.

Though reports had suggested that these two musicians had tension after Mhere snatched Shumba’s key band members and producing similar projects Mhere said that gave his counterpart power to assist him.

“He is the one who connected us to most of the shows we had in Mutare and Mozambique giving us the courage to be strong despite the reports that we were not seeing eye to eye,” said Mhere.

The Favour hit maker said he has already send his invitation to his counterpart to come and grace his album launch.

He said the eight track album will have songs Pamazuva Angu, Mhandu Yako, Ziya Rangu, No Busy, Tafura, Tiri Vamwe, Mweya Mutsvene and Nzverai Mweya.

The Favour hit maker added that he would be offering a completely new package to his fans.

“I am ready to give the new product to my fans and I am happy with the response that I get when I play some of the new songs at my shows. I play most of the songs at all my shows so that fans can sample what we are preparing for them,” he added.

Mhere who has been regarded as a replica of Shumba recorded his album at Laiton Studios.

Shumba said there was nothing wrong in him assisting Mhere because they were preaching the word of God.

“We are preaching the word of God and there is no reason for us to have tension because we are  working to let the people know the word,” said Shumba.

The musician who is currently ridding high with his album Shongwe said he will release a new offering as soon as finishes it.