gospel music

Another Mutare Gospel germ

June 16, 2013
So little of him is known elsewhere in Zimbabwe save for his hometown Mutare, but that seems not to be enough to stop promising gospel artiste from showing the prowess lurking in him. Having grown up with no one to teach him how to sing, Daniel Moyo has defied all odds ...

“No bad blood between us”, says gospel musicians Mhere and Shumba

June 14, 2013
Gospel musicians Blessing Shumba and Matheus Mhere have dismissed speculation that they are not seeing an eye to eye following the movement of band members from Shumba to Mhere early this year. At the recent Mutare Music festival the two musicians said there is no bad blood between them and ...

Pastor Charamba complete studies

June 13, 2013
  Gospel musician Pastor Charles Charamba has finished his musical studies he was under taking with the Zimbabwe College of Music. The musician was studying a degree in music and was for the past two years busy with his studies leading him to stage limited shows. In a wide range ...

Pastor Charamba’s advice to Bulawayo: It’s not about the place where one is based but about the confidence

June 8, 2013
Veteran gospel musician Charles Charamba believes Bulawayo music industry — that is experiencing hardships — shall one day rise. That’s if the people in Southern Zimbabwe take his advice. Over the years Bulawayo-based gospel music has failed to rise above the shores due to various reasons. Chief among them: lack of resources and ...

“Charamba is my mentor,” says Mathias Mhere

June 4, 2013
Upcoming gospel musician Mathias Mhere has described gospel legend Pastor Charles Charamba as a father figure and mentor in his emerging gospel music career. Mhere, who is riding on the wave of Charamba’s fame, says he has used the platforms where he performed as a supporting act to perfect his ...

Charamba shines at Harare Gardens

May 28, 2013
Gospel musician Charles Charamba was the centre of attraction at Harare Gardens on Sunday afternoon after he gave a memorable performance. The show, which was organised by Patson Chimbodza of Chipaz Promotions, saw Charamba, Matheus Mhere and Jah Prayzah sharing the stage. Charamba’s song Machira Chete became the ultimate winner ...

Gospel artiste challenges government on piracy

May 22, 2013
Veteran gospel musician, Mechanic Manyeruke, has called upon the government of Zimbabwe to gazette a law that protects the works of the artists against piracy. Manyeruke’s plea came after he barred his fans from taking photos of him for free whilst performing rather asking them to pay two dollars each ...

US-based gospel choir to perform at HIFA

April 29, 2013
A 10-member gospel choir will on Sunday collaborate with a 70-member youth choir from Zimbabwe at the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) which is expected to start tomorrow. The group is being brought by the U.S. Embassy.  “Songs of Inspiration, Singing in The Homeland: American Soul Meet African ...

Church encourages people to pray before road trips

April 3, 2013
As of past Monday, 42 Zimbabweans had lost their lives in road accidents during the Easter Holiday countrywide, according to police reports, a situation which has left many Christians concerned. Various church denominations in Bulawayo have resorted to seeking divine intervention. Christians believe there is an evil hand which is ...

Methodist gospel outfit challenged by poor marketing and music production practices

March 21, 2013
Up-and-coming gospel outfits in Kwekwe are facing a challenge to make it in the mainstream musical industry. Part of the issue is their marketing strategy, with piracy being another factor. This challenge has not only affected Kwekwe gospel groups but it has spread across the country with notable big players in ...