Gospel concert hosted by Minister Michael Mahendere and The Chosen World in South Africa on 2 November, united the Zimbabwean community.
The concert was inspired by the desire to bring together local acts in the diaspora said Minister Mahendere, herald reported.
“Our brothers and sisters in South Africa love the local music, and sometimes find it hard to access it, let alone attend a live show performed only by Zimbabweans as headline acts.
“It was a moment to be united in song and dance, like we are celebrating our independence day. We were celebrating our Lord and Saviour,” he said.
“The turnout was amazing and it was encouraging to see all our brothers and sisters in South Africa come through to worship the Lord”
He said that “unity and love” was the major theme during the show.
“The love and oneness we experienced is testament of the love of our Lord and Saviour working in his people”
Event host Reverend Witness Acts was happy with the turnout and how everything went according to the script.
“It was the first time for us to host such a feat. We worked with Minister Michael Mahendere and my Tsholo Acts, and we were a bit skeptical but we thank God and all the stakeholders that supported. It is going to be a permanent show, same time next year. I am happy with how the local gospel music is being received in the Diaspora,” he said.
The event saw top local musicians, among them Baba naMai Charamba, Janet Manyowa, Mathias Mhere, King David, Dorcas Moyo, The Cherayis and Minister Michael Mahendere sharing the stage. Radio personality Yvonne Tivatye and socialite Madam Boss, anchored the show which has since been described as a success after gospel lovers turned up in their numbers.
