Zim 's gospel artist Blessing Shumba

Blessing Shumba  is an award winning and popular Zimbabwean gospel artist who rose to prominence in 2010 with his second album 'Ndimwari'. The album carried the hit song 'Mufaro' which made waves on local stations and in public transport.

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 According to Pindula, Shumba used to be taught to sing church hymns at their Mugodhi Apostolic sect. He formed an apostolic choral group called 'Vakushi veShoko' in 2001.The group went on to release an album titled 'Tumai Mweya' which was a big flop and was not successful.The group was short-lived as it soon dismantled after some of the members relocated to South Africa to seek greener pastures when the country experienced an economic meltdown. Shumba's passion however, made him write his first song 'Kurwa Kwakanaka' in 2008. That is when he approached Metro Studios in Mutare who refused to sign him because of the type of music he used to sing. He however  recorded three songs, 'Kurwa Kwakanaka', 'Varombo Vachaiteiko' and 'Handina Mhaka' at VOJ studios. 

Shumba 's music was first played on National FM and that is when he realised his potential and the airplay gave him reason to finish the project and released a six-track album called 'Ishe Wazvoshe' in January 2009. He then kept the album for nearly two years not knowing what to do.He followed up with a banger, 'Ndimwari' which made an impact and propelled the soft-spoken musician to national stardom.His album 'Ndimwari' was voted Outstanding Album at the 2012 National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA).

To date,he remains one of the popular gospel artists in Zimbabwe with much experience in producing good music.

Zimpraise the Interdenominational Praise and Worship group

Zimpraise is a 100 member interdenominational Praise and Worship  group of passionate Christian Musicians from different backgrounds and denominations that have joined in union to make one massive Praise and Worship team.This group is loved by most people in Zimbabwe.

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According to the AFM in Zimbabwe,the aim of uniting the Nations through praise and worship music for God’s glory is what gave birth to Zimpraise in October of 2006. The praise and worship depicts and clearly shows that we are truly Christian.It has ministered in various schools, churches and reached out to the Zimbabwean Community at large. 

The Zimpraise group has recorded an audio CD in 2007 as their first project code-named ‘ZimPraise Season 1’. 2008 saw the launch of yet another audio CD this time a double Cd – ZimPraise Season II. The third Season was a live DVD ‘The Power Live DVD’ recorded at 7-Arts theatre in July 2011. Their recent 4th release is ‘The Covenant Live DVD’.

Zimpraise is  an organization based on christian values and morals.They  believe in using their God given talents to unify and uplift Nations in music specifically worship. They  have been visiting a lot of schools.ZimPraise is best known for its smash hit ‘Sungano’ which has been played mostly at political rallies, weddings, parties and church gatherings. The song clearly has an infectious chorus and is popular with many Zimbabweans.

South Africa ' s Queen of gospel

South Africa 's Queen of Gospel, Rebecca Malope, recorded her first album ten years ago. Today she is South Africa’s biggest selling local artist and her music has spread in many countries being a well known gospel artist.

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 According to the Music organization, Rebecca won the Shell Road to Fame talent search in which she realized her talent and dream. She struggled to find a record company that was willing to help her fulfill that dream. She enlisted the help of Sizwe Zako and they, together with Peter Tladi, were able to raise enough money to record Rebecca’s first album. Their confidence was rewarded when, in a matter of weeks, the album reached gold status.

Rebecca has never looked back, she has simply gone from strength to strength. To date, she has sold one million albums. All ten of Rebecca’s albums have sold in excess of gold and indeed the last six of her albums have garnered platinum discs.She won the OKTV Awards as best South African female artist for the period 1989/1990; when over 10 milllion listeners voted for her the best local established artist in the 1993 Coca Cola Full Blast music show. She won it again in 1994. Also in 1994, she won the FNB South African Music Award for Best gospel Singer. 

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 Rebecca also won the FNB South African Music Awards in the Best Selling Artist category for her album" Uzube nami". She has more recently been nominated for the same awards in the Best African Gospel, the Best African Pop Performance, the Best Female Artist and the Best Selling Album categories for "Angingedwa". 

To date she is still the best gospel artist in South Africa and even some parts in Zimbabwe.She seeks to preach the word of God through music.

Gospel Music Association: 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards

Every year the Gospel Music Association hosts the Dove Awards with the purpose of honoring those in our industry who have made a great impact through their music. As a GMA member your vote will determine who receives these honors.

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 Their mission is to expose,promote and celebrate the gospel through music. For more than four decades the GMA Dove Awards has honored the outstanding achievements and excellence in Christian and Gospel Music. One of the most anticipated music events of the year for fans and industry alike, the show celebrates our rich musical diversity.

People are advised to keep on voting for their beloved or favourite gospel artists that they want to win.The awards are on the 13 October 2015.The GMA curates a weekly newsletter for all of our members with the most important news they need to know about the Christian Music genre. GMA Professional Members also receive a special monthly newsletter highlighting the latest music business and industry news.

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According to the Music organisation,the GMA Honors event celebrates individuals and organizations that are impacting our culture for Christ, both past and present.  In addition, the event inducts four new members into the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame.

Timothy Ngwenya releases fourth album

Zimbabwe 's gospel musician Timothy Ngwenya  released his fourth album '' Kutaura Kwavo'' on Saturday in the USA .According to allAfrica.com ,Ngwenya 'believes his new album "Kutaura Kwavo" will win souls as it has a number of prayerful songs.Timothy who is a young brother to another gospel musician Chaka Ngwenya said the album is a reflection of Christian life. He is yet to perform again as he  has already worked for another big concert in Zimbabwe in April.

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He will be performing here in Zimbabwe so that he promotes his new album."There are a lot of things that are happening in our life and we need to pray," said Ngwenya.He said the 11 track album has songs in Shona and English so that those who do not understand shona are also accounted for by listening to the ones in English.He hopes that this album will lift up many souls as there are a number of worshiping songs.

According to allAfrica.com, the album was recorded at Healing Hands Studios  which has worked with a number of artistes that are based in the USA. Producer of the album Enock Kamhiriri said the musician has shown his prowess on the album."He has joined other Zimbabwean born artistes who are working with us from this side and this is encouraging as it has shown how committed they are to prove that they are talented," he said.

Gospel music is growing here in Zimbabwe and its a good thing since most of them seem to know God and are willing to win souls of those who don not know anything  about Christ.

Talent Madiro launches second album

The gospel musician Talent Madiro who launched her second album titled "Zvaita" at Mutapa Hall in Gweru last weekend is likely to shake the gospel scene with the new release. The eight-track album is a fusion of praise and worship songs that exhibit the young gospel musician's great talent.According to allAfrica.com,the musician exhibited her talent on the popular track "Neni Ndiitireiwo" from her first album "Prophesy" that was released in 2012. 

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The other songs in the debut album are "Ndakararamiswa" and "Porofita" these seem to be outstanding as many people like the songs.

The new album carries tracks like "Ndakatengwa", "Simba", "Ndimi" and "Mafadza, Mwari".Madiro complements good vocals with uplifting lyrics and exciting beat on the new album.She is backed up by Just Do It choir.

According to allAfrica, at the launch Madiro  the vocally-gifted musician said her music career is a blessing from God and she hopes to touch souls with her songs."This is the second album after 'Prophesy' that I did in 2002 and I thank God for taking me to another level. I believe being able to pursue a career in music is a blessing and releasing these two albums is a sign of His grace," she said.

Other musicians that performed at the launch are Olinda Marowa and New Creation.Madiro has worked with Marowa before and she has also done projects with Mathias Mhere and Sebastain Magacha.According to allAfrica.com,the launch was attended by almost 1 000 people, mainly from Champion Ministries International.

 The main motive of gospel music is to preach the word and bring souls to God and gospel music seems to serve the purpose of fulfilling these missions.