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BORN-AGAIN musician, Baba Harare, (born Braveman Chizvino) says he does not regret becoming a Christian.
The 35-year-old, who quit secular music as part of his new journey, said he was now in a better space.
However, the singer expressed his disappointment over people doubting his repentance.
“When I gave my life to Christ, some people started mocking me on social media and other platforms questioning my motive.
“Let me hasten to say no one persuaded me to make this decision.
“I used to be a church-goer, but I finally gave my soul to Christ who saved me,” he said.
Baba Harare said he decided to repent during a tour of Australia.
“Early this year we travelled to Australia with my group where I had a sold-out show.
“The fans embraced my music, but God spoke to me and convinced me to quit secular music and serve Him.
“I know I will miss travelling and stuff but I do not regret this move. This is the wisest move I have made in my life.”
The Bikita-bred singer conceded that it was hard to convince his fans that he had moved on.
“It will be hard for some of the people who have been loyal to me to embrace my new move.
“I quit jiti for gospel music which has left many people debating.
“I have also lost some of my fans in the process and gained new ones after my bold decision to give my life to Christ,” he said.
He also cleared the air that his wife convinced him to quit secular music and become a Christian.
“I have heard people say I recently got married, which is false.
“I have been married to her for some time, but I did not want her to be in the media.
“Social media went into an overdrive when her images were publicised with many versions coming up,” he said.
The multi-instrumentalist, who recently cut his dreadlocks, is set to launch his gospel album titled, “Repentance” this Sunday at the 7 Arts Theatre in Avondale, Harare.
“The launch is going ahead according to plan. We are calling it a Big Sunday, where we anticipate a big turnout at the event.
“I have invited several gospel musicians including Minister Michael Mahendere, Takesure Zamar, Jona Chivasa, Tatenda Mahachi, and Sabastian Magacha to come and worship with me.
“It’s going to be a special Sunday of turnaround where I hope many people will be served and born again.”
Baba Harare has roped in fashionista and businessman Tinotenda Matayi, better known as Hatiperi Wacho on social media, as part of his management team.
“We have been good friends with Hatiperi for some time before I quit secular music.
“He has been helpful since I made this decision.
“Hatiperi believed in me at a time when I had lost some of my friends after quitting secular music to pursue God’s new calling,” he said.
Baba Harare has vowed to use his influence and save others.
“As a role model, I will continue using my influence to make sure that I convince others to repent.
“I know I have a calling to convince them like I used to do when I was still a Jiti musician.
“Those who are doubting me will thank me later if they repent and follow my teachings,” said Baba Harare.
He pleaded with people to embrace and accept his new life as a Christian.
“Like what I have mentioned, I am appealing to people to embrace me and pray for me not to backslide.
“I have reached a point where I need more intercessors in my life.
“The good news about prayer is that it changes many things, and even moves mountains.”
Baba Harare, who was raised by strict parents, said his family was happy when he got born again.
“My parents congratulated me when they heard that I was now a Christian.
“Of course, I have always been a church-goer but now that I have genuinely repented, my parents are noticing some positives. I will continue fending for them like what I have been doing although my fortunes are likely to wane at some point.
“It’s a process that I want them to understand as we are moving in the right direction.”
Online Reporter
Peter Tanyanyiwa