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BABA Machanic Manyeruke says long life is obtained through obeying the Lord and following His Commandments.
He said these wise words after he celebrated his 80th birthday on August 16.
Being one of the pioneers of Zim gospel music, Manyeruke gave credit to God.
He revealed his secret to a long life is through living according to the will of God.
“Eighty years is not a joke, I really thank God for these fruitful years.
“For it is not by my power or intelligence but it is the will of the Lord.
“All I can say is as we live here on earth, we should abide by the commandments of the Lord, obey His voice and orders.
“We obey the Lord’s voice through following what His word says,” he said.
He said he had managed to remain fit, through exercising.
“I usually exercise twice a week.
“After meals, I take time to jog around my yard and, after that, I always freshen up.”
In his birthday message, Manyeruke advised youngsters to obey their parents.
“There is no way we can manage to obey God if we don’t honour our parents.
“It is my advice to the young generation that they should be obedient, faithful and, above all, respect their parents.
“We need to attract our parents’ blessings first in order to be prosperous in everything that we do,” he said.
“Youngsters should also desist from abusing drugs.
“Seriously, the moment you start abusing drugs, already your lifespan will definitely be short.
“It’s never too late for all drug addicts to quit drugs and lead a normal life,” baba Manyeruke said.
Meanwhile, Manyeruke is set to headline a high-profile gospel show on September 3 at Harare Gardens.
Dubbed “Dare Guru”, the show which coincides with the last day of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show, will also parade an array of gospel artists.
Mathias Mhere, Fungisai Zvakavapano, Zolasko, Mambo Dhuterere and Mai Patai will grace the event.
Being a family show, the event starts at 1pm till sunset.
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter