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Nolliet Chifurira
Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub
ONE of Zimbabwe’s most successful acapella gospel music groups, Firm Faith Zimbabwe, performed at a sold-out concert in Lusaka recently.
The group launched their ninth album ‘Munesimba.’
The group is now taking their album to countries around the region.
The Seventh-Day Adventist Church outfit deliberately chose to start with neighbouring Zambia.
The group opted for the 6,000 Blessing Centre auditorium and they filled the auditorium. “The concert lived up to its billing, people from all walks of life, the young and old, all expressed disappointment when it was finally announced that the concert was over,” said Firm Faith music director, Marshal Matsilele.“It was epic, it was great.
“I want to salute the audience who were singing along to our songs.
“It was, indeed, a very humbling experience. The venue was big but our fellow brothers and sisters from the blessed country of Zambia came in their numbers and filled it.
“Of course, others came from Namibia and Zimbabwe but the majority were Zambians.”
He added:
“What amused us mostly in Zambia was the fact that the crowd responded enthusiastically to almost all our songs.
“We felt at home away from home. Zambia showed us love, real love.
“We are what we are because of the support that we got from all stakeholders. Our next stop is South Africa in September this year, we hope it will be much bigger and better.
“Songs that include ‘Shoko reNgirozi Nhatu, Munesimba , Ngena Noah, I’m On My Way, Nginomhlobo, Tenzi Nditungamire, among others, resonated well with the Zambians.”
Firm Faith rose to prominence in 2010 when they won the talent search show, Harare Got Talent.
The guest of honour, Lieutenant General Maliti Solochi, hailed the success of the event.
“What you have done is that you have strengthened the already existing ties between our two sister countries.
“You have demonstrated that, indeed, music is a universal language. I praise you for that.
“The event has placed both Zimbabwe and Zambia on the international map. Thank you for that,” said Lieutenant Slochi.
Firm Faith shared the stage with Zambian groups that include The Divine Trumpets, Loud Cry, The Promise, and Rudo Acapella.
Blessing Chizhande