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Langalakhe Mabena, [email protected]
Gospel music lovers in Bulawayo have called on worship leader Takesure Zamar Ncube to bring his popular One Sound all-night worship gathering to the City of Kings, following the success of the Harare edition.
Ncube, who successfully hosted One Sound – The Roar of Many Waters in Harare on August 14, has since taken to social media to seek suggestions on where the next edition of the gathering could be held.
The call has sparked debate among Gospel music lovers, with many Bulawayo-based fans saying it is now time for the worship movement to make its way to the city where Ncube started his musical journey.
Ncube asked his followers to suggest suitable venues for the next edition, saying he wanted a venue that could accommodate the large crowds witnessed at the Harare gathering.
“Hello venue owners. I am calling to ask if we can please pay the deposit for the next One Sound event before you give the venue to someone else. But before I pay, where should we hold One Sound this time?
“We need somewhere where we can all fit adequately because last time you people came in numbers. Suggest the venue name, and let us see which venue gets mentioned the most,” wrote Ncube.
The post immediately attracted suggestions from his followers, with several Bulawayo-based Gospel music lovers calling for the event to be hosted in the city.
“This time you can host the event at any big venue in Bulawayo,” said a follower identified as Shupi Zandoda.
Bongani Matsika suggested Harvest House Auditorium, saying the venue could accommodate the anticipated crowd.
“The event must be held at the Harvest House Auditorium as it can fit all of us,” he said.
Another follower, Emily Moyo, threw her weight behind Eagle Life Assembly as the possible venue.
“Bring the event to Bulawayo this time. Eagle Life Assembly can have 10 000 plus people there,” she said.
However, not everyone was in favour of taking the event out of Harare, with some followers calling for another edition in the capital.
Amanda Dzingira was among those who suggested that the gathering remain in Harare.
Responding to her, Ncube appeared to side with those calling for a Bulawayo edition.
“Those that want the show in Bulawayo are right Amanda. You Harare guys have been enjoying too much,” he wrote.
Ncube’s response has further fuelled speculation that Bulawayo could be considered for the next edition, although no venue or date has been announced.
The prospect of bringing One Sound to Bulawayo has also struck a chord with fans given Ncube’s links to the city. The Gospel musician began his musical journey in Bulawayo before his ministry took him to South Africa and other parts of the region.
The latest edition of One Sound in Harate brought together a host of Gospel ministers and worship teams, including Everton Mlalazi, Oncemore Six, Tino Mbasera, Nyasha Mutonhori, Blessing Jeduthum, The Unveiled and Joyful Praise Choir, among others.
Bishop Dr Collins Nyathi and other ministers also featured at the gathering, which drew thousands of worshippers to Harare.
