Online Reporter
Tafadzwa Zimoyo recently in Lusaka, Zambia
Zambia witnessed a night of worship and music when Everton Mlalazi chose Lusaka as the first international stop for his highly publicised Great God Tour.
For the Zimbabwean gospel artiste, it was an opportunity to share his music beyond borders, and for the audience, it was a chance to experience a spiritual and musical journey that highlighted the unity between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Held at Blessing Centre, Emmasdale, Lusaka, in Zambia, last Saturday, the event attracted church pastors, musicians, prophets and celebrities from Zambia.
From the opening act, the mood was calm, reverent, and expectant. Fans arrived early, not in a rush or frenzy, but with quiet anticipation, eager to participate in a night of worship.
Zambian gospel artiste, Mwenda Shimunzhila opened the show with a polished and energetic set, lifting voices across the venue in spontaneous praise.
Glad in a gold dress with her backing vocalists in brown, matching her, their performance set a tone of connection and focus, immediately drawing the audience into a shared experience of worship.
By the time Zimbabwean group Vocal Base took the stage, the audience was fully engaged. Their dances and harmonies were precise, their energy controlled yet infectious, and their performance kept worshippers on their feet, singing along with devotion.
“The supporting acts really set the stage for the evening,” Mlalazi later reflected.
“On Gods Envoy, I would say they brought the retro with their black and white signature look resembling the 60s, it was enlightening and mesmerising watching their performance backstage,” he said. “Asante, and Vocal Base didn’t just warm up the crowd; they created a space where worship and celebration could flow naturally. I am grateful to them; they had a very good day in the office.”
When Mlalazi finally stepped onto the stage, the reception was immediate and heartfelt.
For the first time, he performed “Munondida Ndakadaro”, one of the trending tracks from his Great God album, and the response left him visibly moved.
“I was completely shocked,” Mlalazi said. “I expected appreciation, but I did not expect Zambia to sing along to this song — my new track. They knew the words, the chorus, and the melodies. It humbled me and made me realise how far this music has travelled.”
Besides the new track, he also performed his old hits as he led fans to a dancing and sing-along session.
Throughout the evening, there was a quiet sense of unity and focus. Fans, both Zambian and Zimbabwean, joined in singing and worship, creating a collective energy that transcended national borders. The music was a language that connected hearts, and the atmosphere reflected reverence as much as celebration.
“Music is a universal language,” said Ruth Phiri, a Lusaka-based worship leader. “Tonight, Zimbabwe and Zambia worshipped as one. There were no borders — just praise and joy. This is what Zim-Zam unity looks like through music.”
Audience members also spoke about the lasting impression the evening left. Daniel Mwila, a young attendee, shared his journey with Mlalazi’s music: “We first heard about Everton Mlalazi around 2022–2023, especially when Travis Greene came to perform,” Mwila said. “People kept talking about Mlalazi, we listened to his albums, and we fell in love with the worship and emotion. Being here live now shows why his music resonates so deeply.”
