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Peter Matika, Senior Life Reporter
CONQUERORS Afrika is but one of Bulawayo’s leading all-male acappella groups.
Formed in 2007 the group has had a gleeful journey in the industry and has grown from being just a mere church group to a leading brand.
The group’s spokesperson Lindelwe Mangena spoke to Sunday Life about their journey and future in the industry. “The group particularly focuses on promoting and upholding Christian values. The group came to being in 2007 at Barham Green Church, where we met as members of the church. It was there when it all started. We used to sing in church, charity events, weddings, funerals and we even did hospital performances,” said Mangena.
He said their core values and music was centred on Christianity but had since branched to other genres to attract a greater audience. “This is a Bulawayo group. Our primary focus is Christianity and Christian music but we have since branched out to other genres, so as to attract various audiences.
“In that light we have worked with renowned groups such as IYasa, done a track with Sandra Ndebele (u-satan uthwele izembe),” said Mangena, adding that some of the pioneers of the group are the likes of award winning gospel musician Mkhululi Bhebhe.
Conquerors Afrika to date has released a 10 track album in 2013 titled Ngcwele.
“We are working on our second one, which will be a video album. We hope to launch it in February 2017,” said Mangena.
We hope the group will never die, as we pray that future generations will carry the legacy and see the name of Conquerors live on through generations. Conquerors Afrika comprises: Lindelwe Mangena, Vumizulu Mangena, Mayibongwe Mangena, Sangelo Donga, Thabani Ndlovu, Frank Sangweni, Gerald Makambaya and Vuyisile Mathe.
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