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Latwell Nyangu
The inaugural New Year’s Eve Hymns Night Dinner which was held at the Glamis Arena on December 31 was meant to celebrate life and expressing gratitude to God for his protection following the ravaging effects of Covid-19.
Organisers said, the special occasion was aimed to remind people of the importance of expressing gratitude to God for His protection throughout the year.
The event which was an elegant night featured delight music, delectable cuisine and refreshing beverages.
It featured local musicians and an orchestra band which was fused with South Africans and Zimbabweans.
Some of the musicians who performed included Natasha Mlalazi, Canaan Nyathi, Janet Manyowa, Lebo Sekgobela, and Joyful Praise lead singer Rudo Tania among other singers.
In an interview with one of the organisers and emcee Everton Mlalazi said, the first of its kind event aimed at celebrating life following a trail of destruction left by the infamous Covid-19.
“It’s a celebration of life. If we can look, from around 2020 to 2022, we lost so many loved ones due to Covid-19.
“And one person who was here, said he was on a comma for 37 days and by God’s grace he made it.
“But I don’t know others who were in the audience today who were listening, who made it.
“So it was a celebration of life through hymns and that’s why we had this event.”
Mlalazi said, he is so excited on the success of the event.
“I am so excited that we had local musicians here, a bulk of artists from Zimbabwe, we had a few from South Africa.
“We had an orchestra here, a band that was fused with South Africans and Zimbabweans.
“It was all amazing, we had worship.”
The Ndomutevera hit-maker who ended 2023 on a high note after bagging several awards at home and regionally feels, in worship there is no competition.
“In worship, it’s not really about surpassing a level but it’s about what God gives you.
“We wait to see what God has given us. This project that you saw here today was being recorded and we really have to look forward to it because it’s going to be released in the coming year.
“The Vine is also celebrating 10 years, there is going to be an album with it.
“So many major collaborations coming our way, so it’s what God gives us. If God says we are going this direction, we will certainly take that direction.
“We will not tire, we will go exactly that direction,” he said.
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter