Mahlatsi for Masvingo AFM conference

the biggest pilgrimages and this is where Mahlatsi will perform together with other gospel artistes over the weekend.
Speaking from his base in South Africa, Mahlatsi confirmed that he would entertain worshippers at the  annual event.
“I feel honoured to be part of this big event and I just want to take the opportunity to thank my fans, who have been supporting my music,” he said.
Mahlatsi, who is expected in the country today, said he would use his performance at the conference to prepare for the album launch of his protégé, Denmore Gurwe.
The launch would be held in Zimbabwe next month on a date to be announced.
“I want to use my music to reach out to thousands of people who needed to be redeemed from social ills that have plagued people across nations,” he said.
A renowned businessman, Mahlatsi ventured into gospel music in 1994, having cut his teeth in the AFM Church, with the likes of Pastor Charles Charamba.
Back then, he would pen his own songs, but did not have the confidence to record them.
It was only after he sang some of his songs during a conference that some of his brethren encouraged him to record an album. And as they say, the rest is history.
Although he is currently engaged in a number of business projects, Mahlatsi acknowledges that music is his first passion.
“I am not into music for money, but I am doing something that I really enjoy. I also want to spread the word through music,” he was quoted as saying in an earlier interview with this paper.
Already Mahlatsi has started preparing for a massive gospel bash to be held in Harare soon after the album launch. The bash is expected to be an information launch pad, where both established and upcoming gospel musicians will alternate on stage.
“The musical landscape has changed over the years and we have witnessed more gospel artistes coming on the scene than before. That development alone has improved quality and appreciation of the genre.
“It will be therefore important to have a cross-pollination of ideas, so that as gospel artistes we continue to fine-tune the genre,” he said.