Londile Moyo
Langalakhe Mabena, [email protected]
Gospel music giant Minister Michael Mahendere has dropped visuals for the song “Hakuna Hama” in honour of the late Zimbabwean music legend Dr Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi.
Hakuna Hama is a popular Shona Christian hymn focusing on Jesus as the ultimate faithful friend and Saviour.
Originally recorded as part of Mahendere’s Classic Worship Volume 3 album, the released video was done live at Mahendere’s annually held July Worship Music Festival held last year in Harare.
To make the song more exciting, Mahendere fused his style of music and the Tuku sound, something that makes the tribute more exciting as it emulates Tuku’s iconic musical style, a rich sound that took Zimbabwe to the world.
The song was re-arranged by Mahendere, with Nigel Nyangombe credited as the producer, while Courage Manyumwa (COG Beatz) credited for mixing and mastering. Mahendere’s wife Vimbai is credited as the executive producer.
In less than a day after its release, the song has garnered 15 000 views on YouTube.
Gospel music lovers seem to be appreciating the song, with many revealing it’s a sound that reflects the original music of Zimbabwe.
Meanwhile, Minister Mahendere is set to take his “Messiah Tour” to South Africa, with a concert in Cape Town on April 25. The event will also feature Mzansi Gospel legend Hlengiwe Mhlaba, amongst others.
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