Musicians grace church ceremony

Kumbirayi Shoniwa Entertainment Reporter
Miracle Pool Churches International (MPCI) of Glen Norah celebrated their one year anniversary over the weekend through prayer and music at a ceremony graced by Baba Mechanic Manyeruke, Spirit Praise Choir, Pianos Jaravaza and surprise guest, Zimdancehall chanter Shinsoman, among others.

Although he did not perform at the event, Shinsoman said he came to show solidarity with the church as well as to show that he was not a “bad” person as some people assume Dancehall singers are supposed to be.

Spirit Praise Choir kept the congregation on their feet as they sang a variety of songs with a live band that included gospel music in rhumba, reggae and sungura sounds, much to the delight of those present.

Pianos Jaravaza then took to the stage with his group and they kept the spiritual levels soaring with tracks including “Makomborero”, “Makanaka Mwari”, “Todada Naye Jesu” and “Hossana in the Highest”.

Baba Manyeruke wowed the congregation on Sunday as the celebrations entered their third day, much to the delight of fans who sang along to most of his popular tunes as the crooner also celebrates his 40 years in Gospel music.

Not to be outdone, sungura prince Sulumani Chimbetu also attended the function and sang his late father’s track “Saina” as well as a religiously modified version of “Sean Timba”, bringing the congregation to their feet in joy.

“I attend UFIC usually but I decided to come here to MPCI to support them in Christ because we all belong to one God whom we all worship,” he said.

Leader of the church, Prophet Israel Nyamupfukudza, and his wife Prophetess Conquer Nyamupfukudza welcomed the guests who included 50 children from Chinyaradzo Childrens Home who were invited to the celebrations.

“As churches we must be relevant to our communities and take the lead in endeavours such as encouraging our youths to follow Christian values and desist from drugs, alcohol abuse and premarital sex,” said Nyamupfukudza.

He also urged the local government authorities to help churches to acquire land in order for them to perform their community-building projects and activities.