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Langalihle Mhiti
Youth Interactive Writer
Zimbabwean gospel hip-hop artiste Takemore “Teqmula” Masendu is preparing to introduce a new faith-based entertainment experience aimed at young people, with the launch of the HIGO Night Experience set for today at Theatre in the Park in Harare Gardens.
The upcoming event promises to blend music, culture and spirituality in what organisers describe as a “Christian club type of vibe”, where faith and entertainment meet under one roof.
According to information shared ahead of the show, HIGO stands for Hip-Hop Gospel and is expected to become an annual gathering celebrating urban gospel culture.
Teqmula said the initiative was created to give young people a platform to express themselves through music while remaining rooted in Christian values.
“Faith meets culture. Christ is the headliner,” read part of the event announcement shared by the organisers.
The show is expected to feature a diverse line-up of performers including rappers, singers, dancers, poets, spoken word artists and gospel dancehall musicians. Organisers say the event is designed to accommodate different creative expressions while promoting positive messages and kingdom values.
The concept has already attracted support from several well-known names within Zimbabwe’s gospel and urban music circles.
Music legend Mono Mukundu is said to have endorsed the movement, alongside Pastor G and gospel hip-hop figures such as Shingirayi “Mau Mau” and Chief Capone, whose real name is Tony Chihota.
Teqmula and his team, including Njabulo Mateyu, believe the event could help strengthen the visibility of Christian hip-hop in Zimbabwe, a genre that has often struggled for mainstream recognition despite having a loyal following among young audiences.
Over the years, Zimbabwe’s urban gospel scene has continued to evolve, with artists experimenting with hip-hop, dancehall, reggae and Afro-fusion sounds to reach wider audiences.
HIGO Night Experience appears to be part of that growing movement, focusing on creating spaces where young Christians can enjoy entertainment without compromising their beliefs.
The organisers also hinted that businessman and music supporter Mudiwa Hood could be part of the initiative, although no official confirmation has yet been made regarding his involvement.
The event’s promotional message described the gathering as “a room for all music,” suggesting that the organisers want the show to be inclusive and welcoming to creatives from different backgrounds who share a common message of faith and inspiration.
With gospel music increasingly attracting younger audiences through contemporary sounds and modern production styles, the HIGO Night Experience could become one of the new additions to Zimbabwe’s growing calendar of urban gospel events.
The concert is scheduled to run from 5pm to 8:30pm, while gates will open at 4pm.
Fans attending the event can expect live performances, energetic stage acts and what organisers are calling an atmosphere of blessings, culture and celebration.
As anticipation builds ahead of the launch, many gospel music followers will be watching closely to see whether HIGO Night Experience can establish itself as a lasting platform for Christian urban culture in Zimbabwe.
If successful, the initiative could open doors for more young gospel creatives seeking platforms that merge entertainment, talent and faith-driven messages in a modern setting.
