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For any music enthusiasts, the rich history of gospel music is a fascinating experience.
While many people think about gospel music coming from the American and Western countries, Africa has its own unique story of African gospel music and the Redeemed Family Zimbabwe demonstrated that during their third album launch, Chishuwo chemoyo in Harare Saturday night.
The acapella gospel music outfit proved that they have come of age with their splendid performance.
Innovative, maturity and classical are the words that summarises their album launch.
One could be forgiven to think that the Redeemed Family album launch was an international gospel festival of some sort.
Everything was done orderly, the stage and the decor was on point clearly depicting their theme “God is also for Africa.
Lighting and sound work on stage was superb, confirming the organiser’s indication that they took their time planning the event.
The auditorium was full to the brim and they made sure they avoided mistakes.
Both the oldies and the young, believers and non-believers, Adventist and non-Adventist attended the concert, indeed it was a show for everyone.
Clad in pure African attires, the Redeemed Family did not disappoint, the guests were kept on their feet as they sang along to the songs.
The icing on the cake was the emceeing by the duo of talented radio personalities Phathisani “Shumba” Sibanda (Capitalk 100.4 FM and Tami (Star FM).
The two piloted the show with great art and skill.
Supporting acts came from Everton Mlalazi, Radiance accapela and Zither harmony from Zambia. “We have a good working relationship with Redeemed Family group, when we launched our album last year they came and sang well.
“We are happy that they have ushered a new wave of music we all love this African feel,” said Roland Kudakwashe Mayedzenga, Radiance accapela group director.
During their performance Radiance sang the song “Unodei” which mesmerised the audience.
“The song was written by Vusimuzi Sibanda about two years ago, we are happy that people love it is a good song that speaks to people’s lives,” he added.
“The concert was fantastic, great African feel we thank the Redeemed Family for organizing such a wonderful concert. Everyone who performed did exceptionally well.
“For the first time we have experienced deep African gospel feel, God is also for Africa! What a theme, there is hope for Africa after all,” said Nyasha ‘Maestro’ Mahofa
One young lady who spent the whole night in high spirit singing along every song said Chishuwo Chemoyo album launch is one of the greatest thing that has happened to her this year.
“Honestly I’m enjoying the concert, it’s different from Sabbath where we have lessons and preaching this is all about music and this African feel is resonating with me,” said Vimbiso Lavender Nhokwara.
A Seventh-Day Adventist SDA pastor who preferred to be anonymous said “We thank the Redeemed Family for their boldness, it’s not evil to play drums (Ngoma) or shakers (hosho) in church it’s actually biblical, after all we are Africans. This is good he exclaimed.
The Redeemed Family ground was formed in 2010.
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