IT’S a career re-birth for Bindura-based gospel musician Elder Timothy Gweshe, who testifies that the miracle that had resuscitated his fledging musical career, which was in danger of suffering a still birth after a double tragedy due to poor production of his debut album and being a victim of a serious road accident soon after, lay in the fruits of a God-inspired meeting he held with the legendary local gospel artist Pastor Charles Charamba.
By Timothy Gweshe
Gweshe also thanked God for having survived the accident which occurred on the day he finished producing his nine-track debut album Jesu Igamba.
“This project, Jesu Igamba is my first album. Unfortunately, all came to a standstill as I was involved in an accident the very day I completed the project. I stayed in hospital for some time, got discharged and lived for months without being able to make any simple move. I had multiple fractures, on the left leg, backbone, between shoulder blades and on the shoulder,” he said.
However, Gweshe did not lose hope and saw it fit to seek advice from a man who has been through the mill with respect to gospel music business and a meeting was set up with Charamba in April last year.
Following wise counsel from the Fishers of Man band leader, who recently told The Master that he is more than willing to give back to the community by mentoring upcoming artists, Gweshe had to re-do his album Jesu Igamba to incorporate the knew knowledge he had acquired from Charamba.
“I started my music career years back, but was limited to the service in the house of God. I started composing songs in 1998. Having been fully inspired and motivated by the ministering of the gospel legends our dear Pastor and Amai Charamba, I continually felt the urge to record the music,” he said.
“I did my first album project, Jesu Igamba in Bindura, but due to the inadequate recording equipment, we ended up producing a substandard product in terms of sound output.
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“I later accessed contact with Pastor Charamba, who agreed to a meeting. Before listening to my music, he gave me a brief lecture about music which was so deeply rooted in the word of God. It was very strong and inspiring. He then had the time to listen. He made some motivating comments, which i seriously considered.”
Gweshe added: “Following his advice, I decided to re-do the project at T&C Records which is housed at Cranborne AFM church assembly. These gifted guys, the Chipisa brothers —Trust and Givy — assisted me so much. I managed to complete the Jesu Igamba album.”
The first album has nine tracks Nyasha, Gamba, Restoration, Bvuma Kusimuka, Nyasha Dzake, Zodzo, Mweya, Makomborero and Kwatakabva “The message is themed on deliverance. Reflecting and requesting the Grace of God for redemption, salvation, breakthrough and success. The message is a red eye against the devil, proclaiming restoration of a good Christian life. It reminds and prepares a Christian for a positive change towards breakthrough and success as it highlights the power embedded in God’s word,” he said.
“I am also making final touches on the second album together with the DVD with videos for the first album, both which are expected to be launched next month.
The 39-year-old musician said he is a devout Christian who was brought up in the AFM Church.
Being a gospel artist is not by choice as Gweshe was raised according to the strict biblical principles while in Gweshe Village, Chiweshe. He is employed by Zimstats, — engaged in government research work.
Gweshe is full of praise for the support he receives from his wife Eve Chasafari Gweshe, as well as United Family International Church pastor Adonijah Nyakudya, who also played a big role in promoting and mentoring him.
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