FAST-RISING gospel artiste Freedom Sharimo does not mince his words on what makes a good gospel musician. He believes it is nothing else, but a calling from God. Sharimo has never looked back since releasing his debut album Wakakosha, a six-track offering recorded at Monolio Studios in 2014.
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To date, he has released three albums with the current one, Ndarota Hope, featuring two popular female gospel artistes Rumbi Zvirikuzhe on the song Musatamba Nenguva, while Bethen Pasinawako is on the track Munogona.
The album also carries the song titled Maoko Angu, which Sharimo said was doing well on radio in the Zim Gospel 20 charts.
“Singing gospel music is not something to be chosen, you must be a Christian first and be in high standing with God—that is when you can be qualified. The Word of God says from the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
“Gospel music is just the message coming from your new nature just as the Word says. Now if anyone be in Christ, he is a new creature, the old is gone and everything becomes anew.”
The 27-year-old Sharimo testified that there was no greater miracle in his life than to be born again and because of that miracle he was made a “singing preacher”.
He urged his fans to embrace the life-changing message that he preaches through his music.
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“Gospel music is different from any other form of music. It is not just entertainment, but a life-changing message.
“May my music draw you closer to God and may you come to know Christ because of it.
I thank you for supporting me and promise you more,” he said.
A father of two boys, Strive and Tanatswa Sharimo expressed the joy of his marriage to Shupikai Tito.
“We are a God-loving family and I am happy that my family supports me in my calling as my wife and sister are part of my band.”
Sharimo was born in Mount Darwin and attended primary school at Nyamuzeya in Rushinga. According to him, music is an inborn thing.
He has also dropped two singles featuring Trymore Bande both done in 2016. In the same year, he released a 12-track album which carries the hit song Hatigoni Kutenda which lasted close to a year on the Radio Zimbabwe Top 10 Gospel Charts.
He has also worked with gospel music legend Mechanic Manyeruke on his hit single titled Mupfekedzei Bhachi which was released in 2017.
Meanwhile, thousands of local gospel fans will for a long time cherish the rare gospel treat at last week’s inaugural Zimbabwe Peace Festival headlined by celebrated South African gospel artiste Mkhululi Bhebhe of Joyous Celebration.
The show, held at Glamis Arena last Sunday, also featured the country’s gospel music heavyweights of Mechanic Manyeruke, Charles and Olivia Charamba, Fungisai Zvakavapano, Zim Praise Choir, Minister Michael Mahendere, Flame B, ZCC Mbungu Stars, Vabati vaJehovah, Mathius Mhere and Tatenda Mahachi, among others.
It was no surprise that the concert extended late into the night as the fans, who braved the chilly weather, danced and sang along to their favourite songs from all the artistes, demanded more songs.
It was a memorable day for gospel music where the brass band from ZCC Mbungo illuminated the stage, while the powerful worship songs from the Charambas and Mahendere left the fans mesmerised.
In the afternoon Fungisai and Flame B had warmed up the fans with their energetic performances.
Kudos to the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority for sponsoring gospel music.
I urge them to hold more such concerts at various venues across Zimbabwe in order to reach a wider audience.