GOSPEL artiste Jonah Tinashe Chivasa says gospel track ought to now not be all about efficiency, however a ministry with the songs' messages leaving an enduring influence in the listener's heart.
through WINSTONE ANTONIO
In a large-ranging interview with NewsDay life & style the previous day, as he dropped his newest song titled Dururai Nyasha that features Prince Mafukidze as an Easter particular, Chivasa said there become loads of downplay of gospel music because of the belief that the genre lacked fashion, creativity and professionalism.
"As a gospel artiste i am aiming for a family unit manufacturer status to be able to focal point on creation, efficiency and non secular ministry to the listeners situated on a world viewpoint. here is largely prompted through the fact that most agree with that gospel tune is a genre missing in trend, creativity and professionalism, a perception that I seek to trade," he pointed out.
"The largest drive of my profession is quality, innovation and dedication. as a way to maintain and perpetuate a career of excellence within the gospel song arena, I aim to live the manner I sing so that collectively, my existence and career will merge into one healthful serving for the soul world wide."
Chivasa, who holds a diploma in occupational security, fitness and environmental management, observed the qualification had helped him in his environmental awareness campaigns.
The musician mentioned Dururai Nyasha turned into impressed by means of 2 Chronicles 7:14 in which God calls on his people to humble themselves and searching for him, he would heal their land.
"the single comes at the most critical time when the area is confronted with this pandemic (COVID-19) and other challenges. In Shona and English the music represents a nation crying out to God in compliance with that scripture, believing that God is the just one who can heal our world," he referred to.
Chivasa began performing to multitudes of people in 1998 on the annual Apostolic faith Mission (AFM) church conference in Rufaro, Masvingo as part of a Sunday faculty act before he composed his first music when he turned into in Grade 6.
The musician, whose folks are both AFM pastors, has recorded one 9-track album titled Jeso, featuring native artistes that consist of Pastor G, Mathias Mhere and Prince Mafukidze.
"i'm happy with the aid i get. Our songs have made hits on local airwaves with our high-profile video titled Ndozvinoita Nyasha additionally growing a major following on distinctive social media systems," he mentioned.
Chivasa's song has crossed borders to South Africa, Tanzania and Zambia and the singer has also attracted a following from as far as uk and united states.
"it is God's grace that our song is taking part in past the borders. we've songs taking part in on Tanzania's Tripple A FM, the Zambian Christian Radio Station and Camnet Zambia," he talked about.
The singer referred to he was chuffed that the music Ndozvinoita Nyasha has managed to hit pole position on native radio stations' song charts.
The video Ndozvinoita Nyasha has additionally been true listed on One Gospel and Christ television.
"I actually have a large coronary heart for orphans and the homeless and seeks to combine that with my ministry in track. the broader viewers and my exposure are one of the most supplies I accept as true with will ebook the success of my neighborhood responsibility desires for orphans and the homeless," he mentioned.
The singer described himself as a talkative, outgoing and free-spirited person.
"though i can't dance to retailer my existence, i'm a completely-engaged minister, performer and can be an entertainer when on stage. I seem to be forward to a comprehensive, lifestyles-challenging documentary in the future so i am entirely making use of myself," he mentioned.
Off the stage, Chivasa has been a participant of badminton, who even certified for the Zimbabwean badminton group.
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