…as Nyamande Old students association organize gospel competition
Faith Duri
All gospel lovers in Gutu district’s Nyamande area will be in for a treat as Nyamande Old Students association is organising a gospel music competition set for May 25, 2022.
The competition is going to include 17 Christian church denominations in Nyamande area.
Henery Man’oro the organizing secretary of the association told TellZim News that the first five winners will walk away with prizes depending on the ranges.
“There will be prizes in form of money. The first prize winner will be given a trophy plus US$ 150, number two gets US$ 100, third prize is US$ 60, fourth prize is US$ 40 and the fifth prize US$ 30 with each church required to sing three of its best songs,” said Man’oro.
He also added that the occasion will be graced by many people including gospel celebrities and well known church leaders.
“I am happy to inform you that the occasion will be graced by best gospel singers like Fungisai Zvakavapano Mashavave born and raised in Nyamande area, Joseph Tivafire, Mathias Mhere, VaBhosvo Mutombe of Zion Christian Church (ZCC), Bishop Matanike who preaches every Saturday morning on National FM, Bishops Isaac Masuka and Simango as well as our MP Winston Chitando and the local senator Lovemore Matuke,” added Man’oro.
The organising secretary also added that gospel music is a way of spreading the word of God.
“Gospel songs are a way of spreading the gospel and preaching through songs and dance and l am happy to inform you that we have been receiving overwhelming support through cash and kind with MP Chitando being one of those to lend a helping hand towards our cause.
“So l am urging people to come in numbers, there will be enough food for everyone,” he added.
Nyamande Old Students association has been organizing ball game tournaments for the past ten years but they chose gospel music this time around.
The organising members include Joel Mambara, Tawanda Korowedzi, Henry Man’oro, Isaac Nhemachena, Isaac Masuka and Joseph Shonhiwa.