The ManicaPost
Liberty Dube
Entertainment Correspondent
THE wait is finally over!
The much-hyped carnival where multi award-winning gospel musician, Dorcas Moyo will be officially launching her new album is on tomorrow (Saturday).
The event will be held at Chancellor Junior School, and stands as one of the biggest merriments in Manicaland so far this year, with more than 20 artistes, including Zimbabwe’s biggest names in the music industry, performing live.
The album titled Mvere Dzabvepi carries 11 tracks, among them the title track, Mvere Dzabvepi, Ngaasimudzwe Jesu, Umungwarire, Muroyi Ngaafe, Ndoimba Sei and Segondo.
It will feature various artistes and personalities such as Batsirai Shasha and Shugeta.
The launch will be exceptional in many ways, chief among them, the expected presence of gospel musicians, Fenny Kerubo and Rose Muhando from Kenya and Tanzania, respectively.
This will be Moyo’s first album launch that features the East Africa greats.
Fenny Kerubo
The two divas are expected to add a unique and exciting feel to the launch.
On the local front, the launch will be graced by sungura veteran, Alick Macheso, Dendera star, Sulumani Chimbetu and gospel singers, Mathias Mhere and Fungisai Zvakavapano-Mashavave, Joyful Praise Choir, Cloris Machuwaire, Whitney Ngorima, Caroline Chidzikwe, Tinashe Murigo, Sebastian Magacha, Blessing Shumba and Tinashe Murigo.
Moyo last released the Mhanza Haisekwe album in 2023, which saw her being voted the best female artiste on Radio Zimbabwe.
She also scooped a prestigious gong at last year’s NAMA awards – emerging as the outstanding female musician.
Moyo, who has spent most of her time, especially during the last two months rehearsing for the big event, is looking forward to a memorable event.
She believes her lyrical wizardry and poetic affluence will make the forthcoming album a stand out.
Mathias Mhere
Moyo said they will have a roadshow and a cavalcade as she and other artistes drive to the venue. The event starts at 11am till late.
“The preparations have gathered momentum. It is not a secret that this is probably one of the biggest musical events to happen in Mutare. As such, it comes with bigger demands. The artistes are ready and raring to descend on Mutare. Remember, we have international and renowned gospel artistes coming down as well. The last to confirm was Rose Muhando, one of the biggest gospel artistes on the continent.
Sulumani Chimbetu
“We are putting up final pieces of the puzzle and we are confident that we will have a worthwhile day. All the artistes billed to perform have confirmed participation and raring to go. The logistical aspects are in their final stages. We have international artistes gracing the event and our city.
“We will have lots of fun and games for kids and adults. It is a perfect day for a family outing. The album is ready to be served. All what is left is for the people of Manicaland and beyond to throng Chancellor Junior School for the grand occasion,” said Moyo.
Other festivities characterising the day include kids’ games, jumping castles, horse riding and braai.
