Mlalazi calls for consistency in music industry
AWARD-WINNING gospel musician, Everton Mlalazi, has called on fellow musicians to remain consistent and committed to their music to get recognition and rewards.
He was speaking during the live performance of his album, In His Presence Volume 2-God’s Grace, held at 7 Arts Theatre on Saturday.
The album carries ten tracks.
The Ndomutevera hit-maker also chronicled his emotional journey.
Mlalazi, who launched the album in April in Bulawayo, is on a nationwide tour meeting his fans.
“Some of us didn’t think we would be alive today but by God’s grace we are here.
“It is good when God speaks and I encourage consistency in this industry.
“When you are consistent in whatever you are doing, you will be rewarded.
“We see the epitome of consistency when we are rewarded,” he said.
He went on to ask fellow musicians, Pasto G, Minister Michael Mahendere, ZimPraise and Thembalani about how many years they have been in the industry.
“Black Mambazo is now 63 years in the industry, The Vine is turning 10, Pastor G 31 years.
“Minister Mahendere 30, Light House 30 years, Thembelani 12 years, Prince Mafukidze 35 years in the industry.
“That’s consistency.”
He also took time to reflect on his life as a testimony of God’s grace.
Through his music, Mlalazi has created a vibrant sound that is inspired by his love for the genre and his humble upbringing. He credits his father as the inspiration. “I just want you to know that every day when I would wake up, I always heard my father’s voice, every day in the morning, he would start a song.
“And every time he would start that song, it would say it’s time to wake up and I would go straight into the living room and start singing,” he said.
He also invited South African outfit, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, whom he featured on the song