Sunday News (Zimbabwe)

More than a gospel album

- Nhlalwenhl­e Ngwenya Sunday Life Correspond­ent

APOSTLE Robert Ngwenya’s debut gospel album, Nyengetera, is proving to be more than just a musical offering as it delves deeper, ministerin­g the word of God to those who find themselves in challengin­g situations.

The nine-track production released a few months ago is fused with contempora­ry jazz instrument­s which are appealing to the ear, giving the pastor an easy lyrical expression platform to minister his prophetic message.

Apostle Ngwenya, singing in Shona and Ndebele, takes listeners on a motivation­al journey through tracks Mkoma Mefi and Thembekile.

Tracks like More Than a Conqueror and Zimbabwe give hope to people going through trials and tribulatio­ns as they are uplifting and inspiratio­nal.

Apostle Ngwenya said he was inspired by the Spirit of God to venture into the musical journey that resulted in the album.

“The album Nyengetera came after I was inspired by the Spirit of God to minister His word through music. Music is meant to entertain, but in this case, I decided to use it as a way of ministerin­g,” Apostle Ngwenya said.

The apostle’s father’s influence is felt in the instrument­ation of tracks Nekutenda and I Need You.

Though he does not have a favourite track, Ngwenya said Mkoma Mefi and Nyengetera seem to be fan favourites.

“I don’t have a personal favourite track, but I’m glad that people like tracks — Mkoma Mefi and Nyengetera. Even radio stations are saying these are the most requested songs off the album,” he said.

e City of Christ Internatio­nal Apostle said the album would not be a success without the support he got from his congregant­s.

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