REV IS BACK HOME
. . . Chivaviro blown away by warm reception
MULTIPLE award-winning gospel musician, Reverend Togarepi Chivaviro, has set the tone for his 20th album.
The United States-based singer flew back into the country on Saturday ahead of a date with fans at Braeside Christian Centre.
Dubbed the ‘Ebenezer Platinum Gospel Choir’, Chivaviro will share stage with long-time friends Sipho Makhabane, Machanic Manyeruke and Timothy Ngwenya.
“It’s been three years away from home,” he said.
“I am excited to be back and was overwhelmed by the fans as we celebrate the Inter-Continental award and the Doctorate Degree of Ministry.
“I have gathered a few of my friends in the music circles and we will be having a concert at the Braeside Christian Centre this Saturday.
“This is also part of me working on my 20th album,” said Chivaviro.
He has also dedicated his recent achievements to his fans.
“I felt reconnected as soon as I touched down and seeing the fans who came to welcome me makes me want to quickly get into the studio and record something.
“Three years is a long time and I haven’t been able to concentrate on my music or promote the latest album because of the distance and studies.
“But, I am here to compensate for all that.”
The musician is basking in the glow of the success of his 19th album - The African Social Gospel Volume 1 - which carries songs such as Gore Regore, Chinyarara Moyo Wangu, Delivered From People and Mayenzek’ Intando Yakho.
The Ebenezer hit-maker also revealed that he will embark on a nationwide tour promoting his latest album in Mutare, Gokwe, Bulawayo, Masvingo, Chinhoyi and Kariba.
After the local tour, Chivaviro and his Ebenezer Platinum Choir will also embark on a world tour, with their first stop in Leicester, England, in March next year.
During his stay in the US, Chivaviro released two albums - Kana Wakayambuka and The African Social Gospel Volume 1
Both albums are predominantly new sound from the musician as he targeted new audiences.
At the same time, he maintained the fans who have always followed him who are dotted around the globe.