Moyo in historic album launch
IT was for the first time in years for masters of different music genres to share the stage before hundreds of dancing and merry-making revellers for the whole day in Mutare.
The venue was Chancellor Primary School where more than 10 artistes performed at award-winning gospel musician, Dorcas Moyo’s album launch last Saturday. The historic launch started off on a low key note around midday, but went a gear up as hundreds of people trickled later during the day.
The crowd which consisted of all ages groups enjoyed every bit of the stage performances.
The appearance of sungura ace, Alick Macheso further lit up the event as he had a tight schedule after performing in Murombedzi the previous night.
He was billed to perform at Aquatic Complex in Chitungwiza that Saturday evening before travelling to Rusitu in Chimanimani the following day, a tight schedule that made many doubt his appearance at the event.
Macheso mesmerised many with his heart-pounding bass guitar, especially on the song, Mhanza Haisekwi, a song he co-carved with Dorcas Moyo before he later posted on his Facebook page: “We had a great time in Mutare as I shared the stage with Dorcas Moyo. It was a show to remember and we will forever cherish the night.”
Dendera king, Sulumani Chimbetu did not disappoint either and put the icing on the cake with a sterling performance.
The crowd was also captivated by popular Kenya-based gospel musician, Fenny Kerubo, whose stage choreography was top notch.
Other artistes who performed such as Carol Chidzikwe, Tinashe Murigo, Joyful Praise Choir, Fungisai Zvakavapano-Mashavave, Mathias Mhere, Sabastian Magacha and Blessing Shumba put up top drawer performances.
Zim dancehall artiste, Seh Calaz pulled up a surprise, and took the crowd into delirium after he appeared on stage to congratulate Moyo for a successful album launch.
He was not part of the line-up, but he had a show elsewhere in Mutare, and made a surprise appearance.
Moyo, who was elegantly dressed launched the album, Mvere Dzabvepi, in style as she performed live some of the new songs.
The project carries 10 tracks that include Ngaasimudzwe Jesu, Mvere Dzabvepi, Umungwarire, featuring Sulumani Chimbetu, Muroyi Ngaafe, Africa Munoida, Segondo, featuring South-African based diva, Winnie Mashaba, Zvotoparadzana,
Kumagumo, Huya Undinyaradze and Ndoimba Sei.
It was engineered and produced by Olin Anderson at Kunashe Studios.
The album is a cocktail of storyline. While righteousness is its fulcrum, there are lots of scintillating lines enshrined in each and every song — hypocrisy, drug abuse, and faith in God — to sum up the masterpiece.
Dorcas Moyo described the event as a huge success which exceeded her expectations.
“We had 99.9 percent of the lined up artistes taking up to the stage to showcase their talents.
“We managed to go through and tick all the elements of the programme. Our expectations were met and we are happy about that.
“The number of revellers could have been more since we were also very generous giving away complementary tickets to the general populace.
“I would like to express my profound gratitude to the people of Mutare and beyond. We had people from Kariba, Bulawayo, Gweru, Harare and other places coming down. The people of Manicaland are amazing.
“The confidence they showed us was just unbelievable. I want to implore my brothers and sisters that we should stick together forever,” she said.