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Music
Edson Nhongo
...a new gospel revelation
Tafadzwa Dombodzvuku school cheering for our sports teams with other genres because it spreads the word
Like carpentry, music is also his my friends,” said Nhongo.
of God faster than other genres and also
passion hence multi-tasking has His debut album Ndinoshuva Kuenda because he had repented.
never been a concern to Edson Kudenga was recorded and produced at “I chose gospel music over other genres
Nhongo who has broken into Revival studios in Hillside.
because it broadcasts the word of God
the music arena with a well composed
and arranged gospel album entitled
Ndinoshuva Kuenda Kudenga.
Born 28 years ago in Njanja, Edson
Nhongo was destined to become a
musician but which genre he was going
to sing was the only stumbling block
hindering his progress.
The album carries soul soothing tracks
that brings one closer to God in the wake
of troubled times characterised by wars,
hunger and the economic recession facing
the world today.
kuenda kudenga a title track, Pakudenga
kuna baba, Hakuna zita sera Jesu,
better, helps me to get into the praying
mood also and I also know God, that is
why I sing gospel,” said the musician.
So far, the talented gospel musician
does not have a group to back him but
relies on the assistance he gets from
Gibson Njowa, Belinda Alimando and
Primrose who do backing vocals in his
Nhongo attended Jeche Primary Mufudzi ndiye Jehovah and Pane sipiti songs.
school, Svinurai and Mushipe Secondary
schools in Njanja before he moved to
Harare.
The musician who is also a carpenter
spends most of his time at the Glen
View home-based industry, known as
“paComplex” working with wood to
manufacture bedroom and dining suites.
“Singing has always been in my blood
from a tender age, we used to sing at
rizere neropa.
Most of the songs on the album are
found in the Methodist hymn books. The
musician did justice to the songs and
brings in a new dimension to the output
of the songs.
In a time where most youths are
venturing into Zim Dancehall, Nhongo
who is also a member of Methodist
Church in Zimbabwe chose gospel over all
The musician told this publication he
will be releasing his second album end of
November this year, so he can capitalise
on the Christmas euphoria.
“The second album will be released end
of November, so that we can capitalise on
the Christmas mood,” said Nhongo.
Asked whether carpentry will not
infringe on his music or vice versa, the
artist highlighted that he has a team he
Page 14 The Parade - Zimbabwe’s Most Read Lifestyle Magazine
August 2014