From the vibrant streets of Bulawayo to the buzzing studios of South Africa, singer Sharon Mpala — known in music circles as Qhawekazi — is carving her own path on the regional music scene.
With a heart rooted in her faith and a sound that blends spirituality with modern genres, she is fast becoming a voice to watch.
Now based in South Africa, the rising artiste says her creative process is deeply spiritual and intuitive.
“I do not write songs; they just come on their own. I record them on my phone, practise and then put the parts together depending on what is happening around me,” Mpala said.
She described one of her latest tracks, Thethelela Nkosi, as a powerful and emotional reflection on the state of the world.
Mpala told NewsDay Life & Style that she did not sit down to write it — the song “simply flowed from my spirit”.
The song, she added, is a heartfelt plea for mercy and healing.
“There are many sins we have committed; we are asking God to reduce His anger and forgive us.”
She said the music video for Thethelela Nkosi is expected to bring that message to life, using visuals that reflect the harsh realities of today’s society.
“The video will show people in jail and other real-life situations. I want it to reflect what’s really going on in the world,” Mpala said.
But her creativity does not end with gospel and spiritual songs.
She recently recorded a lively amapiano track titled Elamlayithini, which the artiste says is about fun.
“I went to a different studio because I wanted to test myself and see if I could sing amapiano,” Mpala said.
“I found myself doing wonders.”
In addition to her solo projects, Mpala recently featured in a music video with one of South Africa’s most famous artistes, Intaba YaseDubai.
She said the video was set to premiere on popular music channels, including Trace and Channel O, giving her even more exposure on the continental stage.
With two new songs set for release this month and visuals that carry a strong message, Mpala is using her voice not just to entertain, but to heal, inspire and call for change, proving that her music is as meaningful as it is powerful.