RISING Zvishavane-based gospel singer Gracious Sithole’s decision to venture into gospel took a lot of courage given her chequered past during which she was expelled from school for having love affairs with boys.
BY CHELSEA MUSAFARE
The 19-year-old songbird, who is revelling in the glory of her single Ndisunungurei — a precursor to her debut album set for release next year — said although people labelled her a “prostitute” after the incident, she has since turned a new leaf.
The up-and-coming musician told NewsDay Life & Style that she turned to God following the incident and received counselling which helped her move on with her life.
“I then enrolled with Women University in Africa where I am studying Social Work so that I can motivate other people who are going through such an experience,” she said.
After establishing a working relationship with Verenga Empire Entertainment, a recording company in Zvishavane, Sithole released her debut single last month under the supervision of the company’s general manager Modester Tevera.
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“My father inspired me to venture into singing but as I got into the industry knowing that I had a past that could overshadow my gospel career, I once considered quitting,” she said, adding that Tevera encouraged her to turn her mistakes into a testimony. In the song Ndisunungurei, Sithole appeals to society to forgive her for her past mistakes.