POPULAR gospel diva Mercy Jani, affectionately known in gospel music circles as Amai Guvamombe, has released a new six-track album titled Ropafadzo.
BY OWN CORRESPONDENT
The Chitungwiza-based singer, famed for the apostolic choral hit song Garai Muchinamata, said she has released an instrumental album meant to cater for a wider audience.
A Kuwadzana Apostolic Church member, Jani rose to fame through singing apostolic choral songs before introducing instruments a few years ago.
“I am diversifying. I will release an album laden with apostolic choral songs next year. For now, I have to use instruments to cater for a wider audience and I am happy with how the album is being played on local radio stations,” she said.
“This is my second album with instrumental songs, before I revert back to choral music. I am not limited to a capella. I am happy that my sixth album is out and the response from my fans and other gospel music fans is refreshing.”
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Songs on the latest album include Hana Yako, Vana Venyu, Ropafadzo, Jesu and Mubatsiri.
The album was recorded at Hojobwe Studios in Chitungwiza.
Being a female figure to lead an apostolic choral group in a male-dominated industry with established groups like Vabati VaJehovah, Chiedza CheVatendi and Vabati VeVhangeri, Jani became a popular a capella musician through her debut album that carried the hit song Garai Muchinamata.
The song was accompanied by a video that became popular on local television shows.
Her other albums include Tungamirai Jehovha, Donhodzo Romweya, Hupenyu Idova, Mira Namwari Wako and Pasi Idandaro.