FORMER Orchestra Mberikwazvo and Extra Kwazvose band members — drummer Obert Gomba and chanter Jonas Kasamba — are now part of a gospel music outfit, Xtreme Afrique, and are not looking back in their mission to spread the gospel through music.
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The two had a fall-out with another former Orchestra Mberikwazvo band member, Franco “Slomo” Dhaka, last year.
The talented duo will be part of the high-powered musical ensemble when they perform at the inaugural “Mega Miracle Crusade” which kicks off in Zengeza 2, Chitungwiza, today and ends on Saturday.
The outfit also comprises talented singer Bethan Pasinawako-Ngolomi, who first stormed the gospel music scene with her hit album Ndinzverei several years ago and is now married to producer Lyton Ngolomi.
“We are happy to be performing at this crusade which is taking place right in our backyard (Chitungwiza) and this is going to be an opportunity for us to prove to the world that we have since become born-again Christians,” Kasamba said.
“We are happy to be working with Sister Bethan and Brother Lyton, together with a pool of other gifted artistes who are part of our group.”
Kasamba collaborated with Bethan on a song titled Vavengi which will be unveiled during the crusade.
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“It is a powerful song that they collaborated on and it promises to be a favourite of many, hence the decision to include it on Bethan’s new album set for release anytime from now,” Ngolomi said. Other artistes billed to perform at the three-day gospel explosion include Charles and Olivia Charamba, Blessing Shumba, Prosper Nyika and Justice Chiware.
