CELEBRATED gospel music singer, worship leader and pastor Sharon Manyonganise Cherayi has had a groundbreaking collaboration which is set to propel her once again into the global limelight.
Cherayi collaborated with Australia-based Ghanaian pastor Rojer Owusu on the song and video Take the Glory, released on several social media platforms on October 1.
The visuals of Take the Glory, shot in Zimbabwe by Authentic Media, are nothing short of majestic.
Each frame is woven with intentionality and capturing not just the artistes, but the presence they carry.
From wide, sweeping shots of natural landscapes that declare the majesty of God, to intimate candle-lit scenes that speak of personal devotion, the video is a visual psalm.
Owusu said he was inspired to write this particular song based on his personal experience of gratitude and devotion.
He added that it was his prayer that listeners would feel encouraged to worship God wholeheartedly and recognise His place as the ultimate source of all good things in their lives, regardless of what they were going through.
“I felt an overwhelming need to emphasise God’s glory and sovereignty in my life,” Owusu said.
- Sovereignty vs global membership
- Of Africa food sovereignty, climate change, GMO onslaught
- How can communities protect their food systems from external influence?
- Zim’s Seed Act fuelling food insecurity
Keep Reading
“Reflecting on His faithfulness throughout the years how He has saved me in various ways and provided for me, reminds me that this applies to every listener of this song.
“God has been good in so many ways and all we can do is come to Him in worship.”
He added: “Just as the song declares, ‘Lord, I am here’, it reflects my willingness to be present in His presence.
“This mirrors my personal commitment to seek God earnestly, to pause and acknowledge Him amid life’s chaos.
“It’s a reminder to continually present myself to Him as I journey in faith.”
Commenting on the collaboration with Cherayi, Owusu admitted that he had been following her music closely from her involvement with Zimpraise on the song Sungano.
“Yes, I collaborated with Sharon Manyonganise Cherayi, a renowned gospel singer formerly from Zimpraise, who is now pursuing her own music career,” he said.
“I felt led by the spirit to feature someone special and I was inspired to reach out to her and her husband.
“I shared with them that I was led to this decision and she was the perfect person for the song.
“She accepted the invitation because she felt a connection when she heard it.
“Despite being heavily pregnant at the time, she completed her session and one can truly testify to the presence of God in her work.”
Owusu said the song Take the Glory was based on the biblical extract 1 Thessalonians 5:18, which encouraged believers to express gratitude in every situation, as it aligns with God’s will for us through Christ Jesus.
“The story of the prodigal son, who left his father with his portion of wealth and spent everything until he ended up eating with pigs, illustrates how his father still received him and restored him.
“In the same way, if we come back to God despite our shortcomings, His arms are wide open to receive and restore us (Luke 15:11-32).”
With a voice that pierces through atmospheres and a spirit attuned to the sound of heaven, Cherayi does not merely sing; she ministers.
A former powerhouse from Zimpraise, known for songs like Sungano (remix), she has long been a trusted vessel in the Zimbabwean gospel vineyard.
Her previous work, including her debut album Rudo RwaJesu, hits like Hallelujah and Rugare, and sold-out live DVDs such as God the Lifter of Men with her husband Ellard, have proven her to be not only a worshipper, but a worship architect, one who builds altars through melody and message.
