So says Caroline Ncube, co-leader of fast-rising Johannesburg-based Zimbabwean gospel music group Izwi Lesiphelo. Since the release of its successful debut album “Kuyosulwa Inyembezi” late last year, the group has organised and performed in many charity shows here and Ncube says more shall come next year.
“More than being in the music industry, we are on a mission to bring fellow humans to the realization that God will never leave them,” said the Lupane-born Ncube.
The group has performed in shows like the Women’s Day commemoration, where some of the proceeds were used to buy toiletries and other basics for underprivileged women in and around Johannesburg. They also performed in the Girls First concert, sponsored by Bekezela Nsingo’s African Mothers Foundation and aimed at empowering girls. Various basics were donated to underprivileged women and girls who attended the show.
“Deuteronomy 15 says that, if one of your brothers or sisters becomes poor, you must not harden your heart or be closefisted toward them, but generously open your hand to him and lend him on pledge as much as he needs,” added Ncube.” To us gospel music is a ministry and I think because of that God keeps blessing us.”
Since the release of its first album, which sold more than 3,000 copies in the first three months, the group has scored sponsorship deals with cellular service provider Econet Wireless and popular fast food outlet Nandos. It has also enjoyed airplay on Zimbabwean radio stations and won praise in both Zimbabwean and South African newspapers.
Meanwhile, the high-flying group is back in the studio recording their 12-track second album titled “Ngale Kwelanga”, which should be out next week. “We have added an extra two tracks to thank our fans for their support,” said Ncube.
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