Poised to help spread the message of hope worldwide, Gospel artist Everton Mlalazi has released a hope-infused song with five-time Grammy winners Ladysmith Black Mambazo, which is set to be the soundtrack of the world as we hold on to hope in a post-pandemic world.
In a world dominated by bad news and a depressing reality, Mlalazi believes the message of hope is an absolute necessity for all humans and is ready to spread the gospel through song.
“I believe that my music must heal. If you listen to it and you are going through something, you must feel better afterwards. You must feel encouraged.”
Mlalazi credits God for showing up in his life whenever he thought all was lost. His life is a testimony of hope and that hope is the golden thread of his music.
His latest single Nomakunje, which features the five-time Grammy award-winning Maskandi group, is right on theme.
The soothing song, which Mlalazi hopes will encourage people not to let go of hope, was a big success in Zimbabwe when it was launched, with fans voting it into first position on radio stations such as Star FM, Classic 263 and Sky’s Metro FM… A feat, he does not take for granted.
“God is behind it because, without him, I am nothing,” said the singer who has also been encouraged by the love sent back to him.
After breaking into the industry as the lead singer for gospel group The Vine, Mlalazi has followed his calling to honour his worship ministry by pursuing a solo career, and he believes the time is ripe for the message of hope that God has placed in his heart.
The singer’s solo career began when recorded vocals at his home during the pandemic, and when he received a lot of positive feedback he knew he was in perfect alignment with God’s plan for his life.
Since then, the Uyingcwele hitmaker has collaborated with SA gospel music heavy-weights such as Bishop Benjamin Dube and Xolly Mncwango on radio-chart-topping songs “Mwari Hamushanduki” and “My Father’s House” respectively.
His 10-track album “In The Presence” has already made his name known in the African gospel fraternity.
When he’s not in studio, Mlalazi works as a financial consultant in structured finance, having studied Statistics before doing a Masters in Development Finance. Already spread thin, to make his music work, the gospel singer had to make it a family affair which sees his wife Gamuchirai managing his career. The pair has two daughters, Natasha and Keisha, whom Mlalazi says inspire him to be hopeful that things will always work out for the good of those who hold on to hope.
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