Preps for Firm Faith ‘Munesima’ Bulawayo album launch reach saturation point
By Desire Ncube
Bulawayo-Accapella gospel music power-house Firm Faith Zimbabwe will close down the 2024 curtain in a lavish style , launching its ninth album titled “Munesimba” in the city of kings and queens.
The album will be launched on December 21, at the Large city hall.
Firm Faith will share the stage with top South African accapella groups Solution, Reality 7 and Divine Trumpets from Zambia.
The group music director Marshal Matsilele said the Bulawayo album launch will be their last public event as they will rest a bit celebrating what he said was a successful musical year.
“This will be our last tour and we have decided to end 2024 in style. Last month we hosted one of the best show in Harare, the concert lived up to its billing and the house was full to the brim. We expect the same in Bulawayo,” said Matsilele.
Matsilele told Express Mail Zim tha r preparations have reached fever pitch.
He said what makes Munesimba album special is that they ever since they released the song on social media platforms they resonated with accapella gospel music lovers.
“As we learn to preach the word of God through music, our goal as a group is to take gospel music – especially accapella music international hence we are inviting groups from other contries,” he said.
He said working with others brings new ideas, perspectives, and approaches fostering artistic growth.
“This album is very special to me, and i believe it will touch many hearts. I almost quited music after the death of my mother.
“The songs on this album speak about hope. The messages explain what will happen after this life, thereby answering many questions that we usually have after we lose our loved ones.
“The title of this album was derived from personal experiences. As a group we have seen the power of God hence “Munesimba,” he added.
Matsilele said “Munesimba” is the best album that Firm Faith has recorded since its formation more than 20 years ago.
“Tracks on album include “Nyika Ichaguma”, “Munesimba” the tittle track, “Jesus Forgive us” , “He touched me”, “Murindi”, “Zuva Richasvika”, “Angiwanaki”, “The king is coming” , and “Handichada”.
Firm Faith won the Harare Has Got Talent award in 2012, and they have the following albums under its belt: Maria, Tinevimbo, Munenyasha, Chikristu muAfrica, Muumbi wehari, Whispering Hope, One Day at a Time and Amazwi Angcwele.
