This year, Zimbabwe’s celebrated gospel musicians — the Charambas and Shingisai Suluma — have announced major milestones as they each mark 30 years of influential gospel music ministry.
To commemorate the anniversary, the Charambas released three new albums featuring a total of 30 songs: Farai Nevanofara, Chemai Nevanochema, and Olive Branch. The project reflects their commitment to uplifting listeners with messages of hope, comfort and praise.
Similarly, for three decades, gospel icon Shingisai Suluma has continued to inspire worshippers across generations with her message of faith, perseverance and devotion. Born Shingisai Chadoka in Gweru to a musically gifted family, she began singing in church at just seven years old and was leading a choir by the age of 17.
Suluma attended Oriel Girls High School in Harare before pursuing further studies in England, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Textile and Design from Surrey University.
It was during her time in the United Kingdom that she recorded her debut album Zvanaka (1995), which opened the door to an impressive catalogue of 11 albums. These include Huyai Ishe Jesu (1998), Mumaoko (2000), Nokuti Wakanaka (2002), Tatenda Taona (2005), Maitiro Enyu (2007), Rwendo (2013), Masuwo (2016) and Pano Patasvika (2017).
Her scripture-rooted worship music has earned her multiple Zimbabwe Music Awards as well as a National Arts Merit Award for the hit song Nanhasi, cementing her legacy as one of Zimbabwe’s most influential gospel voices.
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