By A Correspondent| Chipinge based claric Fredrick Thondhlana has roped in Talented sungura musician Tatenda Pinjisi affectionately known as ‘Sungura Messiah’ in a gospel track.
Thondhlana with the United Church of Christ of Zimbabwe (UCCZ) features Pinjisi on the track titled ‘Ndirangarirewo’, a single track released in June this year.
Thondhlana who released a Ndau laden debut album last year titled ‘Kunaka Kwamwari’ said the single was released at a time Zimbabwe is going through a rough patch economically hence his plea to God.
“I collaborated with Pinjisi because I have been his fan since he ventured into the music scene.
“The song Ndirangarireiwo was released at a time ordinary Zimbabweans are feeling the pinch of economic crisis bedevilling the country and it is well timed since such times require only God to show himself,” said Thondhlana.
The husky voice musician said Pinjisi’s last albums were laden with great gospel tracks, hence falling in love with his music.
Pinjisi’s first album is titled Rumbidzo Kumusiki while his second offering is Chibhakera Chenyasha.
“This inspired me to collaborate with him as I felt we had something in common-spreading the Word of God,” said Thondhlana.
Pinjisi also known as Spanner Boy is riding high on his soft sungura with most of his lyrics appealing to both believers and non-believers.
Thondhlana began his musical career as part of a youth group called Acapella Vibes and later joined another group fronted by Paida Dube called The Anointed Voice where they recorded two albums.
The 38 years old cleric reckons that it has always been his dream to go solo and add another portfolio to his pastoral calling which is through music.
Thondhlana released his debut album last year titled Kunaka Kwamwari which carries a collaboration song with another gospel diva Agatha Murudzwa.
“My aim is to popularize the Ndau language since it has become one of the official languages in Zimbabwe, and my debut album received an overwhelming response from the Ndau speaking people,” added Thondhlana.
The single track was recorded and produced by Gibson Makumbe of Voice of Thunder Studios (VOT)