By Jane Mlambo| Upcoming gospel musician and United Church of Christ in Zimbabwe (UCCZ) cleric Rev Fredrick Thondhlana has hailed the power of collaborations in the music industry saying his partnership with Sungura maestro Tatenda Pinjisi in 2020 was a major turning point in his short career.

In an interview with ZimEye, Rev Thodhs as he is widely known said he is already in the studio working on his second album which will also feature quite a number of established musicians.

“For 2021, I have plans which includes finishing my second album which i believe will be well received by many.

“It has 10 tracks including hymns from our Ndau hymnal. I have also lined up collaborations with artists I will not mention now.

“I have seen the power of collaborations after my song with Tatenda Pinjisi titled Ndirangarireiwo,” said Rev Thodhs.

He spoke of his eagerness to build his musical brand to the levels reached by other gospel music greats like the Charambas, Baba Mechanic Manyeruke, Blessing Shumba and many others.

“I have a mission to preach the word of God and will not rest until my message reaches every corner of the world,” added Rev Thodhs.

He acknowledged the overwhelming endorsement he got from his church which he said has given him the confidence to soldier on in the music industry which he said is difficult to breakthrough.

“I am quite satisfied about how people have received my music. People are encouraging me to do more.

“My single with Pinjisi was number 27 on 2020 Diamond FM top 50.

“The song also stayed in the top 20 for quite a period in 2020. This has shown me that the future looks bright,” said Rev Thodhs.