By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka
Hold onto your hymnals, because Bulawayo is about to shake like never before.
A jaw-dropping 15,000 worshippers — from every denomination you can name — have already registered for the Ekhaya Worship Festival, and the big day isn’t even here yet.
Come May 25, Hartsfield Rugby Stadium won’t just be a venue. It’ll be a holy roar. From 9am till late, the City of Kings and Queens will transform into the nation’s spiritual epicenter — and trust us, you don’t want to be anywhere else.
This isn’t just another gospel show. This is a full-blown movement. Young and old, local legends and rising stars, voices from across the region — all colliding in one earth-shaking, hand-raising, heaven-touching night.
And the ripple effect? Bulawayo’s hotels, eateries, taxis, and tuck-shops are about to do the hustle of their lives. The tourism industry just caught a holy ghost boost.
Africa Day will never sound the same.
The Dream Team Behind the Miracle
Let’s talk firepower.
Nyaradzo Group — yes, the heavyweights of finance, insurance, risk, and event magic — just partnered with the fast-rising Ekhaya Worship Festival for its second edition. Translation? You show up to praise. They handle everything else.
At the helm is the electrifying Everton Mlalazi, a gospel minister who’s turned this festival from a one-off concert into a sacred takeover.
Last year was warm-up.
This year? Main event.
The Lineup That Has Heaven on Speed Dial
Stop whatever you’re doing and look at this roll call:
Zanele “Zaza” Mokhethi (South Africa) — back after her Spirit of Praise tear-out in 2025.
Oncemore Six — the headliner of the very first Ekhaya Worship Festival, returning to set the stadium ablaze with Ohlonitshwayo, Themba Lendawo Yonke, and Umkhuleko WeBandla.
Takesure Zamar Ncube — ready to drop Rubatsiro, a song soaked in spiritual gasoline.
And a joint performance of Zuva Rangu by Ncube and Mlalazi? Yes. That’s happening. Don’t miss it.
But wait — there’s more. Much more.
Dumi Mkokstad. Canaan Nyathi. Reality 7 — that spine-tingling a cappella group blending contemporary gospel with isicathamiya harmonies. Also: Dunamis Men, Conquerors, Pastor Barak Family, Zimpraise, Family Voices, Mai Mwamuka, Lorraine Maplanka, Vocal Ex, and Blessing Jeduthun.
This isn’t a concert. This is a worship marathon that could crack the sky.
The Best Part? It’s Free.
Yes, you read that right.
Zero dollars. Zero excuse.
As the official Ekhaya Worship Festival Facebook page put it:
“The sound is calling. Join us for Ekhaya Worship Festival 2026 — a powerful gathering of praise, unity and unforgettable moments. Come and experience heaven on earth.”
This is more than a festival.
It’s an encounter.
See you in Bulawayo. Come ready to lift your hands — and maybe lose your voice.
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