By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka
Harare— Gospel music fans are in for a spectacular start to the new year as celebrated songstress Janet Manyowa is set to attempt a historic feat: filling the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) for two consecutive nights.
Dubbed “ANOT7” (A Night of Thanksgiving 2027), the highly anticipated event is scheduled to take place on January 1 and January 2, 2027.
The announcement, made via a striking promotional poster, confirms that the multi-award-winning artist is not just aiming for a single successful show, but a massive double-header.
The poster poses a challenge to fans: “Which night is your fighter? Or are you picking both nights?”
The lineup reveals a strategic split of talent, with Manyowa headlining both evenings alongside a rotating cast of top-tier gospel acts.
Night 1 promises a powerful start to the year, featuring performances by Hlengwe Mhlaba, Joyful Praise, Sharon Cherayi, Todd Dulaney, Mathias Mhere, and Pastor G. Janet Manyowa will, of course, be anchoring the evening.
Night 2 sees a shift in the musical landscape, bringing in international flavor and top local acts. Joining Janet Manyowa will be Sabastian Magacha, Dumi Mkokstad, Takesure Zamar, Mercy Chinwo, Ntokozo Mbambo, and Nyasha Mutonhori.
The inclusion of heavyweights like American gospel star Todd Dulaney on Night 1 and Nigerian worship sensation Mercy Chinwo and South Africa’s Ntokozo Mbambo on Night 2 underscores the magnitude of the event.
The choice of the HICC—a venue synonymous with prestige and often considered the benchmark for a successful gospel concert in Zimbabwe—highlights the ambition behind ANOT7.
If successful across both nights, it will solidify Manyowa’s status as one of the premier drawcards in the region’s gospel industry.
Fans are already buzzing with excitement, taking to social media to debate which night boasts the stronger lineup.
With the event two years away, the countdown has officially begun for what promises to be a monumental celebration of faith and music.
The 2027 edition of ANOT7 is being brought to you by Ecobank!
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