By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka
Bulawayo — Gospel minister Everton Mlalazi traded the pulpit for the pavements of Bulawayo’s City Centre today, embarking on an electrifying walkabout to meet and greet his legion of fans in his beloved hometown.
The “Great God” singer, who grew up in the City of Kings and Queens, showed he hasn’t forgotten his roots, taking time to engage with grassroots supporters, street vendors, and ordinary citizens who have been the backbone of his flourishing music career.
The meet-and-greet couldn’t have come at a better time. It serves as the perfect hype-builder ahead of his upcoming momentous occasion: bringing the regional gospel powerhouse Spirit of Praise to Bulawayo.
Mlalazi’s Bulawayo homecoming follows a triumphant, show-stopping performance in Harare over the weekend. On Saturday night, he wowed a packed 7 Arts Theatre as part of The Vine, a collaborative group featuring the gospel sensation.
The auditorium was filled to the rafters with gospel lovers, including the Minister of Economic Development, Dr. Kuda Tagwirei, and his entourage, who were spotted rocking the dancefloor and enjoying the spirit-filled night.
Dressed in a striking sky-blue outfit, Mlalazi serenaded the crowd with an unforgettable set—a performance that served as a tantalizing preview for what fans can expect at the year-ender Celestial Chorus Soiree at the HICC.
During his Bulawayo walkabout, Mlalazi was the epitome of humility, stopping to chat with local food vendors and everyday shoppers, giving residents a chance to connect with the man behind the music.
The stroll was as much about community as it was about promotion, revving up excitement for the highly anticipated Spirit of Praise 12 concert at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) grounds on November 22.
Fans in Bulawayo are in for a massive musical treat. The star-studded line-up is set to deliver an unforgettable night of worship, featuring a stellar cast of South African gospel heavyweights, including Xola Toto, Nothando Hlophe, Mpumi Mtsweni, Sindi Ntombela, Ziyanda Tshangana, Takie Ndou, Omega Khunou, Dumi Mkokstad, and Pastor Mthunzi Namba. Zimbabwe’s own Everton Mlalazi will proudly fly the national flag as the host and local headliner.
Organisers have assured fans that preparations for the event are at an advanced stage, promising a world-class production as the ensemble brings its latest musical offering to local audiences.
If Mlalazi’s recent Harare performance and his humble, grassroots Bulawayo walkabout are anything to go by, the Spirit of Praise 12 concert is set to be the gospel event of the year.
Minister Mlalazi performs with The Vine at The 7 Arts Theatre
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