By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka
Award-winning gospel artiste Minister Michael Mahendere Wednesday launched a global fundraising campaign which marks his 40th birthday.
The fundraising campaign targets well-wishers and friends of Minister Mahendere in Zimbabwe, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America, Australia, and many more across the world.
This is in honour of budding local, regional and international artists who will be the beneficiaries of Minister Mahendere’s 2023 fundraising campaign earmarked for a world class art recording studio, gospel radio station, and direct worship live equipment.
The establishment of a recording studio whose premises are already in place at Michael House in the heart of Harare shall inspire up-and-coming local, regional and international artists to strive for higher and original forms of artistic achievement and excellence through quality recordings.
The gospel radio station to be established at Michael House as well, shall provide the opportunity for the publicity and marketing of music and the arts locally and internationally.
The Direct Worship live equipment which covers stage equipment, sound system and LED screens shall enhance local touring events to world class status and enable the hiring of this equipment to generate revenue to fund recordings for budding artists.
The campaign for the three major projects for 2023, running under the theme, Building a Heritage of Excellence, is being carried out in partnership with Urbane Create as the official campaign agency.
The projects shall encourage and attract more players to join the gospel music and culture sector and at the same time confirm the arts and cultural industries as capable of improving the status and quality of life of practitioners.
It is hoped that the successful implementation of the projects shall increase the appreciation, consumption and enjoyment of Zimbabwean and African music locally and internationally.
Fans, friends, leaders, corporate companies, churches and the public are invited to contribute to the ‘biggest campaign of 2023’ to be hosted as a dinner and celebration event in Zimbabwe, at the Golden Conifer, in Harare on 27 May 2023.
A diverse cast of local, regional and global celebrities will be in attendance. Corporate partners, sponsors, donors can also follow and join the Minister Michael Mahendere at 40 journey on Instagram @ministermahendere, and on
Facebook at @Micheal Mahendere.
Donations, public or private, can be made through:
ZIMBABWE
CABS
Nostro (USD) Account
Branch
Mutual Gardens
Branch code
24000
Account number
1140826549
Beneficiary name
Your Sound Africa Pvt Ltd
UNITED KINGDOM
Barclays Bank
Sort code
231486
Account number
02454171
Beneficiary name
Michael Mahendere
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Community Federal Savings Bank
Routing (ABA)
026073150
Account number
8115703533
Account Type
Checking
Beneficiary name
Michael Mahendere
AUSTRALIA
Citibank
Branch code (BSB)
248024
Account number
10184294
Beneficiary name
Michael Mahendere
Any gifts, donations and sponsorships of over USD 10,000.00 will automatically qualify for special MMM@40's Curated CDs, memorabilia, advertising and marketing opportunities at the local, continental and global levels.
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