By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka
Zimbabwean worship minister Everton Mlalazi is officially a continental gospel export, with his acclaimed album Great God making its debut on DJ Gosporella’s Hitlist — widely regarded as gospel music’s most authoritative chart in Nigeria and across Africa.
Great God entered the Top 10 Afrogospel Music Chart on last Sunday’s countdown, cementing Mlalazi’s growing footprint beyond Zimbabwe’s borders.
The chart show, broadcast every Sunday at 10am on The Beat 99.9 FM, surveys music from across the continent and has become a launchpad for African gospel artists seeking wider continental reach.
DJ Gosporella himself gave Great God a ringing endorsement, taking to Instagram to praise the album’s exceptional quality in both music and production.
According to the veteran DJ, he could sing the project word for word — a rare seal of approval from one of Nigeria’s most influential gospel tastemakers.
Mlalazi’s entry places him alongside some of the continent’s finest. The chart’s pole position was claimed by Nigeria’s Doktor Santi with “Hadkor,” while Zambia’s Theresa Phondo and Beracah represented Southern Africa with “Bwera.” Other chart features included Tribes of Issachar’s “Faithful Through the Ages” at #10, Chinwe Zoe’s “Jesus Don Win” at #9, Laolu Adewumi’s “Pasture” at #8, and Asagwile’s “Am Born Again” at #7.
Great God is the crowning achievement of Mlalazi‘s career to date — a project widely celebrated in Zimbabwe for its production quality and for the way it bridges contemporary worship with the lived reality of the country’s faith community.
The album established Mlalazi as a distinct voice in Zimbabwe’s gospel scene and has now become his calling card on the African stage.
Since its release, Great God has earned the worship minister a dedicated following, with tracks that resonate both in congregational settings and on radio playlists.
The project’s signature sound — a blend of Afro-contemporary worship and heartfelt praise — has made it a staple at gospel events across Zimbabwe, and its entry onto the Gosporella chart signals a new chapter in Mlalazi‘s career: one where his music is being consumed, critiqued, and celebrated far beyond home shores.
For a Zimbabwean gospel artist, cracking a Nigerian-dominated chart is no small feat. Nigeria’s gospel music industry is one of the continent’s most competitive, and recognition from a figure like DJ Gosporella carries significant weight with promoters, radio programmers, and festival curators across West Africa and the diaspora.
Mlalazi’s rise mirrors a broader trend of Zimbabwean gospel music finding continental audiences — a movement that has seen local artists increasingly collaborate, tour, and chart across Africa.
With Great God now in the Gosporella Hitlist conversation, Mlalazi is well-positioned to build on the momentum and take his ministry to new international audiences.
For now, Zimbabwe’s worship minister has something to celebrate: his music is officially on Africa’s gospel radar — and the continent is taking notice.
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