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"We bagged more than three awards in music categories. It shows how much our music is being appreciated out there and it’s positively impacting peoples"

"I started in circular music doing Urban Grooves for some time when I was a bit younger and it was a good learning curve"

"Well, in our previous events we did not feature other artistes and it is always good to bring diversity and colour to every event and these artistes are some of my friends, so as I celebrate 10 years of recording gospel music, I thought it will be a good thing to have an inclusive event, where we just come to celebrate together"

"We are always working with different themes, our sound has always been different from what you see on the general gospel scene, it is a mixture of both the young and the old, the energetic and the calm, a mixture of different languages and different backgrounds"

"If you look at someone like Takesure Zamar, who speaks about seven languages and he brings that to the table, we have Evelyn coming from Kenya, she carries that to the table and it becomes a mixture that will cater for every member in the body of Christ"

"We are very grateful to God for the reception that people have been giving on this album. The sound is different, the sound is new"

"The testimonies that we have received from people who have listened to it, we see that you have been doing something worthwhile and making a difference in people’s lives"

"We always want to include the audience in our work. We do that because they are part of the production, so when we do live recordings it is not just your voice coming out or your musicians playing, but its everyone, so even the person who is worshiping in the audience which makes it more inclusive"

"Piracy is always there, but there are ways around it and one of the things is that my genre of music has never been mainstream, so I am not affected much by piracy"

"You can make a brighter day one smile at time, changing the world starts by changing the life of an individual buy a ticket and most importantly do not forget to buy for someone who needs to be there, everybody needs Jesus. Sekerera"

"I’m the only girl in our home, and my father used to play football. So, I started playing football at the age of 6 with a boys’ team. To be honest, I’ve been lucky to have my family’s support. Even though they got scared for me at times, of getting injured, specially playing with boys, but they kept supporting me. My mother even used to take me to my trainings."

"When you reach a certain age, you realize that being only a footballer does not help you financially, as women’s football does not have enough money as the men’s game. So, I made sure to secure myself with another full-time job. I had to work on both at the same time."

"To be where I am today, I owe it to my supporting mother, and to my recently passed away grandmother. I’ve been through many challenges in my life, but it all made me the strong woman I am today. So, girls must not give up; everything comes with time. Do not get distracted with downs, consistent work and training gets you where you want."

"We are not just aiming for a win; we are looking to make a statement and solidify our position at the top of the league."

"But winning away from home always feels good. Securing all 3 points is crucial, regardless of who the opponents are."

"I am thankful for everyone who have contributed to my growth, good and bad, and I am ready for the new challenges ahead of me that requires new focus."

"I am happy to have contributed to their growth with opportunities that were not around when I started as a young kid."

"We don’t approach football games seeking revenge."

"I always thought I'd study Law, but when I moved to the UK in 1997 my aunt told me about mental health"

"My late mother had to deal with mental health issues and my aunt was so convinced it would resonate with me"

"I looked it up and felt it was definitely the right thing to do"

"to equip people with quality mental health care to make informed and healthy decisions about themselves, their relationships and their future"

"We also helped the group find a sense of purpose in life"

"Over the years I've had to learn to manage my time quite well. If you're going to strike a balance you've got to be disciplined with time. It also helps that on the work front I've a capable team that I trust so much. So, that gives me a bit of leeway to also do music and my television presenting on the side"

"I thoroughly enjoy television presenting. Over the years, I've learnt to immerse myself in the media space and I strive to teach my audience something they have not heard before each time I'm on air"

"So, we were just re-engaging for the second episode of our programme. We wanted to catch up with her and see how she was doing. However, to our surprise were the negative vibes that we got from people. They were cursing at her and some cursing at me for giving her an opportunity to speak. After that there were family members calling me saying, ‘don’t support her, don’t give her anything because she is doing drugs and she hurt her mom"

"We were more emotionally stable when we had the community spirit. That community spirit because of migration and all is no longer there. So, this trauma that happened to this young girl, had it been 20 years ago, we would not have been looking at mental health interventions. There were aunts, grandmothers and others in the extended family who would have stepped in, but these people aren’t there anymore"

"A lot of young people in Zimbabwe right now are doing drugs because of the state of the nation, the joblessness, the hopelessness, so people end up taking them to try pacify the emotions, to try pacify the dreams, to try pacify what they are going through, others turn to religion, others turn to alcohol and drugs"

"And this thing about drugs is a big problem that will drive crime, prostitution rates to go up, the Zimbabwe as we know it is going to change because of these drugs"

"It isn’t a problem that we can sweep under the carpet, not at all. The problem with drug-related crimes is that it is very violent. It is actually something that requires the government and Zimbabweans to get involved, before it becomes a major problem. Poverty is also driving people to sell drugs and the war against it will be tougher"

"We are losing a whole generation to drugs and these people will turn into criminals and Zimbabwe won’t be safe. In a few years it will be unsafe to be in Zimbabwe. We can’t sit around and look at this unfolding like a story. We are the generation that had the opportunity and it is up to us to help these ones who we left behind who have nothing"

"Zimbabweans are just a broken people; we have become an individualistic society like the first world. So, they replaced those things that we had in our culture, as ubuntu, with professional bodies. What we do as mental health is what we would have done with our grandmother’s aunts and uncles"

"This track is reassuring. Its core message is ‘whatever your situation, you should know that God is faithful"

"It is taken from Psalm 23, ‘Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.’ That’s a message of encouragement"

"God is behind it because, without him, I am nothing"

"They brought in the energy which I thought they would, but also for me, I was really wowed by the fact that these are guys are five-time Grammy award-winning, yet they remained so humble"

"I never at any point felt intimidated. Some of them are quite advanced in age, but then they're very good at their music and what they do"

"I’m very excited to work with them and everything just panned out very well. I used to listen to them growing up, but now I've got the opportunity to work with them. This is indeed a dream come true"

"Over the years, I’ve carried a dream in my heart to return to Ekhaya koBulawayo and organise a concert that unites people from all walks of life in praise to one God. It’s a vision rooted in my love for my roots, my faith, and my passion for creating a space where souls can come together in worship, reflection, and community. This festival is more than just an event; it’s a heartfelt mission to bring people closer to God through music, unity, and shared faith"

"I consider myself incredibly blessed to have found a partner who truly understands and supports my calling. The Bible says, ‘He who finds a wife finds a good thing,’ and I can attest to that fully. My wife is not only my life partner but also my creative collaborator and confidant. She pushes me to dream bigger and think beyond limits"

"Her relentless passion, creative insight, and unwavering support ensure that my ideas are brought to life. Without her, many of the visions I have might never have materialised. I am grateful every day for her presence in my life — she is truly a blessing and an essential part of the journey we are on together, especially with the Ekhaya Worship Festival"

"We recognise the many logistical and organisational challenges involved in making this event happen year after year, but our passion and commitment drive us to keep this vision alive. The ultimate goal is to establish the festival as a celebrated gospel extravaganza that people look forward to each year — uniting hearts in praise, worship, and fellowship, and strengthening our collective faith journey"

"We believe that worship and spiritual growth are interconnected with physical well-being. As such, the festival is not just a spiritual event but also a movement towards caring for our community’s physical health — creating a space where faith, health, and community come together in unity"

"It depends on the coach. Every player and every coach has their own preference. So, if the coach prefers a certain player you won't make the team. In South Africa when you reach 30, they think you are old."

"We don't believe in experience and experience can't be bought. You build experience. So, this thing of 'We are building, we want new blood' I feel like we still have a long way to go."

"I believe if you mix new and experienced players it makes a good team. Younger players have energy and experienced players have the experience to build."

"At training or on the field of play it is not so much an issue because football language is universal, and I understand most words. The main challenge is when I have to converse with my teammates off the field, but I am getting there."

"My love for football goes beyond just playing the game to the best of my ability. I love all facets of the game and being a coach excites me. While I was abroad, I had the privilege of interacting with several people who broadened my holistic understanding of the game. My journey thus far as a coach has been an interesting one because it has opened my eyes to several ideas about what goes on before, during and after the game."

"I am very happy with the way the world is paying attention to women in the game of football."

"I always feel so emotional when I see youngsters knocking the ball around with confidence. I see myself in them and it excites me to train them. I hope that they keep their heads down and learn more about the game. I hope they eventually exceed my achievements because they are very talented and I am working hard to help them achieve their potential."