Daughters of Virtue Mini Mega:Meet gospel music divas who will electrify Mutare tonight
THE LINE-UP:
*Mathias Mhere*
Born Mathias Mhere
Masvingo, Zimbabwe
Occupation
Singer Songwriter Entrepreneur
Years active 2011–present
Spouse(s) Susan Dzinamarira
Children Shayne, Sean and Shelton
Mathias Mhere is one of Zimbabwe’s best gospel artists. Mhere rose to prominence in 2012 with his album. “Anoita Minana” which carried the hit “Favour” which topped the gospel charts.
*Background*
Mhere was born on the 13th of June 1988 in Mukaro, Gutu in Masvingo and raised in Gweru.] He is married to Susan Dzinamarira and the couple is blessed with a son called Shayne. Mhere did his primary schooling at Saint Mary’s Primary School before proceeding to Matinunura High School for his secondary education.
*Music career*
Mhere’s career didn’t start rosy. He had a passion for music at a very young age. That passion would drive him to playing worn-out pots (zvingwendere). He would sing everywhere, that includes in the church, herding cattle or working in the garden. All the while Mhere was living with his mother in Gutu. Singing in church and elsewhere did not help to satisfy his penchant for music. He then decided to team up with his siblings Daniel, Miriro and Melody and formed a band which they called the Gospel Hurricane.The band disbanded but Mhere continueD to pursue his passion and dream even at high school. He joined the group “Created to Worship” that only managed to produce some demos because of financial challenges. He later joined a group “Rock of Ages” which was based in Mkoba.The group managed to release one album “Hakuna Unoramba”.
*Solo career*
After completing his Ordinary level, Mhere then headed to Harare were he launched his solo career. After saving the little money he got from his job as a buyer at Tiger General Suppliers, He recorded his first album ‘Tinoda Nyasha’. All his efforts came to naught as the album was poorly marketed and became a big flop. He then took a four year sabbatical and only bounced back in 2011 with the album ‘Anoita Minana’. It is this album that put the young man on the spotlight as almost every song on the album became a hit. Some of the songs on the album include “Favour”, “Vimba NaJehova”, “Areka” and “Chipostor”, all hits. The album was accompanied by a DVD, which only increased his fame and established him as a competent artist. In his journey to stardom, Mhere was nurtured and pruned by legendary gospel artist, Mechanic Manyeruke.
*As an Ambassador*
Mhere was in May 2013 appointed charity homes ambassador by the Zimbabwe Amalgamated Housing Association (ZAHA). His job is to identify those in need in both rural and urban areas. The people will be assisted from the proceeds of his shows. For his task to be easier he was given a low-density residential stand in Galloway Park, Norton. On top of that he was also given a facility car to use when carrying out his activities.
*Albums*
Tinoda Nyasha
Anoita Minana
Nguva yeNyasha
*Collaboration with Oliver Mtukudzi*
Between 2014 and 2015, Mhere worked with the legendary superstar Oliver Mtukudzi on one of his albums. Mtukudzi featured on the song Tsano Handei, an extract from the biblical verse found in the book of Numbers. Tsano Handei was extracted from Numbers 10 where Moses and his brother-in-law Hobab were prominently featured discussing the divine commissioned-journey from Mt Sinai to Canaan.
This latest album by Mhere was a sequel o his earlier album “Nguva Yenyasha” which comprises plug songs such as Ziya Rangu, Idya Tafura, Pamazuva Angu, Mhandu Yako, Number Busy and Mweya Mutsvene among others.
*Tinashe Murigo*
Place of birth : BIKITA, MASVINGO
Current City-Mutare
MUSICAL JOURNEY:
Five recorded albums since 2014 and More than 15 single tracks
COLLABORATIONS
Have featured on more than 20 other artists’ projects
VOCAL COACH who has coached many recorded artists, groups and praise and worship teams
SONG WRITER who has written songs for many artists.
Author with 3 published books
1. HELLO SINGER
2. THE ART OF WORSHIP LEADING
3. LETTERS FROM DAD
Also the founding Pastor @ HOUSE OF POWER APOSTOLIC MINISTRIES
ACTOR who has featured in the movies”GoodMan” “Hello”, and “Ngozi”.
*Nyasha Mutonhori*
Nyasha Mutonhori is a talented female Gospel musician born on August 20, 1995.
She is married to Wisdom Nyaparami.
Nyasha’s journey as a singer began at the age of 10 when she joined her school choir. This experience boosted her confidence and led her to become a member of the Apostolic Faith Mission Church choir in Zimbabwe, where she was discovered by Pastor IC Mariga.
During her early career, Nyasha met Wisdom ‘Wizee’ Nyaparami, a young producer at Eternity Productions. Wisdom, who was being mentored by Macdonald ‘Macdee’ Chidavaenzi, introduced Nyasha to Macdee, who signed her and helped her work on her debut album titled Garai Mumoyo.
Collaborations Over the years, Nyasha has collaborated with various artists, including: Mathius Mhere – Mudiwa Wemwoyo Pianos Jaravaza – Hakuna Hama, Ngaarumbidzwe Pastor Josh Kays – Aripano (Best Song at the PERMICAN AWARDS 2017) She has also worked with established artists like Tembalami Praise, Sebastian Magacha, and Mpostori Wency.
In addition to her music career, Nyasha leads worship sessions every Sunday night. She also hosts a special event called the Closet Experience, a worship night meant to be led by ladies, held annually. Her commitment to worship and community continues to inspire many within the gospel community.
*Dorcas Moyo*
Dorcas Moyo is a female gospel artist who hails from Goromonzi but domicile in Mutare.
She is a proud mother of Three two girls and one boy.
Dorcas music journey dates back from childhood where she was nurtured in the praise n worship team
Dorcas recorded her first album in the year 2005 Ndokusheedzai Jesu and a second one Ndinokutungamirira in 2009.
She took a break from the music industry and pursued a career in nutrition and qualified as a dietitian.
She retraced her musical roots in the year in 2017 and released a chat topping album Zvininipise and has never looked back since then.
She has been dropping an album every year since then making her one of the most consistent artists in Zimbabwe
Her impact in the music industry prompted Trinity Bible College to confere a Doctorate in Humanities to Dorcas in the year 2024 and Christlike Bible College to do likewise in 2025.
A woman of strong and sound Christian beliefs,a philanthropist and a humble servant of Christ
I present Dr Dorcas Nezara Moyo to you.
*Takesure Zamar Ncube*
Takesure Zamar Ncube is a Zimbabwe gospel musician based in South Africa.
In. 2011, he formed his group Worship Addicts in Harare and in that year the group released its maiden album. His ability to speak and sing in several African languages that include Zulu, Venda, Sotho, Swahili, Ndebele, Shona and Tswana has endeared him with regional of gospel music lovers.
He rose to prominence in 2014 when he joined the multi-award-winning gospel ensemble Joyous Celebration as a vocalist. Two years later, Zamar moved to South Africa after joining the Bold Music stable. In a media interview, Zamar said that he has written over 500 songs so far.
In 2017, he recorded his first live DVD, which was attended by over 20 South African gospel musicians.
