The Sunday Mail
Jah Prayzah,
Desire Ncube
JAH Prayzah has inspired the comeback of his childhood inspiration and gospel musician Noel Zembe by collaborating with him on the latter’s new album.
On the title track “Nguva yaMwari”, featuring the award-winning contemporary music star, Zembe broke from the norm by working with a non-gospel artiste.
Away from the music scene for almost two years following a car crash that left him with a fractured leg, Zembe recently released the eight-tack “Nguva yaMwari’ album, as well as the single “Kumusoro”, which is on a compilation titled “Devotioners Volume 1”.
The compilation features 15 artists among them Mathias Mhere, Trymore Bande, Pastor Haisa and Kudzi Nyakudya.
“I met Jah Prayzah long back and we planned this collaboration. He acknowledged that he loved my music from his childhood days,” Zembe said.
Zembe said he owed his “second phase” of life to his relatives and United Family International Church founder Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa.
The “Ndaiwana Hama” hit-maker, who was born and raised a Seventh-day Adventist, said he was now a UFIC member and believed Prophet Makandiwa was a true man of God.
“I used to attend UFI services sometimes on invitation to sing there and sometimes on my own. It was then that I was transformed by the powerful prophetic word from Prophet Makandiwa,” Zembe said.
“When I got injured I attended one of Prophet Makandiwa’s services. It was then that he declared that ‘if there is anyone in the congregation who has a broken leg receive your healing now’. I had never met him before that service and I am convinced that he never knew that I was part of the congregation.
“Instantly, I felt a strong power in my body and I told myself that I have been healed, I left the crutches and started walking,” said the 40-year-old.
“Prophet Makandiwa invited me to the pulpit. I saw compassion in his eyes as he prayed and prophesied that my career would take off again.”
Over the years, Zembe said music may have offered him fame but it did not impact on his bank account as he struggled to settle hospital bills amounting to about US$6 000.
“When I got injured I had my small savings but the money was not enough to match the huge problem. My family members helped me financially. My brothers Luckson, Farai and Brain, as well as sisters Winnie and Glyns made contributions for my hospital bills and all my needs that time,” said the father of five.
He said the trying period had taught him humility and to rely on God.
“I think I am now polished, determined and dedicated than before. I now have a better understanding of my calling and I believe my messages will sink deep into people’s hearts,” said Zembe.
Zembe is organising local and regional concerts as part of his comeback.
He has performed with Reverend Tapera Chivaviro, featuring on the hit song “Ebenezer” with other artistes.
