ZET MUNDHLURI'S LYRICAL THEOLOGY

SA-based online radio presenter and gospel musician Zet Mundhluri is set to drop his third album entitled “Zvakakwana Kana Zvasvika” (In the Fullness of Time).

The nine-track album is tentatively slated for release during the next quarter of this year. Zet has previously recorded “Murume Uyu” (2006) and “Ishe Areva” (2013).

“'Zvakakwana Kana Zvasvika’ is another highly inspiring flavour of favour which will be definitely better than my previous offerings. It feature hit tracks including ‘Seunorota’ and a Zulu jam ‘Jehovah Thelumoya.’  I will also rework a track from my first album,” said Zet.

Zet, who presents the Feel the Praise and Worship show on Zimonline radio said he is also working on video compilation also slated for release this year.

His last album, released in July last year also carried nine tracks including “Handei Kumba,” “Zviri Nani,”  and “Handidududze.”

The hit song “Ndine Zvandakaona” had an accompanying video shot in SA featuring an actors’ guild called Kingdom School of Arts.

Zet recently collaborated with US-based psalmist Comfort Manyame on a prayer-song entitled “Nyika yeZimbabwe.”

“Manyame is my mentor who has taught me a lot about the music industry. It was great working with him on my single ‘Nyika yeZimbabwe.’”

“Nyika yeZimbabwe” joins a sprawling inventory of nationalist Christian jams including Charles Charamba’s “Nyika Zimbabwe,” Henry Olonga’s “Our Zimbabwe,” Worship Addicts’ “A Prayer for Zimbabwe” and the late Culture T’s “Tendai.”

“When I realised ‘Ishe Areva’ towards the end of July last year choice of title was precisely contextual. God gave me a word that it was time for me to produce the album and spread the message.

“It was quite difficult for me but I remained a man of faith. After a long struggle, I made it by God's grace. I believe when God speaks there is providence to make it good.

“The album is being received more than I expected. In spite of the fact that I am away from home, the response here is overwhelming. The airplay is considerable and the important thing is that people are getting the good news through the music. So far we have run out of initial stock but my music is doing well on ITunes.

Zet acknowledged the contribution of his producer Daddyish, backing vocalist Florence Chatukuta and lead guitarist Trust Samende which he said has added value to his music.

The humble songster is currently pursuing pastoral studies in his SA base to enhance his theological acumen.

“Actually the musical journey has not been easy but there is value in it and it is worth fighting for no matter how hard it is. Faith is what makes me tick. I’m this simple guy who would rather walk with God in the dark than go alone in the light,” he said.

Zet I grew up in Gweru where he started singing as an infant before becoming the youngest praise and worship leader at the local AFM Revival Centre. He is also the praise and worship leader at his congregation.

“Definitely better things are coming. My dream is to see my music excelling, ministering to many lives and many lives being changed through the message. I hope it will preach the gospel message to all including me,” he said.