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Tafadzwa Zimoyo Arts Reporter
Gospel group Africa Joy’s recently launched DVD album titled “Last Commando Battle Against Devil” which has been received well on the market. Africa Joy is fronted by Sabastian Magacha and the group recorded the live DVD late last year at 7Arts Theatre. The DVD was launched last week at a colourful ceremony attended by musicians, business people and diplomats.

The 35 song DVD features South African musician Joe Maphosa, Taurai Gordon Nzira, Leonard Zhakata, and Captain T. Some of the songs to watch include “Chikopokopo”, “1+1”, “Rovambira”, “Lingala”, “Tomilidzila”, “Tswarelo”, “LamaSabata”, “Let your Glory”, “Kwekuturira” and “Tsvaira Moyo”.

The DVD opens up with two choreographers leading the team in camouflage attire through a mock battle before lead singer Magacha comes to the stage. The opening act gives the DVD an exciting entry much to the amusement of viewers. On the DVD Magacha’s wife Nomsa, did a version of Roman Catholic church’s hymn “Mwari Huyai”, getting people to sing along.

“Rovambira” is a Kanindo track done by Magacha, Jonathan Chagaresango and Kudakwashe Mutsvene which speaks on crying for the Lord to remove bad deeds happening in Christian world.

“Lingala” is a praise song done by Benjamin Rupapa and Sibusiso Harvey. It is a song in DRC language which states that God is King and he reigns forever. Another track to listen to is “Kwekuturira” which features Zhakata and talks about how hard-hearted mankind can be but there is a solution — God, putting everything unto him. In an interview, the musician said he said was happy with the release and said fans can now have a feel of different styles of gospel music.

“The DVD and CD album was inspired by how Christians should overcome battles. The songs are more of inspirational comprising various artistes,” he said. His manager Rupapa said this was a very big project and demanded a lot of financial backing.

“Writing a song is one thing and doing a video is another. It takes Joyous Celebration six months to produce quality video and we did not want to short-change people. We have invested a lot in this and hope it will serve a purpose to the community,” he said.