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perform during the 2012 Open Heavens Crusade.
Reverend Onismo Sasa confirmed that Open Heavens Crusade, which is now in its fourth year would run from September 3 to 9. Mahlangu is slated to perform on September 8 at the Harare International Conference Centre.
Rev Sasa said the church was bringing the high-profile artiste to inspire the people of Zimbabwe.
“The word of God tells us that music is a powerful tool in provoking the presence of God.  We want people to know that salvation is for everyone regardless of age, nationality or race,” Rev Sasa said.
“We (also) want to bring people together in an atmosphere of worship so that they are encouraged in the faith and receive unlimited favours,” added Rev Sasa who is also the brains and visionary behind Open Heavens.
Mahlangu who will share the stage with popular musicians such Baba and Amai Charamba, ZimPraise and the Shiloh Word Miracle praise and worship group is currently riding on the wave with his hit songs Obrigado sikwembu samadima (Thank you almighty God) and Wahamba Nathi (Siyabonga Jesu). Many local gospel artistes will also perform.
Mahlangu has collaborated with other popular musicians such as Keke Phoofolo who was the guest artiste together with Zanele at the 2011 Open Heavens crusade. His album ‘Mwamba Mwamba’ won the best Traditional Faith Music Album category at the South African music award this year. In 2009 he won the Best Gospel song at the SABC gospel crown awards in Durban.
Born in Tembisa Township in the Eastrand, Mahlangu was raised by his grandmother and mother. He never knew his father. He has been in the gospel music industry for 20 years.
He was raised in a Christian home where going to church was the order of the day. It was a blessing for Solly because that is where he discovered his God-given talent. He asked one of his friends in the church who played the accordion to teach him.
Mahlangu was so passionate about it that he learned to play in one day and since then he never looked back. At a very young age, he was largely singing at conferences, churches, schools, youth camps and many other places.
At 18, he became exposed to life as he began travelling overseas. He is married to Nomkhosi and they are blessed with three daughters. Mahlangu is also a pastor who believes that “it is always better to be ready and have no opportunity than to have an opportunity and not be prepared”.
Events Calendar
Event: Kingdom International Congress & Nations of Christ Convocation 2012
Dates: September 5 to 9
Venue: Harare Gardens Arena
Theme: Establishing God’s Church, Raising God’s Nations (Micah 4:14)
Host: Apostle Alexander and Analyn Chisango
Speakers: Dr Sam Soleyn; Apostle Eric L. Warren; Dr. Steve Allen; Apostle George C. Palo
Contact: 0772433137; 0774984182
Email/website: [email protected]
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Event: Prophetic Conference — International Interdenominational (Zimbabwe)
Dates: September 10 to 15
Venue: Anglican Hall (Opposite Africa Unity Square)
Theme: The Spirit of Excellence
Time: 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Speakers: Prophets Nat Opare Yeboah and Selassie Addae (Ghana)
Contact: 0772213434; 0773452331; 0772125188
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Event: Rise Up 2012 Conference and Ladies’ Seminar — Southside Evangelical Church
Dates: September 7
Venue: Southside Evangelical Church, 50 Godfrey Road, Cnr Crete, Waterfalls
Theme: Raising a Generation of Excellence
Time: 9am to 9pm
Hosts: Reverend and Mrs Nyamakawo
Speakers: Apostle C. Chiriseri; Bishop J. and Rev. C. Warui (UK); Bishop J. Musadziruma; Pastor R. Chipoyera
Contact: 0772331590; 0775272198; 0772272163
Email/website: [email protected]
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Event: Open Heavens Crusade 4th Edition — AFM Mabelreign’s Shiloh Word Miracle Centre Assembly
Dates: September 3 to 9
Venue: Mabelreign Shops
Theme: Unlimited Favour
Time: 5:30pm to 9pm
Speakers: Reverends A. Chiangwa; A. Nhamburo and O. Sasa
Contact: +263-4-777763/4
Email/website: [email protected]
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Event: Tiyambuke Convention —Glory Ministries
Dates: August 29 to September 2
Venue: Zengeza 5 Extension, along Chiwenga Road
Theme: The Blessing of the Mega
Guest Speaker: Apostle Alexander Chisango
Speakers: Prophet Blessing Chiza; Prophet Nobert Nyamazana
Hosts: Apostle Pride and Anna Sibiya
Contact:  0774042042
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Event: Ruwa Miracle Crusade – Jesus for Africa Evangelistic Ministry
Dates: August 28 to September 1
Venue: Chiremba Primary School Grounds
Theme: Jesus is Lord
Time: 5:30pm to 9pm
Speaker: Evangelist Paul Saungweme
Contact: +263 4 779508; 0772 544 944; 0772 969 069
E-mail: [email protected]
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Event: Season of Enlargement Conference
Date: September 1
Venue: Christian Marching Church (CMC), opposite Dombojena, New Tafara
Time: 10am to 1pm
Hosts: Pastors Windrose and Portia
Speakers: Nigel Chanakira; Pastors Philip and Charlotte Pike; Apostle B. Java; Pastor Jonathan Binene (DRC)
Contact: 0772767693; 0777607345; 0772551892
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Event: Female Pastors Conference —Interdenominational
Date: November 7 to 8
Venue: Harare International Conference Centre
Hosts: Prophetess Eunor and Apostle Ezekiel Guti, Zaoga FIFMI
Contact: +263-772888479; +263-772933110; +263-773983531
Website: www.todayswomanconference.org
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Event: Today’s Woman Conference — Interdenominational
Date: November 8 to 10
Venue: Harare International Conference Centre
Hosts: Prophetess Eunor and Apostle Ezekiel Guti, Zaoga FIFMI
Contact: +263-772888479; +263-772933110; +263-773983531
Website: www.todayswomanconference.org
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“At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit”. (Titus 3:3-5)

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