Shingisai Suluma to perform in UK concert

By Showbiz Correspondent

Zimbabwean gospel singer Shingisai Suluma will be performing in the United Kingdom at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens & Glasshouses in September.

Under the ‘Sounds of Africa Family Fun Day’ theme Shingisai will be supported by UK based acts Obert Mazivisa, Primrose Urombo, Umbane Dancing Troupe while former ZBC Radio 2 DJ Eric Knight will be the MC.

Speaking on her website, Shingisai says ‘we are going to be in Birmingham, UK on September 19th 2009. We are hoping to connect with our many friends who have asked us to come over to the UK in so many requests. We are working to produce a memorable live event that will be very entertaining and yet encouraging the hearts of the believers and persuading those who do not yet believe in Jesus. For those not in the UK, we ask for your prayers and support for God to open doors to serve you wherever you are.’

The down to earth gospel singer was born into a musical family that had a pastoral father. At eight, the music obsession drew her in, she joined her family singing in church.

By the age of seventeen Shingisai was leading the church choir in praise and worship. She knew she was called to be a worshipper. With her two sisters Tutsirayi and Nyasha they formed an acapella trio and performed at several concerts and church functions.

Shingisai recorded her first album in England where she was studying for her first degree, in 1995. That marked the beginning of greater things to come. Shingisai married Stephen Suluma who is her music director and producer. God has blessed them with two daughters Tashinga and Tiara.

Tashinga loves to play the keyboard. By the age of 7 she was performing at school and church. At 4 Tiara has already started singing praise to God. Shingisai has recorded 7 albums and has won several national awards in Zimbabwe. She is currently living with her family in the USA and exploring new horizons in ministry.