As part of efforts to promote peace and unity on the African continent, Nigerian-based record label, Tehila Records, organisers of the Alabanza mega gospel concert, have announced plans to host the show piece event for 2017 in South Africa.
The mega peace concert, supported by the South African High Commission, which holds on March 26 at The Lyric Theatre, in Gold Riff, Johannesburg, is described as a spiritual intervention event, which seeks to use the power of music to regenerate the hearts of many and put a stop to xenophobic attacks.
The concert, which will bring people from all walks of life, will also emphasise the importance of peaceful coexistence, as well as the power of unity among Nigerians and South Africans, the two leading powers on the continent as exemplified by the cast of gospel music ministers billed to perform at the event.
Some of the biggest gospel artistes from Nigeria and South Africa, the African continent and the diaspora such as Enkay, Chiika100%, Ntokozo Mbambo, Sammie Okposo, Khaya Mthethwa, Mabongi will perform at the event.
Other artistes include: Uche (Double Double), Tim Godfrey, Mahalia Buchanan, Frank Edwards, Chioma Jesus, Mpume, Onos, Bukola Bekes, Freke Umoh and James Okon.