Terry Afrika recently released the single Taingotenda Wani, which features Zimhiphop great Ti Gonzi. The song which is the artist’s first release of 2023, is extremely spiritual in nature and it almost represents a prayer.
It seems Terry Afrika who shot to fame with hits like Sarura Wako and Torova Ngoma, has discovered that winning recipe again with Taingotenda Wani. The song has great production and it’s sonically striking. To paraphrase a few of the YouTube comments, Terry Afrika puts his ‘powerful’ voice on display, in a beautiful gospel song.
In a combination of the unlikely, urban music meets Zimbabwe’s quintessential gospel sound on this track.
Ti Gonzi delivers a verse of his trademark punchlines, that skirt the line between humour and ingenuity, while often combining the two. As he’s often done, Ti Gonzi sacrifices melody for storytelling in a way only he can.
The chorus is however what truly holds the song together. Terry Afrika sings of unshakable faith and belief.
Taingoti Mwari variko
Taingotenda wani
Nyangwe zvatisingaone
Taingoti Mwari variko
Taingoenda wani
Nyangwe kwatisingaone
Although it is a song that speaks of the trials and tribulations we face in life, it almost feels like a song of exultation. The backing vocals during chorus are one of the highlights of the song and certainly one to watch on the Gospel Charts.
