Charles Charamba & Fishers of Men

Charles Charamba is a Zimbabwean gospel artiste and a former pastor in the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) Church in Zimbabwe. He has since started his church by the name Rooted in Christ Ministries. He is arguably one of the best gospel artists in Zimbabwe. He is backed by his band, Fishers of Men. His most popular songs include Machira Chete, Buruka, Nyika, Nyika YeZimbabwe. Charles Charamba was born on 27 April 1971 in Mudzi, Mashonaland East Province. He did his primary and secondary education at Masarakufa Primary School and Masarakufa Secondary School in Mudzi respectively. In 1988, he joined AFM after converting to Christianity and was baptised in 1989. He is married to Olivia Charamba and the two are blessed with 5 children; 3 daughters Daughters: Shalom, Eternity, Tagamuchira and 2 sons Timukudze and Aveneni In 1995, Charamba recorded seven singles and in 1997, he recorded his first album titled Tinashe Akatendeka. It was reported that this album made an impact as well as introducing Charamba to the music map within the country. In 1998, Charamba would enrol at the Living Waters Theology Seminary, a theological school established by AFM. Whilst studying for his Diploma In Theology, Charamba continued to pursue his musical career. In 1998, he released, Johane 3:16 which has been referred to as the album which did more than enough to make Charamba an acclaimed gospel artist in the country. Since then, Charamba has been arguably the best gospel artists to emerge in the country. Charamba has toured many countries regionally and worldwide such as South Africa, Australia, United States of America, United Kingdom etc. In September 2011, Charamba graduated with a National Certificate in Music from the Zimbabwe College of Music (ZMC). In 2013, he graduated with a Bachelor of Music Degree in Ethnomusicology from the Africa University.

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