Mathias Mhere

Mathias Mhere is one of Zimbabwe's best gospel artists. Mhere rose to prominence in 2012 with his album. "Anoita Minana" which carried the hit "Favour" which topped the gospel charts. Mhere was born on the 13th of June 1988 in Mukaro, Gutu in Masvingo and raised in Gweru. He is married to Susan Dzinamarira and the couple is blessed with a son called Shayne. Mhere did his primary schooling at Saint Mary’s Primary School before proceeding to Matinunura High School for his secondary education. Mhere's career didn't start rosy. He had a passion for music at a very young age. That passion would drive him to playing worn-out pots (zvingwendere). He would sing everywhere, that includes in the church, herding cattle or working in the garden. All the while Mhere was living with his mother in Gutu. Singing in church and elsewhere did not help to satisfy his penchant for music. He then decided to team up with his siblings Daniel, Miriro and Melody and formed a band which they called the Gospel Hurricane. The band disbanded but Mhere continueD to pursue his passion and dream even at high school. He joined the group "Created to Worship" that only managed to produce some demos because of financial challenges. He later joined a group "Rock of Ages" which was based in Mkoba.The group managed to release one album "Hakuna Unoramba". After completing his Ordinary level, Mhere then headed to Harare were he launched his solo career. After saving the little money he got from his job as a buyer at Tiger General Suppliers, He recorded his first album 'Tinoda Nyasha'. All his efforts came to naught as the album was poorly marketed and became a big flop. He then took a four year sabbatical and only bounced back in 2011 with the album 'Anoita Minana'. It is this album that put the young man on the spotlight as almost every song on the album became a hit. Some of the songs on the album include "Favour", "Vimba NaJehova", "Areka" and "Chipostor", all hits. The album was accompanied by a DVD, which only increased his fame and established him as a competent artist. In his journey to stardom, Mhere was nurtured and pruned by legendary gospel artist, Mechanic Manyeruke. Mhere was in May 2013 appointed charity homes ambassador by the Zimbabwe Amalgamated Housing Association (ZAHA). His job is to identify those in need in both rural and urban areas. The people will be assisted from the proceeds of his shows. For his task to be easier he was given a low-density residential stand in Galloway Park, Norton. On top of that he was also given a facility car to use when carrying out his activities.

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