(Last Updated on January 4, 2016 by Editor)
ZIMBABWE – Mutare-based gospel singer Blessing Shumba emerged the winner of Radio Zimbabwe Coca Cola top 50 competition that was held on New Year’s Eve.
Shumba released his album “NdiJesu” that dominated the charts throughout the year.
The musician’s song “Chimwe neChimwe” was on number one while sungura musician Simon Mutambi’s song “Mukadzi Akanaka” was on number two and “Ebenezer” from Rev Chivaviro became third. For their success, Shumba take home $1 200, while Mutambi gets $800 and Chivaviro gets $500.
Shumba yesterday said he was happy that people love the word of God.
“The development has shown that people love God and that gives us the strength to keep on working hard,” he said.
For him the issue was not about being the best musician but that people listen to the word he sings.
Several music lovers took several social media platforms to congratulate the musician.
Mutambi was a happy man saying last year was a year of results for him.
“That is the same year when prominent business person and music patron Regis Munenzva opted to assist me in my career. Having our song on the second position of charts that feature so many big artistes is encouraging,” he said.
The Cobra Kings frontman thanked his fans for voting in numbers. Chivaviro whose song Ebenezer has topped different charts is a happy man after taking the third position. “We say Ebenezer because the song has topped the charts and we are happy about the development,” he said.
Organisers said those who correctly predicted the outcome will win different prizes that include television sets, cellphones and hampers.
Delta Beverages, through the Coca-Cola brand also sponsored ZTV Top 50 videos charts for 2015 where local artistes competed with international stars for top slots.
“See You Again” by Whiz Khalifa (featuring Charlie Puth) led the charts, on number two was local video “Chiramu” from Winky D while Roki and Ex-Q’s “Alleluya” was on third position.
Roberto’s “Amarula” and “African Girl” by Trevor Dongo were on fourth and fifth positions respectively. The positions at both competitions were determined by votes from fans.
COCA-COLA RADIO ZIMBABWE
TOP 50 2015
1 Chimwe Nechimwe- Blessing Shumba
2 Mukadzi Akanaka- Simon Mutambi
3 Ebenezer – Rev Chavaviro
4 Nyuchi – Suluman Chimbetu
5 Handichada Nhamo – Soul Jah Love
6 Eriza – Jah Prayzah
7 Gumbo Mudoro – Nox Ft Jah Prayzah
8 Mwari Vanogona – Nicholas Zakaria
9 Dzinga Hwema – Oliver Mtukudzi
10 Ziya Ndanduwe – Varumbidzi
11 Kukosha Kwechikorobho – Killer T
12 Tirivatadzi – Sifeliliswe Sumba
13 Phone – Sulumani Chimbetu
14 Tambai Mambo – Paradzai Mesi
15 Mugamuchire – Charles Charamba
16 Zodzo – Trymore Bande
17 Unconqurable – Dr Tawanda
18 Chinamira – Jah Prayzah
19 Bhozhongora – J Muchini
20 Samasimba – Peter Moyo
21 Turura – Vatumwa Vamwari
22 Shumaya – Trademark
23 Mpalakazi – Clement Magwaza
24 Nyunyuto – Robert Jackson
25 Munana Wekutanga – Diva Mafunga
26 Sadza Nezondo – Kapfupi
27 Sabela – Chase Skuza
28 Sthandwa – Dereck Mpofu
29 Mhiko – Vadzidzi Vokutanga
30 Ndoenda – Jah Prayzah
31 Tivarire Denga – C Chaminuka
32 Mumoyo-Michael Mahendere
33 Makandirera -Fungisai
34 Shasha Yerudo – Obvious Mutanhi
35 Jack – Mandmine Madongonda
36 Nguye Lona – Professor
37 Mutendi – Mai Mapfumai
38 Tchelete – Davido
39 Aids Iyabulala – K Ncube
40 Danai Ndidaire – Chiyedza Chavatendi
41 Nzira – Costa Songo
42 Anodonha Pwere – Rameas Tafireyi
43 Your Woman Your Flower – Richard Sakala
44 Chenga Ose – B Chinyanga
45 Insimu Enge – Big 5
46 Ndinomutenda – Kubata Kwevapostori
47 Vakadzi Makawoma – Romeo Gasa
48 Pakadoma – Mark Ngwazi
49 Impendulo – Ndolwane Super Sounds
50 Baba – Vee