Renowned cleric Emmanuel Makandiwa, founder and leader of the United Family International Church (UFIC), said that there is no harm for Christians to appreciate secular music.
During a recent address to his congregants, Makandiwa openly shared his admiration for Jah Prayzah’s music and the late Leonard Dembo’s musical legacy.
In a departure from common belief, Makandiwa emphasized that Christians need not limit themselves to Gospel music alone; they are also free to appreciate secular tunes. He said:
It’s not every time that I’m playing gospel music. Sometimes I listen to Dembo’s music in my car. Have you guys really listened to Dembo’s guitar?
… Yes, we all want to go to heaven, but have you really listened to Dembo’s guitar?
Why am I telling you all this? So that you may understand that this is a human experience that needs to be enjoyed.
The question of whether Christians should listen to worldly music or not has been a topic of discussion among believers, and opinions vary.
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Leonard Tazvivinga Dembo, also known as Musoro WeNyoka was a Zimbabwean guitar-band musician who left a significant mark on the music scene.
Born Kwangwarai Gwaindepi on 6 February 1959 in Chivi in Masvingo, Dembo’s musical style was sungura-based, characterized by electric guitars tuned to emulate the sounds of the traditional mbira.
The song “Chitekete” remains a timeless classic, celebrating Dembo’s talent and creativity.
