Hwange’s Mitchelle Nyandoro wants to conquer gospel music scene  

BY NOTHANDO DUBE

Hwange-based Mitchelle Nyandoro has set her heart on preaching the word of God through music. Her music journey began at the age of 15 when she started singing in the choir in her church. Support from church members and family has seen her go as far as recording her first solo album.

Michelle Nyandoro (MN) spoke to our reporter Nothando Dube (ND) and below are excerpts from the interview;

ND: Please tell us briefly, who is Mitchelle Nyandoro?

MN: Mitchelle Nyandoro is a lady aged 34. She is married with two kids,a boy and a girl. She is currently studying towards an International Diploma In Occupation Health and Safety. She was born in Harare in the year 1987 in a family of five and I am the fourth born. I come from a Christian background, hence leading to my ministration as worshipper in the house of the Lord.

ND: How can you describe your art?

MN: I sing in the Praise and Worship team in my church. I have been singing ever since I came to Hwange about eight years ago and that’s where I was groomed into music until I started my own recordings in 2019.

ND: When did you realise you can sing? What would you say marked the beginning of your arts career?

MN: I was 15 years old. That’s when I sang for the first time in a church choir where I used to fellowship before. I had a lot of people commenting after my singing and encouraging me to go on. So, that’s when I realised I had the gift of singing. Ever since then, I haven’t stopped singing in church.

ND: Can you tell us about recent your achievements in terms of awards?

MN : Nationally or internationally I haven’t gone far. But at church, yes I once got an award for Best Worshipper in 2019. I am an upcoming artist with just one album to my name. The name of the album is called All things are Possible, its a six track album.

ND: What targets have you set for yourself?

MN: I want the word of God to heard throughout the world and for people to know God through my singing. If I win, all glory goes back to God because He is the reason why I worship.

ND: What challenges do you face as an artist based outside big cities where there is a potentially bigger market and access to sponsors?

MN: Financial problems are very high looking at the current economic situation of our country. Musicians need a lot of financial backup to record and to do live shows and also to have a proper band and backing vocalists may also require money. Hwange is too far from such places and we are barely considered since we are far but I believe we also have very good talent down this side as well.

ND: What targets have you set yourself as an artist?

MN : I am one person who is keen to learn. I may be good in what I do now but I want to strive to be the best in my area of influence. I would like to do collaborations with other artists, who have made it big all over the world by God’s grace.

ND: Where can people find your art? Do you do live performances

MN : They can find my music on You Tube, my page is Mitchelle Gomera and you will find my music there. I did my album solo.

ND: Who is your inspiration?

MN: Sinach and Benjamin Dube.

ND: Besides singing, what else do you do to earn a living?

MN: I am a businesswoman at a small scale. I sell fish from home.