Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Emmanuel Lungu
Published on 2024-03-10 06:34:14
The highly anticipated Harvest of Praise gospel music concert, organized by the Harvest Foundation, took place on Friday in Lusaka, Zambia. This event shattered records by drawing over 8000 attendees to the Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Centre, Mulungushi, making it the largest gospel music showcase ever seen in the country.
The concert featured a star-studded lineup of renowned artists, including Travis Green, Phil Thompson, Tim Godfrey, Chioma Jesus, Preye Odede, Esther Chungu, Frank Edward, Pompi, Monique, Kings Malembe, and Mr M and Revelation. Together, these artists brought their talent and energy to the stage, creating a night of jubilation for the audience.
Esther Chungu, Kings Malembe Malembe, Monique, and Pompi kicked off the show with captivating performances, setting the tone for an energetic evening. Harvest Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Adaoha Ugo-Ngadi, delivered inspiring exhortations, and Nigerian gospel sensations Preye Odede and Frank Edward dazzled the crowd with their outstanding performances.
The highlight of the night came when Travis Greene took the stage with a powerful worship performance, followed by Chioma leading the audience in praise and worship. American sensation Phil Thompson showcased songs from his new album, including ‘Jesus Lamb of God’, while Mr M and Revelation led the audience in a moment of solemn worship. Tim Godfrey closed out the evening with his impeccable dance moves, bringing the musical masterpiece to a memorable end.
In a somber moment, Reverend Adaoha Ugo-Ngadi paused the show to honor the late Access Bank Group CEO, Herbert Wigwe, who tragically lost his life in a helicopter accident in the United States in 2024. The event also paid tribute to late former president Fredrick Chiluba’s declaration of Zambia as a Christian nation in 1996.
The concert not only showcased incredible musical talent but also promoted unity and harmony among attendees, echoing the spirit of ‘one Zambia one nation’, a motto adopted by the late first Zambian president, Kenneth Kaunda. The evening concluded with a vote of thanks from Sir Ugochukwu Ikoro-Ngadi and a closing prayer by The Very Reverend Ogaba Isaac Ogaba of John Wesley Methodist Church, Lusaka.
Overall, the Harvest of Praise concert was a resounding success, leaving attendees with indelible smiles and a sense of national unity. It was a night filled with exceptional performances, heartfelt tributes, and a celebration of faith through music.
