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THE head of State and government, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has commended the country’s Chimurenga Choirs for their sterling work in showcasing Zimbabwean culture while using music as an instrument to preach peace, unity and patriotism.
In his address to the choirs at State House in Harare on Thursday, on his invitation, President Mnangagwa said their music has become the glue that binds the country together towards a common goal of making the country prosper.
“Your music shows the power of the creative cultural industry to unite, entertain, educate, and mobilise the people of our great motherland, around one common vision and national development agenda. Your performances and music are a powerful symbol of hope and inspire countless numbers of people to remain focused, hardworking, and patriotic while safeguarding the independence and sovereignty of our beloved motherland,” he said.
President Mnangagwa also said the music carries with it the spirit of resilience that encouraged the country to successfully wage the liberation struggle against white colonial settlers.
“The message of all Chimurenga Choirs resonates with the spirit of resilience and perseverance which saw us successfully wage the protracted liberation struggle for independence. It is indeed that same spirit that has seen us realise the development success milestones witnessed under the Second Republic. As the respective choir members, you continue to demonstrate unparalleled patriotism; you are true sons and daughters of the soil. The Chimurenga spirit and flame is being kept alive through your work,” he said.
The head of State also gifted the Choir members with hampers as an early festive season treat.
