American Christian rapper Sho Baraka, real name Amisho Baraka Lewis, will perform at Blantyre Cultural Centre (BCC) on Sunday, when he will share the stage with local acts.
\nBefore the BCC show, the American Christian rapper will perform at Gateway Mall in Lilongwe tomorrow at a free event.
\nThe American artist will also share the stage with Zambian hip hop artist and producer Mag 44.
\nThe gospel show has been organised by Flood Church.
\nFlood Church pastor, Yamikani Kalizang\u2019oma, said yesterday that all was set for the gospel show.
\n\u201cThis is a gospel show we, as Flood Church and our sister church in Lilongwe, thought of putting up. We will, first, hold it tomorrow before coming down to Blantyre,\u201d Kalizang\u2019oma said.
\nHe said they believe in creating authentic environments where young people can engage in conversations of faith and hope.
\n\u201cAnd this being December, it\u2019s a brilliant way to celebrate with friends and family while enjoying beautiful music from all over the world and that\u2019s USA, Zambia and Malawi,\u201d Kalizang\u2019oma said.
\nIt is not the first time for Flood Church to organise such a show. In May this year, they also brought US Christian rapper, Da Truth, alongside South Africa\u2019s Lilly Million.
\nKalizang\u2019oma said they invited Sho Baraka and Mag44 because they understand what it means to live out their faith in this generation.
\n\u201cThey are both passionate about fighting injustice and encouraging others to use their gifts as well. They have worked together before and, so, through them we want people to have a great experience with sounds from Malawi, USA and Zambia,\u201d he said.
\nPastor Kalizang\u2019oma said the two artists will jet into the country today ahead of their performances on Sunday.
\nBorn on January 10 1979, Sho Baraka, who is also a writer, has recorded both independently and as a founding member of the 116 Clique.
\nAccording to available information, Sho Baraka was originally signed to Reach Records until he left in March 2011.
\nHe then co-founded a record label and group known as High Society with fellow Christian rappers J.R., Swoope, and Suzy Rock.
\nHis debut album Turn My Life Up was released in November 2007 while his second, Lions and Liars, was released in March 2010.
\nHis third album, Talented Xth, was released in January 2013 with his fourth album, The Narrative, being released in October 2016.
\nSome of the local acts performing at the show include Suffix, Jewcha, Progain<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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