Bryan K’s second gospel album, God Over All Things (GOAT), launched in April this year, marked a significant all-out artistic evolution for the singer, songwriter and record producer who has since transformed into a full-time gospel artist.
Despite shifting creatively to gospel-themed music, his guitar playing skills and soulful vocals, laced with Afro RnB and soul elements, still rise to the surface in his music productions.
“I recently rededicated my life to Christ and I have started using my gift to spread love and give hope,” Bryan K said.
The artist revealed this via a statement released last week as he announced the Love Faith Festival, a new outdoor Christian music festival that will be hosted on September 29 in Harare.
“We want to grow this into the biggest Christian music festival in Zimbabwe. We aim to curate an experience that’s different from everything else. We are excited to be doing this first one,” he told IndependentXtra.
The festival will be hosted at Farm at Art, along Harare Drive.
It will cater to music lovers passionate about their Christian faith and the power of positive community connection.
Late last year, Bryan K started curating “Jesus for Everyone” (J4E), a free-to-attend Christian music jam session hosted every Sunday at Greenwood Park in the Avenues area of the capital.
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The event has now become a regular feature, graced by a diverse line-up of artists, including established and upcoming artists.
“We have been doing these sessions (J4E) since December last year and have now decided to take the celebration to a whole new level,” the Heavy Machine hitmaker revealed.
Over the years, Bryan K has written and performed several songs such as Heavy Machine, Hype, Pamela, Tamba Some More, among others, to celebrate love, beauty and the strength of black women. His songs have topped charts on Zimbabwean radio stations.
However, his bold transition from pop to gospel music has been met with mixed feelings.
“Some were for it, but some were not,” he said. “Initially, it bothered me, but I soon realised that my journey was between me and God. He is the one who guides my steps; so as long as I know that I am doing my best to do everything he places in my heart, then I am good.”
He said some fans threatened to stop listening to his music.
“I told them it’s okay,” he said laughing it off.
Preparations for the festival are currently underway, with the full artist line-up set to be announced in due course.
Besides live music performances, organisers hinted at poetry performances reflecting the festival’s themes of love and faith.
Stand-up comedy is part of the programming and will see comics delivering clean and uplifting humour.
Tickets can be purchased on booking platform, Ticket Box. Ordinary tickets are US$5 and VIP tickets are going for US$15.
