Everton Mlalazi rises as a luminous force in Zimbabwean and African gospel music, transforming personal hardships into anthems of hope, faith, and triumph that resonate across borders. Born in 1982 amid humble beginnings, his journey from rags to global acclaim exemplifies divine grace and unyielding purpose. As founder of The Vine Music Ministry and Worship Therapy, alongside his solo prowess, he blends soul-stirring vocals with community upliftment, earning honorary doctorates and continental crowns.From his early childhood split between Harare’s Nyamandhlovu in Bulawayo and Glen Norah suburb, Everton discovered music’s power in church choirs, singing from a young age despite family struggles with meals, school fees, and survival.Professionally launching in 2014 with The Vine ensemble, Everton exploded solo in 2020 via hits likeUyingcwele—topping Star FM charts for five weeks and ranking in annual top 50s across ZiFM, Metro FM, and Power FM—andEkhaya, cementing radio dominance.
His 2021 debut albumIn The Presence 1and 2023 follow-upIn The Presence 2feature collaborations with stars like Xolly Mncwango (My Father’s House), Michael Mahendere (Pfugama Unamate), and Benjamin Dube (Mwari Hamushanduki), while tracks likeNo Night Thereclaimed number-one spots. Multilingual anthems in Ndebele, Shona, Zulu, and English, such asNdomuteverachronicling his testimony, amassed millions of YouTube views, blending raw emotion with triumphant praise.Everton’s accolades illuminate his impact: PERMICAN Best Live Production (2019), Star FM Best Newcomer (2021), Zimbabwe Music Awards Best Contemporary Gospel Artist (2022), Bulawayo Arts Awards Outstanding Gospel Act (2022-2023, 2025), CLIMA Africa Gospel Artist of the Year (2023, 2025 Male), Crown Gospel Best of Africa, and Africa Viewers’ Choice. Collaborations with Grammy winners Ladysmith Black Mambazo (Nomakunje Sizophumelela) and Soweto Gospel Choir (Inyang’ Enkulu) elevated him globally, alongside 2025 feats like EMR Studios launch, Ekhaya Worship Festival with free healthcare and seed funding for elderly women, and three CLIMA wins for live recording, impact, and collaboration. Everton Mlalazi rises as a luminous force in Zimbabwean and African gospel music, transforming personal hardships into anthems of hope, faith, and triumph that resonate across borders.
Multilingual anthems in Ndebele, Shona, Zulu, and English, such asNdomuteverachronicling his testimony, amassed millions of YouTube views, blending raw emotion with triumphant praise. Everton’s accolades illuminate his impact: PERMICAN Best Live Production (2019), Star FM Best Newcomer (2021), Zimbabwe Music Awards Best Contemporary Gospel Artist (2022), Bulawayo Arts Awards Outstanding Gospel Act (2022-2023, 2025), CLIMA Africa Gospel Artist of the Year (2023, 2025 Male), Crown Gospel Best of Africa, and Africa Viewers’ Choice. Collaborations with Grammy winners Ladysmith Black Mambazo (Nomakunje Sizophumelela) and Soweto Gospel Choir (Inyang’ Enkulu) elevated him globally, alongside 2025 feats like EMR Studios launch, Ekhaya Worship Festival with free healthcare and seed funding for elderly women, and three CLIMA wins for live recording, impact, and collaboration.
