Bev ventures into gospel music

Beverly Sibanda, who recently quit pole dancing after joining Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries led by Walter Magaya, is working on a gospel album.

The former leader of the Sexy Angels dancing group ventured into music last year with a secular debut album called Tapinda before joining PHD.

Bev told the Daily News yesterday that her second album will reflect her new status as a born-again Christian.

"I will always be an artiste because I was born to be one," said Bev.

"Since I am now a Christian, my second album will be a gospel one. I have discussed the idea of venturing into gospel music with prophet Magaya and I have been given the go-ahead."

Bev, whose song Tshaingoma featuring South African artiste Freddy Gwala made it into last year's National FM Top 50, admits that walking away from the secular arts has not been easy.

"It was very difficult for me to abandon the stage for the church but through prayers from Prophet Magaya I have managed to conquer. God had plans for me and so I had no choice but to comply," she said

"In the beginning, whenever I heard my music being played in public places, I always wondered if quitting music was the right thing but thanks to God I have finally managed to pull through," she said.

The former dancer is confident that she will eventually become a gospel music great.

"It is my wish to make a very big impact in gospel music. I left the dancing world as the country's best and am sure God will help me become the best in Zimbabwean gospel music."

Bev, who is currently running a clothing shop in Harare which was given to her by Magaya, expects her yet-to-be-named album to be released this year.