X-Mile thrilled with Mzansi showbiz

LocaL preacher Prophet Bright chikomo (pictured below) believes its high time he guides Zimbabwean immigrants in South africa back home in the wake of threats of deportations by an illegal immigrant watchdog operation Dudula.

Prophet chikomo called off a meeting with former Dudula Movement leader Nhlanhla “Lux” Dlamini on the 11th hour after realising that God instead wants him to lead thousands of Zimbabwean immigrants out of South africa.

The preacher is in South africa where he is doing God’s work, preaching the Word and meeting fellow countrymen and sharing ideas on the modalities of coming back home.

Last week Prophet chikomo announced that he had made an appointment with Dlamini, but on Thursday he told Standard Style that he had shelved the meeting and wanted to guide fellow countrymen back home.

“This is the time I have become Moses carrying the Exodus massage; the massage is not changing until now, it’s Exodus time so our people should not live like slaves anymore,” Prophet chikomo said.

“I save the living God and the same living God he declares exodus season to Zimbabwean people specifically.

“Few will deny this, but we shall live to see the manifestation; we have crusades across the country dubbed Exodus and there is a song called Exodus produced by Forward Mazuruse with the Bright Light Prophetic Deliverance Ministries choir.”

The Man of the cloth said they were working on the video of the song Exodus, which he says would inspire Zimbabweans in South africa to come back home.

Prophet chikomo said most Zimbabweans in South africa were struggling to make ends meet.

“I would say what makes most Zimbabweans in the Diaspora fear to come home is the status they portrayed back at home,” he said.

“We see them in posh cars and taking pictures at the beaches, but most of them have nothing to show off their lengthy stay in South africa.

“I am coming to them and saying, ‘let’s go back home in peace’ and I am prepared to lead just like what Moses did.

“I wanted to engage Dudula leaders earlier, but I feel we need to arrange for the Exodus.”

Prophet chikomo is the founder and leader of Bright Light Prophetic Deliverance Ministries with assemblies in South africa, Karoi and Mt Darwin.

The church recently moved its base to chitungwiza’s Unit N Extension near Jambanja market place and it will mark its seventh anniversary in December. aWaRD-WINNING Isichatamiya gospel group, Indosakusa — The Morning Star, is set to launch its 12th album titled Isililo Sentandane - Wailing of an Orphan under a new recording company DG Records based in canada.

The 10-track album will be launched at Hope centre on october 1.

Indosakusa — The Morning Star group leader, oscar Siziba confirmed the development to Standard Style on Thursday.

“We are launching our 12th album which is signed under a canadian company— DG Records,” said Siziba. “So far the contract will run for a year.

“This is a sign that our music is now mature. It's not as easy to release all these albums without God’s grace.

“all this has been through the spirit of togetherness ,unity and harmony.”

Siziba said the album is inspired by the day to day life events faced by people.

“We got more inspiration from things happening around people, especially the title song which speaks about an orphan," he said.

“The hardships and challenges which are faced by an orphan is a testimony that the world doesn’t take care of the underprivileged.”

DG Records’ professional record artist and cEo David Guitard confirmed that the group was now signed under his stable.

ZIMbAbWe-bORN artiste Xolani Ndlovu, aka X-Mile, says his stay in South Africa is 'incredible' and can see the direction he is heading despite the highs and lows of the showbiz industry.

The award-winning bulawayo Afro-pop artiste, songwriter and composer is slowly breaking into the South African market after moving there in 2016.

X-Mile best known for his Clique song and Qamazing and Starbrite finalist in 2012 told Standard Style that despite challenges he is headed in the right direction.

“I have been in South Africa for some time now and I have been following my dreams and passion in music,” he said.

“Music to me is a calling and no matter how much I try to run away from it, I always find myself back into it.

“My stay here has been an incredible one; I have had lots of beautiful moments doing what I love with people that inspire me.

“but I have grown to understand that in this industry there are always ups and downs, the good days and the bad ones too.

“I have grown to understand that every artist's journey isn't the same, we all have our own different stories to tell. The road isn’t smooth, but I can definitely see the direction where I'm headed to.”

X-Mile said it only takes a step at a time for one to succeed.

“I have noticed that many a times we worry too much about what tomorrow is going to look like. We forget how much great work we have done in the past that keeps other people inspired,” he said.

“So, as we continue to go forward, let's not forget to celebrate ourselves for our past achievements as well.

“I have been able to establish great relationships with many musicians here and have been able to work and share the stage with many of them.

“however, with that being said, hasn't always been smooth.

“I have had the most terrible seasons as well where things would not go the way I would have wanted them to go.”

Inspired by the vibrant music scene in Mzansi, X-Mile has been able to connect with different unique cultures and diversified his music through some collaborations.

“being in a city with many artists from across the continent and beyond, I have been able to connect with different unique cultures and I have been able to diversify my music through some collaborative works with other artists of different genres and vibes,” he said.

“So, in a nutshell I can say that my stay here has been great and it's only going to get even greater.

“I have also learnt that music evolves every time and as an artist you must also be flexible enough to go with the times. What was a vibe in 1990 is not what is trending now in 2022.”

X-Mile who is working on a track with bulawayo dancer-cumsong bird Sandra “Sandy” Ndebele-Sibindi said he has also done a lot of Amapiano projects this year and received an overwhelming reception. it