Bulawayo Fans Call for Takesure Zamar Ncube to Bring One Sound to the City

Gospel music lovers in Bulawayo are calling on worship leader Takesure Zamar Ncube to bring his popular One Sound all-night worship gathering to the City of Kings following the strong response to the recent Harare edition. The worship event, known as One Sound, has attracted significant interest by bringing worshippers together for an extended night of music, prayer and ministry. Ncube hosted One Sound, The Roar of Many Waters, in Harare on August 14, where thousands of worshippers gathered for the event. Following the Harare gathering, the worship leader asked his followers to suggest possible locations for the next edition. His request quickly opened the door for Bulawayo-based followers to make a case for the event to return to the city where his musical journey began.

Ncube’s search for a venue comes as interest in the next One Sound gathering continues to grow. He asked venue owners to consider allowing organisers to secure a date before their spaces were booked for other events. The worship leader also made it clear that capacity would be an important consideration after the large turnout in Harare. He asked followers to suggest venues and said the location mentioned most often could help guide the decision. The request turned the venue search into a conversation among his supporters, with Bulawayo emerging as one of the strongest calls from followers.

Several Bulawayo-based Gospel music lovers used the opportunity to encourage Ncube to bring the worship gathering to the city. Shupi Zandoda was among those who suggested that the next event could be held at a large venue in Bulawayo. Other followers also named specific venues that they believed could accommodate the expected turnout. Bongani Matsika suggested Harvest House Auditorium, arguing that it could provide enough space for worshippers attending the gathering. These suggestions reflect the interest among local fans who want to experience One Sound without travelling to Harare.

Eagle Life Assembly was another venue suggested by followers during the discussion. Emily Moyo called for the event to be brought to Bulawayo and said the venue could accommodate more than 10 000 people. The focus on large venues comes directly from the experience of the Harare edition, where attendance created a need for sufficient space. Ncube’s request for suggestions also indicates that capacity is among the practical issues being considered before the next gathering is confirmed. For Bulawayo supporters, identifying a venue that can accommodate a large worship crowd could help demonstrate the city’s ability to host the event.

Not every follower wanted One Sound to leave Harare, however. Some supporters called for the capital to host another edition after the success of the August gathering. Amanda Dzingira was among those who expressed support for keeping the event in Harare. Ncube’s response to her comment appeared to acknowledge the strong demand from Bulawayo supporters while suggesting that the city deserved an opportunity to host the gathering. He told her that those calling for Bulawayo were right and added that Harare supporters had already enjoyed the event. His response has since added to speculation that the next edition could take place in Bulawayo, although no official venue or date has been announced.

The possibility of hosting One Sound in Bulawayo carries additional significance because of Ncube’s history with the city. The worship leader began his musical journey in Bulawayo before his ministry expanded to South Africa and other parts of the region. Bringing the gathering back to the city would therefore connect his current work with an important part of his early musical development. It could also give local worshippers an opportunity to experience an event associated with a musician whose career has roots in their own community. For fans who have followed Ncube’s journey, a Bulawayo edition could carry significance beyond the event itself.

The Harare edition provided a strong indication of the scale that organisers may need to prepare for if One Sound moves to another city. One Sound, The Roar of Many Waters, brought together several Gospel ministers, worship teams and musicians for the all-night gathering. Everton Mlalazi, Oncemore Six, Tino Mbasera, Nyasha Mutonhori, Blessing Jeduthum, The Unveiled and Joyful Praise Choir were among those who featured at the event. Bishop Dr Collins Nyathi and other ministers also took part in the gathering. The presence of multiple worship leaders and thousands of attendees helped establish One Sound as a large-scale worship event capable of drawing people from different communities.

For Bulawayo’s Gospel music community, the potential arrival of One Sound could also add another major gathering to the city’s worship calendar. The city has a longstanding connection with Zimbabwe’s music and church communities and has hosted numerous concerts, worship events and ministry programmes over the years. A large-scale all-night gathering could bring together worshippers from Bulawayo and surrounding areas. It could also create an opportunity for local worship teams and ministers to participate if the organisers include regional acts in the programme. However, those details will depend on the venue, date and programme that organisers eventually announce.

The discussion around the next venue also shows how social media can shape conversations around live music and worship events. Ncube did not announce a confirmed location when he asked his followers for suggestions. Instead, he opened the discussion to his audience and invited them to identify venues that could meet the expected demand. Followers responded with suggestions from both Harare and Bulawayo, giving the musician an immediate sense of where supporters would like to see the next gathering. The conversation has now placed Bulawayo firmly among the cities being discussed by One Sound supporters.

For now, the next One Sound edition remains without a confirmed venue and date. The interest from Bulawayo supporters, combined with Ncube’s response to calls for the event to move there, has nevertheless increased attention around the possibility. If the gathering does come to the City of Kings, it would bring Ncube’s current worship movement back to a city that played an important role in his musical beginnings. Following the success of the Harare edition, the demand from Bulawayo fans shows that there is strong interest in experiencing One Sound in another Zimbabwean city. The final decision will depend on venue availability, capacity and the plans of Ncube and his team, but the call from Bulawayo fans has made one thing clear: they want One Sound to make its next stop in the City of Kings.