The song Vhuthihi (Unity) by gospel diva Rhuu Tshikovha was composed specifically for the annual Together We Can Grow Fun Run Walk at Tshixwadza, but the positive reaction by fans at the event left her with no other option but to release it officially.
The single, which was released early in January this year, features award-winning artists Vendaboy Poet, Itani "Top", and Accolly Mandiza, who also produced the song.
Her manager, Mr Dovhani Mudzielwana, or "Mr MDO" as he is popularly known, is very enthusiastic about the new release. "We are so excited about the waves this song is making. It is intended to encourage and promote unity and togetherness among people in our communities. Besides promoting unity, our intention was also to identify talented youths, so we can showcase their talents," he said.
"Vhuthihi caught the attention of a young producer, known as Killorbeezbeatz from Pretoria, who remixed the song and spiced it up with a touch of Amapiano. In this remix, Rhuu Tshikovha features one of the most gifted artists, award-winning Batondy, who is also known as Mujie."
About her latest offering, Tshikovha said she was not afraid to try other music genres. "The song is not necessarily a full gospel track, but the word 'unity' is preached in many parts of the Bible. It is for us who are gifted with the talent to always bring this kind of message to our people through music, and who knows, it might bring positive changes for someone who might impact the whole world. In all this I would like to thank my brother and manager, Mr MDO, for putting this project together. Musicians need a manager like him who is supportive and loyal," she said.
Tshikovha has worked with top artists such as the late Dan Tshanda, with whom she produced the album Madzanga in 2016. In 2018, she featured on the international worshiping song of Xplicts Crew from Abuja, Nigeria, called Deeper.