WHEN rough and tough times, bring with them good fortunes, one can only rejoice.

When Munyaradzi Masiyiwa was incarcerated for participating in protests little did he know that prison experience would prompt him to start preaching the word of God through music.

Having started singing at a tender age in a school choir at primary, his decision to go into gospel music came natural and time behind bars gave him the chance to compose songs.

Masiyiwa believes his remand prison experience was a blessing in disguise because it inspired him to officially release his first track.

“Personal life experiences have inspired me to record my work. I went to prison after I was arrested during protests and had to stay there for a month. The dungeon experience motivated me to preach the word of God” he told NewsDay Life & Style.

“I have been writing songs from a tender age, when I was in grade seven. I was in a school choir at Magwegwe Primary School in Bulawayo and we recorded a few songs. Since then I have been composing songs without recording.”

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According to the up and coming gospel song writer, his first track named Musandifuratira was well received and it has inspired him more to pursue his music career.

The song is an appeal to God to help Zimbabwean citizens, their families and work life.

“I composed Musandifuratira when I was in remand prison and recorded it when I came out. After releasing this track, I have realised that my music can have an impact on people’s lives and I shall continue releasing more tracks starting with the video for Musandifuratira soon. I believe music can change lives by helping people to turn to God when they are facing hard times,” Masiyiwa reckons.

Part of his track’s chorus says: “Musandipira gotsi mwari baba (Don’t forsake me Lord), as he makes a prayer for God’s protection for one’s family and workplace.

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