By Ephraim Nyondo
Goshen City has stamped its authority as a key partner in the country’s arts industry by supporting two artists, Gwamba and Piksy, who have released their albums and are currently busy with processes of launching them.
Gospel musician Gwamba is launching his second album, True Independence, in Blantyre on 23rd July 2022 and Goshen City has supported with K15 million. On the other side, rapper Piksy—who launched his Mtunda album in Blantyre and Lilongwe—has been supported with K5 million to help him take the launch to Mzuzu.
Briefing the media in Lilongwe on Friday, deputy chief executive officer of Goshen City Mr Willie Kalonga said the gesture is a potent breakpoint statement to artists globally that they have a partner in Goshen City.
“We don’t want people to see this as Goshen City on one hand and Gwamba and Piksy on the other. We want people to see this as the beginning of a fruitful journey between Goshen City and the arts industry in the globally. In this journey, we will partner with every artist both locally and internationally,” he said.
In his remarks, Gwamba said organizing a concert is financially strenuous as such his management has been knocking on various institutions and individuals’ seeking support and Goshen City is just one of them.
“I am so thankful to Goshen City. In the days coming, we will also be unveiling several other companies that have come forth to support our concert. We always strive to transparent to our sponsors and also to our fans,” he said.
On his part, Piksy said he appreciate the support that has been rendered by Goshen City.
“We hope some organisations will appreciate art as well and support other artists in the country. The art industry can help develop our country and employ many young people if properly handled and provided with support,” he said.
