EVERTON MLALAZI SECURES NYARADZO GROUP PARTNERSHIP FOR EKHAYA FESTIVAL 2026
EVERTON MLALAZI SECURES NYARADZO GROUP PARTNERSHIP FOR EKHAYA FESTIVAL 2026. Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, is gearing up for a powerful celebration of faith and music as gospel leader Everton Mlalazi unveils a major partnership set to transform the 2026 edition of the Ekhaya Worship Festival.
Energy surged across social media after Everton Mlalazi shared the announcement, revealing that Nyaradzo Group has officially come on board as headline sponsor. In his message, he wrote: “It’s here, the brand that makes us GREAT!!! Nyaradzo Group is coming on board as the official sponsor for this year’s Ekhaya Worship Festival. This partnership makes it possible to host more people, a bigger stage, a bigger lineup and lots more. Help us welcome our Nyaradzo Group family as they come on board.”
This collaboration signals a defining moment for the annual gathering, widely known as more than just a concert. For many, Ekhaya represents a spiritual return home, a fitting meaning for the word “Ekhaya” in both Ndebele and Shona. The festival is set to take place in Bulawayo on 24–25 May 2026 and continues to grow into one of Zimbabwe’s most anticipated worship experiences, drawing thousands for prayer, praise, and unity.
Backed by Nyaradzo Group, organisers are preparing for a significantly expanded event. Plans include a larger stage, an even more impressive lineup of gospel artists, and increased capacity to accommodate the growing audience. The partnership highlights the company’s continued investment in community-driven and cultural initiatives, complementing its strong presence in financial services and events management.
Headquartered in Harare, Nyaradzo Group has built a reputation for delivering integrated solutions that span life assurance, funeral cover, short-term insurance, and risk management. Its expanding role in events services, including support for Zimbabweans in the diaspora through repatriation solutions, makes this collaboration a natural fit. Mlalazi’s playful praise of the company as “the brand that makes us GREAT” reflects the elevated scale expected this year.
For Mlalazi, who continues to shape the gospel landscape alongside his wife and manager Gamuchirai, Ekhaya is rooted in a deeper purpose. The festival is designed to create accessible spaces for worship, renewal, and meaningful community connection within Zimbabwe.
Organisers have consistently described the event as a place where believers gather annually to celebrate faith, unity, and music. With anticipation already building online, the 2026 edition is poised to surpass previous milestones.
More details on the artist lineup, ticketing through partners such as Tiki Events, and venue logistics are expected soon.
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