THE name Leonarah Makore (pictured) may not be familiar in the gospel circles, but she used to be a backing vocalist for several artistes at the turn of millennium.
She has worked with Mercy Mutsvene, Tawanda Mutyebere and Anna Mukwati as a backing vocalist.
Due to the economic downturn, Makore decided to dump music and take the diaspora route in search of greener pastures, finding herself settling in the United Kingdom (UK).
Despite that it’s now more than a decade since she was active in showbiz, her recent track Ariko Wani can easily win the hearts of many gospel lovers.
It is her first solo project, a soulful and mellow track recorded at Openaccess Studio in the UK.
The song touches on life troubles, hardships and turbulent times, which many people can relate to due to economic the woes bedevilling the country.
In the song, she urges people not to lose hope no matter the situation, because crying and getting stressed will not solve anything.
Instead, she says only God can solve all problems.
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“I feel now it’s the right time to come back after many years in sabbatical. I have learnt a lot during this period plus my past experience in the music industry,” Makore said.
“I am going to release three tracks soon as part of my extended play (EP).”
The Harare-born-and-bred songstress is blessed with a melodious voice.
Makore said she started singing at the age of seven in the praise and worship choir at Zaoga FIF Church.
“I admire Shingisai Suluma, Carol Mujokoro and Mai Charamba, but my greatest inspiration comes from the gift itself,” she said.
“The Holy Spirit played a huge role. I would dream songs since childhood, that is when I decided to became a gospel musician.
“I wanted to record, but due to lack of funds, the project died in its infancy and I later worked with various artistes as a backing vocalist.”
Her wish is to collaborate with Dorcas Moyo, Michael Mahendere and Timothy Ngwenya.
She is looking forward to stage a performance back home in Zimbabwe soon as well as shows at her base.
Makore’s dream is to one day share the stage with Baba and Amai Charamba locally, while internationally she prefers Nigerian superstar Sinach.
