Zimbabwean gospel musician Minstrel Taffie has raised the country’s flag on the international music scene after winning the African Contemporary category at the prestigious InterContinental Music Awards with her uplifting song Buruka.
The recognition marks a major milestone in the Australia-based musician’s career and shines a spotlight on the growing international appeal of Zimbabwean gospel music, African-inspired worship and indigenous languages.
Speaking to Standard Style after receiving the award, an elated Minstrel Taffie said the achievement had reaffirmed her faith and strengthened her resolve to take her music ministry to audiences around the world.
“I am grateful. I serve a big God. Even when I didn’t believe in myself, He still did it anyway,” she said.
“I can’t wait to come home, travel around the world to showcase my talent, but most of all, spread the revival gospel to the world.”
Raised in the United Methodist Church in Zimbabwe, Minstrel Taffie developed her passion for gospel music through congregational worship. Her early church experiences played a significant role in shaping her musical identity and spiritual journey before she later relocated to Australia.
Although she is now based in Australia, where she works as a registered nurse, the artist has continued to pursue her music ministry, balancing the demands of a healthcare career with songwriting, recording and promoting her music.
Her award-winning song, Buruka, is a heartfelt prayer calling on the Holy Spirit to move powerfully in the lives of believers during periods of uncertainty, hardship and spiritual struggle.
The song blends Shona lyrics with African rhythms and a contemporary gospel sound, creating a distinctly Zimbabwean expression of worship while carrying a message that resonates beyond the country’s borders.
For Minstrel Taffie, the journey has not always been easy. Managing a demanding profession in healthcare alongside a growing music career has required discipline, sacrifice and perseverance. However, she says the challenges have deepened her faith and strengthened her commitment to using music as a vehicle for ministry.
The international accolade also represents more than a personal triumph for the musician. It offers a significant platform for Zimbabwean gospel music, demonstrating that locally rooted music, indigenous languages and African stories can find recognition and appreciation on global stages.
With Buruka taking its place among internationally recognised contemporary African music, Minstrel Taffie now hopes to build on the achievement by returning home, touring and sharing her music with audiences in Zimbabwe and around the world.
Her success is yet another reminder that Zimbabwean gospel artists can transcend geographical boundaries while remaining firmly rooted in the country’s rich musical and cultural heritage.
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