Mai Charamba Sets MMCN Women’s Conference Alight

Gweru — Award-winning gospel music star Olivia Charamba, popularly known as Mai Charamba, drew an enthusiastic response from congregants at the Miracle Mission Church of all Nations (MMCN) Women’s Conference 2026 on Saturday, leading an hour-long praise session marked by powerful vocals, synchronised dance routines and spirited congregational participation.

Taking to the stage at about 12:30 PM on Saturday, 10 October, Mai Charamba immediately drew women into a lively session of singing, dancing and worship as familiar gospel melodies filled the venue.

The celebrated musician left the congregants on their feet, belting out her timeless hits that had everyone singing along and dancing. The atmosphere was electric with praise.Among the songs performed were her much-loved anthems:

Engai Mafuta, Zvanga Zvakanaka, Kusaregerera, Ndoraramira, Ndirangarirei, Nzira Yekudenga, Rute, and Ndoraramira Ishe Jesu.Women ululated, danced, and sang word-for-word as Mai Charamba delivered a powerful ministration that made the conference unforgettable.The conference was indeed a well-spent moment in the presence of God.

When Mai Charamba sang, the whole church became a choir. Congregants singing along and dancing.

Hands rose in praise as familiar choruses, rhythmic clapping and joyful ululations filled the venue, with congregants enthusiastically responding to Mai Charamba’s performance.

Performing under the conference theme, “Women of Substance,” Mai Charamba showcased her commanding stage presence, powerful vocals and engaging rapport with the audience.

She seamlessly blended praise and worship, drawing women from their seats to dance while others swayed to the music and sang along.

The familiar songs turned the congregation into active participants, with worshippers’ voices often merging with her lead vocals. Applause and ululations punctuated the hour-long session, creating an atmosphere of shared faith and fellowship.

Three supporting band members added visual energy through synchronised dance routines that complemented Mai Charamba’s vocals.

Their coordinated movements and lively interaction with the lead performer maintained the tempo and encouraged greater participation on the dance floor.

Beyond the music, the performance brought together women from diverse backgrounds and age groups, providing a shared space for worship, spiritual growth and fellowship.

It also welcomed first-time conference attendees, whose participation was embraced by other congregants.

Attendees said the programme offered women an opportunity to share their faith, build lasting relationships and strengthen their sense of belonging within the church community.

For the organisers, Mai Charamba’s participation strengthened the programme by bringing music, worship and fellowship together.

The organisers, led by Prophetess Emily Chivasa of MMCN expressed deep gratitude to the musician for accepting their invitation and enriching the conference through her musical ministry.

​"I was impressed by Mai Charamba’s swift acceptance of our invitation and humbled that she took time out of her schedule to grace the MMCN Women’s Conference 2026 with her presence and ministry through music,” Chivasa told the gathering.

Mai Charamba on stage.

​A  Rooted in Christ Ministries Church member who spoke on condition of anonymity, noted that the performance had inspired women to participate actively in worship and contributed significantly to the overall success of the gathering.

“Her performance was uplifting, and we are grateful for the enthusiasm and participation of the women who attended the conference.

"Seeing fellow congregants singing, dancing and worshipping together was encouraging and added to the success of the gathering,” she shared.

Another congregant also welcomed the presence of first-time attendees, describing their response to the programme as profoundly encouraging.

​“We also appreciate the first-time attendees who joined us and shared in this experience.

"Their positive response to the programme, the musical performance and the organisation of the conference is encouraging,” she added.

Muchaneta Nyambi of Ascot thanked Mai Charamba, the participants and organisers for their contributions to the gathering, describing it as a memorable celebration of faith, fellowship and women’s empowerment.
“Above all, we are grateful to Mai Charamba and Prophetess Chivasa for making this gathering memorable. We learnt that a woman of substance must be willing to forgive and forget, no matter how deeply she has been wronged, and remain committed to one church rather than moving from one church to another,” she said in her closing remarks.