Bhembe combines Zion music album, book launch
Goitsemodimo Kaelo | Monday November 17, 2025 06:00
Bhembe explained to Arts & Culture in an interview that the album is part of a transformative project comprising a book, a music album, and a live experience. “It’s about healing, rediscovering, growing, and creating... both personally and as a community,” he explained. He further said that the project seeks to help people, especially within the Zion (Chukuchuku) community, reconnect with their roots, heal from within, and step into a renewed sense of purpose through the power of music, storytelling, and faith. “It’s a journey back to the source, where spirituality and creativity meet to inspire transformation and unity,” he said. According to Bhembe, the album is titled ‘Izembe’, which is a Zulu word that means ‘Axe’ - a symbol of strength, truth, and transformation.
He explained that the album represents cutting away the old, breaking barriers, and shaping a new path of healing and revelation. He said the music album brings these pillars to life. Featuring 14 powerful tracks, it includes collaborations with South African music legends from Zion and offers a rich, spiritual, and musical journey that speaks to the heart and soul. Bhembe noted that the music uses sound as a tool for healing and transformation, making it both a message and medicine. Furthermore, Bhembe explained that the book serves as the foundation of the project. He highlighted that the book is built around four transformative pillars - Heal, Discover, Grow, and Create, each represents a stage of inner evolution. Moreover, he explained that through these pillars, readers are invited to release emotional and generational wounds, reconnect with their true selves and heritage, learn and evolve through new perspectives, and finally, live out their purpose and highest potential. Bhembe said the launch event promises to be an unforgettable experience, featuring performances from the Creative Arts Ensemble, the Botswana Zion Mass Choir, and international musician Mpho Sebina.
“The event will showcase the album live, paired with storytelling and community reflection, creating a space for shared healing, discovery, growth, and creative expression. Attire for the event is Traditional or Formal, reflecting respect for our roots and the significance of the occasion. The event is open to everyone, welcoming all who want to be part of this transformative experience,” he added. He believes that the Zion community is at the heart of this project as the foundation that shaped him. His idea is to use this project to explore how Zion itself can transform, inspiring members to see themselves as vessels of both personal and communal revelation. Bhembe is known for his involvement in music, particularly through the group Indigenous Citizens. His passion for music, personal growth, and community development drives his mission to uplift and inspire others across diverse backgrounds. He explained that From Roots to Revelation is about going back to where we come from, finding healing in our stories, and growing together as a community. “It is a call to create a new, inspired way forward rooted in faith, love, and unity. Through this project, we’re not just launching a book or an album; we are igniting a movement of restoration, creativity, and spiritual awakening within the Zion community and beyond,” he said in conclusion.