Dan Mue
Dr. Sarah K is known for some of the most iconic praise anthems in Kenya, and now adding onto that list is the song Bwana Ananipigania. She is the voice behind hits like “Nimekuja Kusema,” and “I Made It Through.” Dr. Sarah K is also a seasoned artist, among the most prominent of the time. … Read more
From Chanzo, drawing hearts to worship, to Ndio, lifting praise in acknowledgement to God, Rehema Simfukwe has risen in gospel music within and beyond Tanzania. Rehema not only excels as a singer, but is exemplary in word and deed. Listen to her speak, and you won’t miss a reference to the Word. The lyrics on … Read more
As a young man in his 20s, Lenny LeBlanc was shaping up to be a pop star, with his BMI Millionaire hit song ‘Falling’, and career prospects about to blow up big. For a man of talent like Lenny, there was virtually no outcome in sight than outright success and fame. Lenny was one of … Read more
From the land of long-standing gospel music legacy – Tanzania – here comes another artist, Zoravo, famous for ‘Wanakufananisha’. As is the case with Tanzanian gospel music, Zoravo’s songs have not only caught on in Tanzania, but also all over East Africa. In churches, Zoravo’s songs like ‘Majeshi Ya Malaika’ have persisted in worship sets. … Read more
Church band gone viral: from singing on a church stage to getting radio airplay, TV appearances and concert perfomances – this is the story of Karura Voices. The award winning band is an embodiment of a new era in Kenyan gospel music, one driven by live, authentic, and more so church-appropriate music. Listen to any … Read more
“If today was my last day,” the first line on Matthew West’s ‘While I Can’ struck my nerves hard, and for a moment I wondered, “Is Matthew OK?” Such a question, right at the start of a song is a bit uncomfortable, and arguably provoking. Truth be told, even on a bad day, you don’t … Read more
There’s a certain kind of hope, written on the sky. It’s defiant, never dies out. Men and animals lean on it, the weakest and strongest alike. But its a hope with a thick skin, known to be insensitive – to some. This is the hope for rain. One thing is for sure: it won’t ever … Read more
You’ve probably seen Ariel Fitz on her viral TikTok Christian reels, playing dual roles of herself, and her guardian angel. If so, you’ll agree – she’s entertaining, and very much relatable, right? Virtually every modern-day Christian can find some semblance of their daily life struggles on Ariel’s skits. Haven’t seen her yet? Well, Ariel Fitz … Read more
More often in gospel and other genres, background singers (BGVs) don’t get the attention of the audience; everyone eyes on the popular lead artists. But despite this, singing in the background can be the perfect launch pad for new singers. It offers mentorship from the lead artist, new connections to other artists, exposure and a … Read more
Men of Soul Kenya is an acoustic ensemble of five independent, recording and live artists, namely: Ciano Maimba, Isaac Kimani, Kato Change, Noel Nderitu, and Manasseh Shalom. It’s not your everyday type of band. The quintet stands out for its distinctive musical ensignia of laid-back rhythm and blues (rnb), far from the mainstream, and often … Read more