It’s a prayer already sung in many fashions, yet Alice Kimanzi brings out a new, refreshing edition, building on the promise of the Spirit in Joel 2:28. Back in April 2017, Kimanzi released a cover for Francesca Battisteli’s “Holy Spirit” with a Kenyan twist of Swahili. Seven years later in 2024, she unveils a new … Read more
Hailing from Tanzania, Joel Lwaga is a gospel musician endeared for uplifting Christian music, the likes of Umenijua Kunifurahisha and Sitabaki Nilivyo. His music showcases an unequivocal talent with a rich, melodious voice that resonates with the soul. With a great passion for quality and outstanding music, each composition is accurately crafted, and every sound … 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
There’s a lustre that steaks across Alice Kimanzi’s music, one that has won her the hearts of Kenyan listeners. She is undeniably among the premier gospel female artists in the country. Her music augers well and firmly into the Kenyan audience. Case in point is her cover for the Western hit worship song, Let Praises … 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
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