Long before you go to No. 1 with his genre-defying signature hit, there were years when it was questionable whether Kirk Franklin would even survive.
Abandoned by his parents when he was 4 years old, Kirk was raised in Fort Worth, Texas, by an elderly aunt. With finances being tight, the two collected cans and paper to be recycled and used the money to pay for piano lessons. Apparently, those music lessons were well worth it. At age 11, Kirk was appointed minister of music, leading the adult choir at his aunt’s church.
1. Speaking of Hot
Kirk confesses, “I’m still not where I want to be in my walk, but I’m in hot pursuit of Him.”
2. Turning Up the Heat
No matter how he dresses, Kirk always leaves an indelible image. Foremost fashion faux pas: dressing for an outside venue when the service was held indoors. It wasn’t just the music that was hot.
3. Well-Versed
Currently, Kirk is tuned into Proverbs 3:5. (Trust in the LORD with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding.)
4. Extended Family
Technically, Kirk is a solo artist; but he always travels with a posse of stellar singers and musicians. In his search for talent, he looks for people with “great hearts. It always starts with the heart of the person,” Kirk says. He views his relationship with his ensembles as one of being “a big brother or father figure.”
5. Safe at Home
Yes, Kirk is a natural performer; but he’s also at home, at home. “My desire is to be a passionate father and attentive husband,” he asserts. He loves going to movies and Chuck E. Cheese’s with his kids to “watch them have what I never had.” While most gospel music is based in Nashville, Detroit or Los Angeles, he remains true to his roots in Dallas. “It’s all I’ve ever known.”
For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. Matthew 18:20, NIV
Lord our God and our Father, we praise you because we are allowed to have community together in the name of Jesus, who has opened our eyes to see you and who has promised to be among us when we are gathered in his name. May our hearts remain unshadowed, even when our lives seem to grow difficult and the future looks dark. Protect us whenever we are tempted and have battles to fight. Deliver us. Make us free people who know we belong to you and who are allowed while still on earth to have a share in eternal life. Amen.
To him that is afflicted pity should be shewed from his friend;
but he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty.
Job 6:14 - KJV
“What should you say about gospel music? “ Luck asked.
Luck NZAYIMANA asked this question to Bruce Melody before IWACU NA MUZIKA Festival 2021 Stage this Saturday, August 7, 2021.
“it’s really cool and good music. I think that time will come also for me to work on it. Let’s leave about religion. Do you know that sinners people enjoy gospel music? It means that gospel music is more than religion and more than preaching. If you hear a piece of gospel music it directly blesses your soul. No one can push it in you it comes in you directly. when you hear an artist sing and serve GOD it makes you happy, Bruce said.
"And I wish everyone to know that I have some gospel music songs I didn't release yet. Time will come I will serve God I Know that”, continued Bruce Melody.
Let us remind you that IWACU NA MUZIKA FESTIVAL is on its third edition and being broadcasted live on Rwanda TV. This Edition will feature some of the biggest Rwandan gospel artists alongside secular ones. The names of the artists are not yet released by the organizer but promised to have more gospel artists performing on the IWACU NA MUZIKA FESTIVAL stage than last year's edition.
More info on this to come.
Holy God, forgive me for being caught up in the lifestyle of greed and covetousness, of excess and extravagance. Help my heart to be content with the blessings you have so lavishly poured out on me and to find my joy in you and your people whom you have put into my life. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
"For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that." 1 Timothy 6:7-8
Gospel artist Danny Mutabazi is now married to Mahoro Belly. The civil wedding took place at Gisozi sector in Gasabo district.
Religious wedding It’s due to take place on 04 September 2021 at ADEPR Kumukenke
Pamoja Festival is an annual music festival that takes place in Bujumbura, Burundi. The event is organized by Baluku Geofrey, a missionary with Watoto Church in Burundi, working with the youth.
The festival attracts people to celebrate gospel music by Africans from across the world.
Pamoja Festival took place on 1 August 2021, featuring both local and international gospel artists and Djs.
Now the audience is growing from 5000 to 10000 people since 2016
“We had Mercy Masika from Kenya, BKY a Burundian popularly known for his song Boyaye, who lives in Canada for many years he was there and performed well, Christian Irimbere a Burundian who live in Kigali he was there as well also Maya Nzeyimana who resides in Kigali was also present. Over 16 people received Jesus Christ which is good and we Enjoyed summer with fresh anointing and urban gospel music” Best music said as he was speaking to Rwanda Gospel.
Out of the many special moments of Pamoja Festival 2021, one outstanding moment was the Marriage Proposal done by the Founder Geoffrey Baluku as he proposed to his girlfriend and she “Said Yes” Live on stage as Mercy Masika, the main Guest performer was performing.
The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous,
and his ears are open unto their cry.
Rwandagospel introduces a new Chart based on the collaboration songs or songs that feature two or more Artists. This comes to encourage artists to work together and benefit from the experience of one another. In a simple way, we were based on the scripture :
Proverbs 27:17, “Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another” (NASB).
For this first Edition, YATSINZE URUPFU by Patient Bizimana featuring Fabrice and Maya Nzeyimana comes to first place. Below are the top 10 videos of this first edition of top 10 featuring or collabo songs:
10. NIARATA UMUSARABA by ESRON featuring DOUX
9. AHO UGEZE by JEAN CHRISTIAN IRIMBERE featuring JEAN CHRISTOPHE
8. NTIBAZONGERE by THEO BOSEBABIREBA featuring JMV G.
7. HOSANA by SAVANT featuring BONNKE
6. TURARINZWE by ROMULUS featuring GIKUNDIRO REHEMA
5. NDI KURUTARE by ERICA & JESSICA featuring SERGE IYAMUREMYE
4. BIRAKUMVIRA by FORTRAN BIGIRIMANA featuring ADRIEN MISIGARO
3.NDI AMAHORO by CADET MAZIMPAKA featuring ALINE GAHONGAYIRE
2.BYABIHE by BISHOP GAFARANGA featuring MARTIN
1.YATSINZE URUPFU by PATIENT BIZIMANA featuring FABRICE & MAYA NZEYIMANA
Narada vocal band, formerly called the John316 vocal band founded last year and consists of some of the most popular vocalists here in Rwanda.
The group leader, Micomyiza Mpenzi in a live interview said that they decided to change the name after discussing with the group members to search for a name that should give the group a given direction based on their vision. They found that continuing to use the Bible verse John 316, confuses people, so they chose to call it the 'Narada Vocal Band'.
"We have found that what we should be is a fragrance of God in His people. That fragrance of worship attracts people to Christ Jesus. That is Narada. we will continue to use that verse as John 3:16 is our mission as Christians to tell people that Jesus heals, refreshes, and whoever believes in Him has eternal life. "
Now that the name has been changed, the singers have released a remake of the song 'Narekelemo' which is now owned by
Travis Greene & Tim Godfrey, and the 4th song the band has produced. ‘Narekelemo’ means “Receive my praise
(Take my thanksgiving) ". Narada vocal band released this song to encourage and strengthen all the people in Rwanda who are in total lockdown to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 epidemic.
WATCH BELOW THE NEW REMAKE OF "NAREKELEMO: BY NARADA VOCAL BAND.
Gospel music sensation Irene Ingabire Kamanzi, known by the stage name Gaby Kamanzi, has warned people to stop putting her under pressure to get married.
Gaby, as she is commonly known, says she won’t take any more questions regarding her love life and has warned people to stop forcing her to get married cause it’s not yet time for her to settle down. The talented singer lost her cool live on KT Radio on Wednesday when she was asked by a fan when she is planning to settle down and have a family since she has already built a successful career over the years.
“People should stop asking me whether I have a man or boyfriend or not because I believe this is a personal and private matter. When I am ready, they will see it on my social media platforms but for now I am still focusing on my music,” Kamanzi said.
“I am really tired of people pressuring me to get married. I receive lots of messages on a daily basis from men asking me out and my number,” she added.
Being a famous female musician aged 40 years old, she has been faced with questions regarding her relationship status in interviews and on social media, with many asking her why she is not settling down or whether she has a boyfriend.
Others go ahead to propose to her, thinking that she is desperate for a man in her life. The singer says marriage is a personal matter. Gaby had come to KT Radio to premiere her new song dubbed “Day by Day” which came out with both audio and visuals.
Kamanzi is putting final touches on her second album with 15 songs, featuring various artistes from the East African region and it will be in different languages including Kiswahili, English, Kinyarwanda and Lingala, among others.
The ‘Amahoro’ singer had spent six years without a new album and she revealed that she was busy travelling around the globe, which is why she slowed down musically. Irene Ingabire Kamanzi was born in Lubumbashi, Katanga Province in DRC, on 12th June 1981, in a family of six.
She is the fifth child and she grew up in a singing family, which has helped her a lot in developing her music career. When Gaby was 9, she started showing her talent while singing the songs her brothers sung hence cultivating her way to sing in Saint Esprit Nyanza in 1997 in Singiza ministries after getting born again.
Leave me alone. Gaby has warned people to stop putting her under pressure.
In 2003, Gaby released her first single dubbed “Sauveur” and in 2004 she worked with a Burundian artist Willy Uwizeye on his debut album, and later in 2005 with Richard Ngendahayo on his album. Kamanzi also was among the female music group called “The Sisters” which involved musicians Aline Gahongayire and Tonzi.
She is a graduate of ULK where she earned a degree in Management and she has travelled across the world spreading the word of God through her songs. Kamanzi came on the music scene in late 2012, when her single ‘Amahoro’ which took over the country’s gospel music charts as the most popular and most listened to gospel song on radio stations.
source/Andrew Shaka/KT
Gospel Artist and Worship Leader, Gaby Kamanzi has released a video of "Day by Day", a song that will feature on her second album which will be released later this year.
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