MWANGAZA BAND
Mwangaza is a Swahili word meaning light. The name is formed from Mathew5: 14-16. We are the light of the world. Jesus asks us to let our light shine before men that they may see our good deeds and praise our Father in heaven.
For Mwangaza its not only to be the light of the world, but our purpose is to give the message of the gospel through songs, so that the world may know that Jesus is Lord and through him people can attain peace, forgiveness and reconciliation.
One day Pastor Jared Mlongecha of International Gospel church in Boston, Massachusetts had a Vision to start a praise and worship team from East and Central Africa. His vision was to bring every culture, language and tribe from this volatile region together to lift up the name of our Lord Jesus in songs so that through Christ the people can attain peace, forgiveness and unity. Pastor Jared thought about this vision and shared it with a Pastor friend, Alex Kayumba. They both sat down and committed this vision in prayer. The more they prayed, the more this vision weighed heavily upon their hearts. They then decided to call different people whom they thought could sing and accomplish this vision with them. Little did they know that in about 3 months 10 original songs would have been composed. What accomplishment! Praise is to the Name of our Lord Jesus!
On January 27th 2006 at 7pm Mwangaza was formed of more than 10 strong born again members from the countries of the Great Lakes Region of Africa and 2 American artists. These countries are Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda, Kenya, Congo and Tanzania.
WHAT IS MWANGAZA?
Mwangaza is a multi-talented group that sings various genres of music including Gospel and African in different languages.
The group’s ability to fit any audience and culture in the world makes it unique. The name Mwangaza comes from Swahili (African Union’s official Language) meaning light.
The group is dedicated to shinning out this light as it takes out the message of peace, forgiveness and reconciliation within the boarders of the Great Lakes Region of Africa and beyond through songs.
Mwanganza’s goal: - is to go beyond singing and become ambassadors for peace reconciliation and forgiveness not only our volatile region but also beyond our borders and to the whole world.
Our Mission: - is to challenge every Christian from every culture and every background to rise up and shine for Christ. To use whatever talent, instruments, language, wealth, breath; anything God has given to shine with Mwangaza’s light and tell the world that Jesus is Lord and Savior.
PERSONAL PROFILES FOR MWANGAZA MEMEBERS
Name: - Alex Kayumba
Country: - Bujumbura, Burundi
Hobbies: - Music, hunting and reading
Joined Mwangaza to propagate reconciliation and unity among member countries of the great lakes region of Africa
Name: - Winnie Nyoro
Country: - Banana, Kenya
Hobbies: - Singing, Reading and Traveling
Joined Mwangaza to spread the gospel, disseminate the message of peace, unity and reconciliation through songs.
Name: - Suzzette Sajjabi
Country: - Kampala, Uganda
Hobbies: - Singing, Travelling and Reading
Joined Mwangaza to tell the world through songs how Jesus Loves them. It is through Jesus that we can achieve true love, peace and unity in our region and the world as a whole.
Name: - Oliver Nkwaruro
Country: - Kigoma Tanzania
Hobbies: - Singing, Fashion and designing, traveling and reading
Joined Mwangaza to bring out the message of the cross through songs. It’s through the work of Jesus on the cross that we can attain true reconciliation.
Name: - Penninah Uwambaye
Country: - Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo
Hobbies: - Music, Traveling, swimming
Joined Mwangaza to tell the world through songs about his love and extraordinary that he can give. It’s through the knowledge of Christ that we can stop killing one another and live in peace and love.
Name: -Gabriel Gisabo
Country: - Godumba, Burundi
Hobbies: - Music, Reading, basketball and soccer.
Joined Mwangaza to tell the world the message of peace and reconciliation through music.
Name: - Sammy Nkayamba
Country: - Kasulu, Tanzania
Hobbies: - Music, soccer and reading
Joined Mwangaza to speak out the goodness of salvation and show the world how we can live in peace and unity as true Christians.
Name: - Raphael A. Mlongecha
Country: - Massachusetts, United States of America
Hobbies: - Music, Reading and Movies
Joined Mwangaza to become an ambassador of peace and unity through music
Name: - Priscillah Mushi
Country: - Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Hobbies: - Singing, reading, swimming and writing
Joined Mwangaza to become and ambassador of peace, unity and reconciliation through songs. I believe in the mission and the vision of Mwangaza. Together through our Lord Jesus Christ we can make it.
Name: -Caroline Mbithi
Country: - Nairobi, Kenya
Hobbies: - singing, traveling and hiking
Joined Mwangaza to spread the gospel through music and become a tool in spreading the message of tolerance, love and unity in our region and beyond.
Name: - Phillip Mlongecha
Country: - Maryland, United States of America
Hobbies: - Music, reading and video games.
Joined Mwangaza to support and be a part of this vision for global peace and unity through songs. I believe we can work together no matter our origin of skin color.
Flags and Colors of the East African Community
KENYA UGANDA TANZANIA RWANDA BURUNDI
UMOJA NI NGUVU!
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