Our Desire: To See Nations Worship God
Our heart is to see people across East Africa and beyond encounter God through worship, as Christ-centred music ministers are raised, equipped and sent to glorify His name among the nations.
Our visionWelcome to East African Gospel
East African Gospel is a Christ-centred ministry dedicated to raising a generation of uncompromising music leaders after God’s own heart, who will influence their generation through music.
What began as a prayer fellowship on Easter Sunday 2010 has grown into a family of ministries: a platform connecting gospel music ministers, a school of music and ministry, a children’s worship programme, artist development, a forum for worship leaders, gospel awards and music missions across East Africa.
Read our storyRaise. Equip. Send.
One vision, many ministries, all about Jesus.
We raise Christ-centred ministers, equip them in music and the Word, and send them to transform East Africa for Christ.
Explore Our Ministries
East African Gospel Platform
A platform for promoting, connecting and empowering gospel music ministers across East Africa: profiles, networking, training and promotion.
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EA Gospel Academy
A Christ-centred school of music and ministry in Kampala, with one-year certificates in Christian Music, Church Media and Church Administration.
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Raise Up a Worshiper
Music and worship training for children aged 6 to 12 and teens aged 13 to 17, with a parents’ track and mentors at every step.
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Artists Development
Training, mentorship and platforms for gospel artists, including the Artists Development Summit and the Zimba Omuyimbi programme.
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Worship Leaders Forum
A community of practice for active worship leaders across Uganda and East Africa: monthly gatherings, peer mentorship and sound theology.
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Worship Collective
A movement of worshipers carrying the presence of God from the classroom into schools, universities and communities.
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EA Gospel Awards & Showcase
An annual celebration of faithful gospel artists, and a live showcase that unearths new talent across East Africa.
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Music Missions
Taking the Gospel to the nations through music: the Kaliro Programme, Zimbabwe, schools, hospitals and cross-border missions.
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Gospel Café International
An open gathering where gospel music lovers, artists and the community meet for worship, fellowship and new songs.
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Church Guide Uganda
Started in 2017 to help people find churches and ministries across Uganda, and to connect churches with the people they serve.
Explore3,000+lives impacted since 2010
500+children and teens trained
10ministries under one vision
4Music school planted
Pastor Samson BukenyaFounder
From our founder
“It is all about Jesus, not the stage, not the song, not the singer.”
East African Gospel was born on Easter Sunday 2010 with a simple burden: that God would raise a generation of music leaders who carry His presence, not just a melody.
Every ministry you see on this website grew from that prayer. Whether you are a child who loves to sing, an artist with a song in your heart, or a worship leader who needs friends on the journey, there is a place for you here.
Pastor Samson BukenyaFounder, East African Gospel
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Latest report and upcoming events
Highlights from our most recent ministry event, and where to meet us next.
Upcoming events
Tue13OctArtists Development
See all eventsEast Africa Gospel Summit 2027
Teaching, worship and connection for gospel artists, producers and media from across the region.
KampalaSat17OctMusic MissionsWorship leader forum— Mukono
Live worship, faith conversations and music workshops in secondary schools.
Schools across MbaleEast AfricaOne platform for gospel music ministersEast African Gospel Platform
The Global Voice for Gospel Musicians in East Africa
Connecting Gospel Music Ministers Across East Africa
The East African Gospel Platform is one of our ministry initiatives, created to connect, promote and empower gospel artists, worship leaders, musicians, producers and other music professionals across East Africa.
Through this platform, we create opportunities for gospel ministers to showcase their gifts, share their music, build meaningful connections and reach wider audiences as we continue raising Christ-centred music ministers after God’s own heart.
Discover the platform, explore gospel music talent across the region and connect with a growing community committed to using music for God’s glory.
In their own words
Lives touched through our ministries
Students, parents and artists on what God has done.
“Before the Academy I had the gift but no direction. They didn’t just teach me guitar, they taught me why I play. I lead worship every Sunday and it feels like ministry, not performance.”
“My daughter joined Raise Up a Worshiper at 9 and within a year she was leading worship at our Sunday school.”
“Artists Development helped me see my music as ministry. I learned to write from the Word and to guard my heart on the stage.”
“I came as a shy girl who loved to sing. I left as a worship leader who understood the Bible, knew her instrument and had a heart shaped for ministry.”
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East African Gospel Academy
East African Gospel Academy is a Christ-centred music and ministry school in Kampala, Uganda, committed to raising worshipers and music ministers after God’s o
News & stories
Latest from East African Gospel
Stories from across our ministries. All stories
East African Gospel Takes Gospel Music and Worship to Finland
East African Gospel brought gospel music, worship and cross-cultural ministry to Finland during a 10-day mission tour in August 2026, connecting East African musicians with churches and communities through concerts, outreach, fellowship and the Valofestarit Gospel Festival.
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East African Gospel and Imagine Music Schools Partner to Strengthen Music Education
East African Gospel and Imagine Music Schools have partnered to strengthen music education, develop emerging talent and create new opportunities for musicians and young people through training, collaboration and music ministry.
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The Heart of Faithful Service in Music Ministry
Pr. Ogwang Steven challenged musicians and worship leaders at the East African Gospel World Music Mission 2025 to embrace faithful service, reminding them that their musical gifts are a calling to worship God, serve people and advance the Gospel.
Read the storyThere is a place for you.
Study, enrol a child, grow as an artist, lead worship or go on mission. Tell us where God is leading you.
Our Partners
Organisations we work with to grow gospel music across East Africa
