A Music School in Every City and Town
Our vision is to raise Christ-centred ministers and plant music schools in every city and town, so every church has worship leaders after God’s own heart.
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
5East African nations reached
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 2026
Teaching, worship and connection for gospel artists, producers and media from across the region.
KampalaSat17OctMusic MissionsGospel in Schools — Mbale
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.”
Video stories
East African Gospel
It’s all about Jesus: the story of East African Gospel
How a prayer fellowship became a movement raising Christ-centred music ministers.
Raise Up a Worshiper
Little Worshipers end-of-term praise night
Our youngest students lead songs, memory verses and worship for their families.
News & stories
Latest from East African Gospel
Stories from across our ministries. All stories
“They taught me why I play”
Daniel Ssemwanga came to the Academy with a gift but no direction. Today he leads worship every Sunday, and it feels like ministry, not performance.
Read moreNominations open for the EA Gospel Awards 2026
Know an artist, producer, worship leader or media minister who has made a Kingdom impact? Nominate them for this year’s awards.
Read moreLittle Worshipers lead their end-of-term praise night
Our youngest students led songs, memory verses and worship for their families.
Read moreThere 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
