This archive report was first published on 16 August 2019.
The Soweto Gospel Choir, a multiple Grammy Award-winning group, will make its Nairobi debut at the Christ is Alive Ministries (CITAM) Karen church on Friday evening, courtesy of NTV.
As part of the Soweto Gospel Festival, the choir will be joined by Kenyan gospel singers Pitson, Evelyn Wanjiru, Nikita Kering, Tanzanian Paul Clemet, Redforth Chorus, Karura Voices, and Spellvcast Choir.
During a press briefing on Thursday morning in Nairobi, the choir members expressed their excitement about being in Nairobi and East Africa, promising an electrifying performance.
"We are thrilled to be performing in Kenya, especially as this will be our first visit to East Africa," said the choir's Executive Director Beverly Byer.
The Soweto Choir, formed to celebrate the unique and inspirational power of African gospel music, has a rich history of success, including three Grammy Awards and five Grammy nominations.
Their albums, Blessed, African Spirit, and Freedom, have won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional World Music Album in 2007, 2008, and 2019, respectively.
The choir's music has also been featured in the soundtrack of the new The Lion King movie, with the choir singing Circle of Life Nants Ingonyama alongside compatriot Lebo M.
