Gospel singers in Rwanda will be staging monthly gospel concerts aimed at providing a spiritual experience for audiences, particularly the youth, while also offering a platform for new talents.

The first edition of the concept dubbed ‘Kigali Gospel Concert’ will take place on Friday, February 28 at Hill Top Hotel in Kigali. It will feature performances from celebrated gospel artistes including Emmy Vox alongside, Pastor Jackson Mugisha and the renowned gospel couple Rene Patrick and Tracy Michella Agasaro.

The concerts will, according to Emmy Vox, one of the organisers, create a deeply immersive worship atmosphere and an illustration of faith and devotion.

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The artiste, who is organizing the concerts under his event management firm Vox Entertainment Group (VEG), described the initiative as timely and way of drawing people closer to God.

"In today’s world, people are facing numerous spiritual challenges. This concert is about winning souls and bringing more people closer to God through worship and praise,” he said.

"Kigali Gospel Concert is expected to become the best platform for nurturing and celebrating gospel talents especially upcoming artistes, bands, and more while creating deeper connection between artistes and their audience,” he added.

The event, he said, will not only be about music but will also include segments for testimonies and a platform to introduce new gospel talents to the public.

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Up-and-coming gospel artist Gogo Gloriose, the "Everyday, I Need Blood of Jesus,” singer and Drups Band will also hit the stage at the inaugural edition of the concert.

Tickets are available at Rwf5,000 and Rwf10,000.