Listening to worship songs by fast-rising singer Charles Kagame, one cannot help but appreciate his deep and fervent worship lyrics coupled with soothing melodies. His newly released song “Amakuru” has already drawn attention from Christian music lovers, making him stand out among other upcoming gospel stars, as the song employs well-driven and biblically centered lyrics. In the song, the singer uses figurative language to bring out a message about how people should remain humble just like the Bible states. Although he only recently started recording his own music a year ago, Kagame is not new in gospel music. He began singing in 2006 as part of a junior choir in Karongi district, where he was appointed the choir leader. He was also appointed choir president at his secondary school in Rulindo district, and at the end of 2019, he hit the studio to develop a solo music career. In an interview with The New Times, Kagame disclosed that the ability to write good songs came as an answer to a vow he made a long time ago. He recalled how someone who heard him singing and advised him to record his songs, something he owed not only to himself but to God as well. “Many years ago, I had vowed to God, that one time I will write songs that worship my Lord once I have the means, so later on, I realised that I have something I owe God, hence kick-starting my career,” he recalls. To date, the computer scientist has written five songs after one year of his solo career. Residing in Australia since 2016, the distance from his home country brings with it challenges in terms of connecting with fans and producers of his music, although he tries to put in the effort. “It is not easy because the production of my music is done in my absentia. So, it gives me a hard time,” she adds. Currently, the 26-year old has more songs in the pipeline, starting with his collabo with renowned gospel singer Aline Gahongayire that will be released in the near future.
