Gospel music couple René Patrick Iradukunda and Tracy Agasaro have unveiled the final lineup of artistes who will perform at the inaugural edition of In Christ Now Worship Experience which they will host at Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village on July 25.
In the In Christ Now event, the couple hopes to host a series of worship concerts they describe as the beginning of a broader vision to create extended moments of fellowship with God through worship and praise.
Joining them on the performances lineup are fellow gospel couple Ben & Chance, Tanzania's Bella Kombo and Zoravo, Nigeria's Ebuka Songs, Kenneth, Rebirth Worship.
The gospel duo described the event as more than a gospel concert but an opportunity to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
"We want people to come not just for music, but to experience life in Christ. This is a time to worship God, build fellowship and see lives transformed,” René Patrick told journalists during a press briefing on Monday.
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Tracy said the initiative is centred on fostering fellowship with God and among believers while creating an atmosphere where people can experience spiritual renewal.
She added that the worship experience is open to people from all Christian denominations, with several apostles and ministers expected to lead prayers and worship.
The couple said public interest in the event has been overwhelming, with all 1,000 complimentary tickets claimed within three days of their release.
According to René Patrick, the vision for In Christ Now was conceived in June 2019 before gradually evolving into what is now a national worship initiative.
"The idea started in 2019 and kept growing. Last year, we realised it was time to officially launch it. This is not just an event; it is a movement centred on worshipping Jesus Christ,” he said.
Beyond the annual gathering, the initiative will also organise worship programmes in secondary schools, universities and other community settings as part of its outreach mission.
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While declining to reveal all the details of the programme, the couple said they had deliberately kept some surprises under wraps for attendees.
"We have kept some things under wraps so people can come and experience everything for themselves,” Tracy said.
The organisers said the gates will open at 3 p.m. and urged attendees to arrive early, noting that the programme will start on time and run for about seven hours.
Tracy said hosting the event at Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village marks a significant milestone for their ministry and expressed hope that future editions will be held at even larger venues.
"We are grateful that we have reached this stage. We believe this is only the beginning, and next time we hope to gather in an even bigger venue,” she said.
René also promised a diverse musical experience, saying he will perform songs in several languages, including English, French and Spanish.