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Mungu Feni and the new gospel music economy

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In Uganda’s music industry, ambitious regional projects are often associated with mainstream Afrobeats stars backed by record labels, telecom sponsorships, or wealthy promoters. Gospel artists rarely enter that conversation because the economics are usually too restrictive. But Mungu Feni is attempting to disrupt that model. The …

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From State Control to Prosperity Gospel: Christianity’s evolution in Africa

COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | The institutionalisation of Christianity by the Council of Nicaea in AD 325 was a decisive moment in the faith’s history. What began as a diverse, decentralised movement based on Jesus’ teachings was transformed into a formalised state religion, primarily serving the Roman Empire’s political needs. The …

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Museveni Hails Bishop Zziwa’s Wealth Creation Gospel

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended Joseph Anthony Zziwa, the Bishop of Kiyinda-Mityana Diocese for working with the government in fighting poverty through socio-economic development programs. “Thank you for your slogan and those projects. I have been telling you that yes be religious but hardworking, so …

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Ntagali scoffs at preachers for commercializing gospel

Kampala, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT | The outgoing Anglican Archbishop, Stanley Ntagali has scoffed at preachers who have turned church services and preaching into a business. Ntagali says many preachers in the world currently preach what they want people to hear, mostly about riches. He made the remarks while delivering a …

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