Rwandese choir fighting drug abuse through song

Choir members Moses Kayijuka says the choir sings songs that the youth identify with and love and that the music specifically addresses risky behaviour and its consequences.

“So far hundreds of young people have given their lives to Jesus and committed to behavior change,” Kayijuka said.

To ensure the effectiveness of the campaign among the youth, the choir is focusing mainly on schools. The heads of the institutions that the choir has visited have expressed their gratitude, saying that the message shared through song is timely.

The director of King David Academy, Annet Batamuliza, thanked the choir for addressing such critical issues and said the move would supplement efforts aimed at forging a better future for young people in Rwanda. 

The Ambassadors of Christ Choirhas also also visited various churches and universities, including Kigali English Church, the Francophone Church and Kigali Independent University.

The choir, which mostly sings in Swahili, is known for songs such as ‘Kwetu Pazuri’, ‘Moyoni Mwangu’ and ‘Mtegemee Yesu’. To wrap up the campaign, the choir will hold a concert at Kigali Exhibition and Innovation Centre on 17 December. It is also set to debut ‘Solange’, a music video that speaks about immoral behaviour among the youth.

The choir urged anyone who has a heart for all young people struggling with substance abuse, sexual misconduct and other forms of risky behaviour to stand with its members by attending the free event on 17 December.