DAR ES SALAAM, June 9 -- GOSPEL music artists in Tanzania have been encouraged to embrace and actively engage in creating gospel songs, citing their positive impact on society, particularly through messages of hope, comfort, and spiritual entertainment.

The call was made today in Dar es Salaam by Magreth Chacha, the organizer of the East Africa Gospel Music Awards (EAGMA), during the announcement of the nominated artists for this years awards. The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on June 28, 2025, in Dar es Salaam.

Magreth stated that the purpose of the awards is to promote the growth of gospel music and increase its recognition both locally and internationally. She noted that the response to the awards has been overwhelmingly...