In 2007, we met The Sowers Group for the first time, and from the beginning we were struck by their dedication to God and their musical excellence. Our partnership began in 2008 when The Sowers wrote the majority of the songs for “Nipe Jibu,” our Swahili musical. Mike Matumaini, the head of the group, an Executive Producer for the film, [...]

From the first note we heard sung around a campfire, we were captured by the sound of MAPED’s En-kata choir. As we got to know them better, it was the message they were singing that amazed us. With no outside input, they felt to combine evangelism with community development as one integrated package. The Gospel, women’s rights, water needs, education [...]

Discipling cultures through music is an idea that resounds with us. Kahawa Records is already working with The Sowers Group and The En-kata Choir to present excellent Christian role models to the digital generation in Africa. Music is a staple of every culture across the globe and has the power to influence and bring change. The words within a song [...]

Missions organizations are perceived in different ways by different people and the products that a mission produces are often judged not on their own quality but rather on the merits of the “cause.” Those who agree with a mission’s views might buy an inferior product simply because of the message. Others might choose to not purchase a high quality product [...]