Rose Muhando, born in 1976 in Dumila village, Kilosa District, Morogoro Region, Tanzania, is a renowned Tanzanian gospel singer, songwriter, and choreographer. Initially raised in a devout Muslim family, she converted to Christianity after reportedly experiencing a vision of Jesus Christ during a prolonged illness at the age of nine.
Muhando began her music career as a choir teacher at Dodoma’s Saint Mary’s Choir for the Chimuli Anglican Church. She launched her solo career in 2004 with the debut album Uwe Macho, which sold over a million copies in East Africa.
Her subsequent albums, including Kitimutimu (2005), Jipange Sawasawa (2008), and Utamu wa Yesu (2012), solidified her status as a leading gospel artist in the region. In 2011, she made history by signing a multi-album recording deal with Sony Music, becoming the first gospel artist from East Africa to do so.
Some of her notable songs include “Mteule Uwe Macho,” “Yesu Nakupenda,” “Nibebe,” “Secret Agenda,” and “Utamu wa Yesu.” After a brief hiatus, she returned with the 2022 album Secret Agenda, featuring hits like the title track and “Kama Mbaya Mbaya”.
Throughout her career, Muhando has received numerous accolades, such as the Best Female Vocalist and Best Religious Song at the 2005 Tanzania Music Awards, and Best Female Gospel Artist in Africa at the 2008 Kenya Groove Awards.
