Pastor Wilson Bugembe admitted initiating the collaboration with the Streams of Life Choir for their hit song “Gwe Katonda,” which has quickly gained popularity. Speaking about the success of the song, Bugembe expressed gratitude and surprise at how it garnered over 100,000 views on YouTube within just two days, far surpassing the performance of his previous single Tonsobola, which took a month to reach the same milestone.
Bugembe says he sought collaboration with the school choir when he found them performing.
He was so impressed by the talent of the choir that he asked them if he could join the project.
“I found them singing and marveled at their talent. I asked them if I could be part of their work and they agreed,” he said.
“Initially I was worried if it would work out but I am thankful to God that it indeed worked out.”
Later while in the US, he says, the choir sent him a demo of “Gwe Katonda” he was stunned by teh quality”
The song, which he described as truly exalting God, resonated deeply with him.
“I played it every morning because it puts God where He belongs. You cannot play that song and Satan hangs around,” he said.
The Streams of Life Choir, which is based at Kennedy Secondary School, has been making waves in the Ugandan music scene with their powerful gospel performances.
The choir, known for songs like Lukusuuta and Akuwakanira, has built a reputation for their heartfelt worship and musical talent over the past 15 years