Tanzanian gospel singer Joel Lwaga has hailed Rose Muhando as the greatest gospel singer Tanzania has ever produced, describing her as both the best and the biggest name in the history of Tanzanian gospel music.
In a post shared on Instagram on Thursday, March 26, 2026, the ‘Olodumare’ hitmaker emphasised that younger generations, particularly Gen Z, may have missed witnessing Muhando at the peak of her career.
He stressed that her live performances during her prime were unforgettable and unmatched, leaving a lasting impact on gospel music fans across Tanzania.
“@malkiarosemuhando is truly the best and the biggest gospel singer in the history of Tanzanian gospel music. Gen Z, take note — if you missed seeing Mama Rose at her prime, you missed something extraordinary. It was an unforgettable experience,” he wrote.
Lwaga further challenged his followers to consider whether anyone else could rival her in talent and influence, igniting discussions among gospel music fans on social media.
“Does anyone even come close to her in talent or impact? I wonder,” he added.
Rayvanny collabo
The development comes just months after Rose Muhando revealed that her decision not to collaborate with Bongo Flava star Rayvanny in his latest album was guided by divine instruction, not personal preference or musical differences.
Speaking during an interview with a local Bongo radio station on Thursday, January 15, 2026, Rose was asked about claims that another artiste had taken up a collaboration slot on Rayvanny’s album The Big One after she had declined to work with him.
The host specifically referenced a song on the album featuring Mwamposa, which had sparked speculation that Rose had turned down the opportunity.
“On Rayvanny’s album titled The Big One, there is a song he did with Mwamposa, and it has been alleged that the collaboration came about after you declined to work with Rayvanny. What can you say about that?” the host asked Rose.
In response, the gospel singer clarified that she has never rejected Rayvanny or any other artiste outright, insisting that her music career is governed by spiritual direction.
She explained that her work operates under what she described as the Kingdom of God, where decisions, including collaborations, are made according to God’s timing and instructions.
“I have never turned him down. You see, I work within the Kingdom of God, and many of the decisions we make, even the work we take on, are guided by God,” she shared.
According to Rose, God indicated that the moment for her to work with Rayvanny had not yet arrived, though it was not a permanent rejection.
“So when God says that at a particular time things should be a certain way, then that is how it will be. Regarding this collaboration with Rayvanny, God said the time had not yet come,” she said.
