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Adeladius Makwega – MUKENDO
On the evening of May 22, 2026, Mwanakwetu was traveling from Tarime District to Musoma Town, a distance of about 83 km by small car, taking roughly 50 to 60 minutes within Mara Region. During the journey, he drifted in and out of sleep while the driver chatted with another passenger.
When they reached the Mara River, which flows toward Lake Victoria, he woke up suddenly after receiving a phone call from a relative. After speaking with them, he checked his phone and browsed through a social media page.
He noticed that a user known online as CNM Mercy had visited the page of Adeladius Makwega, who was not among his friends. This prompted him to explore his page, where he came across a Christian song titled
“I Have Accepted, Lord, to Let You Reign in My Heart.”
The song went:
“I have accepted, Lord… I have accepted, Lord…I have accepted, Lord, to let You reign in my heart…”
The singers in the short video were Christians gathered in a small room filled with believers. There was a board in front like a classroom, and they sat on simple wooden benches without polish. The walls were unplastered, with exposed bricks, yet they sang passionately, wholeheartedly praising Jesus Christ.
This reminded him of Christianity in Tanzania during the 1980s–1990s, when some denominations used primary school classrooms for Sunday services. He was deeply touched by the video. Upon further checking, he discovered that CNM Mercy had shared the song from another user named Emmah Bonaneri.He then visited Emmah Bonaneri’s page and found several Christian songs. One that caught his attention was titled Then Jesus Came.
“Then Jesus came to them,Then Jesus came to save them…”
The setting was similar—believers singing joyfully and wholeheartedly. As he listened, he read comments, including one from Tresor Mwaka saying:
“May God greatly bless these singers.”
Most comments praised the Christians in the video. Continuing to scroll, he found another song titled This Jesus Has Done Me Good.
“This Jesus has done to me good, He has done to me very good…”
Again, the same setting: believers singing with clapping, cheers, ululations, and great joy. He noticed that these were not performances in large churches like St. Alban’s, Azania Front, or St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Dar es Salaam, but rather in simple village environments with basic resources, where ordinary believers praised the Lord.
Remember, he was still on his journey to Musoma. They eventually reached Bweri Bus Stand, which was under construction at the time. While there, he came across another song titled True Christians with a Message.
“True Christians with the Word,Christians with a message…”
At this point, he was deeply moved by the songs. They led him to reflect on Jesus Christ and even on his own sins that required repentance. Meanwhile, the driver and the other passenger were unaware of his inner reflections.
Soon, they arrived in Musoma. The driver offered to drop him home, and he reached there in the evening. Even at home, he continued browsing his phone and found another song with these words:
“O Lord, guide me,So I may reach the other side,Where the Bride is,And I may be among them…”
Later that night, he fell asleep after the tiring journey. The next morning, May 23, 2026, he decided to write this article.
So, what is his message today?
All five songs—I Have Accepted, Lord; Then Jesus Came; This Jesus Has Done Me Good; True Christians; and O Lord, Guide Me—were beautifully sung in authentic settings of ordinary Christians. This is important because songs from smaller churches are rarely recorded due to limited resources, even though they have many talented individuals.
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Songs are a powerful teaching method, whether in religion or secular education. They help learners remember quickly.
Educational experts say:
“Teaching through songs is highly effective, engaging, and emotionally impactful. Repetitive and catchy melodies reduce anxiety and create a positive learning environment.For children: use simple, repetitive songs with actions. For youth: use modern songs and allow participation. For adults: use meaningful, story-rich songs familiar to many. ”
Sometimes, in certain churches, songs are unfamiliar to most worshippers, which reduce participation. It is better when everyone sings together. Mwanakwetu believes that even Jesus is pleased when all believers sing, not just choirs. In all five songs mentioned, everyone participated—leaders, adults, and children alike.
Mwanakwetu, Are you there? Remember:
“Let me reach where the Bride is.”
Have a blessed day.
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