Joel Lwaga’s worship anthem Olodumare has taken East Africa by storm, making history as one of the most impactful gospel songs ever released in the region. In just five months, the song has amassed an incredible 20 million views on YouTube, becoming the first gospel song in East Africa to achieve this milestone in such a short time. Even more remarkably, Olodumare is the only lyric video across all music genres in East Africa to reach this number, proving the song’s deep connection with listeners.
With this record-breaking success, Olodumare has become the biggest song of Joel Lwaga’s career in terms of both streams and views, marking a major achievement for the Tanzanian gospel artist. Unlike many other top-charting gospel hits, Olodumare stands out as a solo track with no featured artist, proving Lwaga’s powerful influence as a worship leader.
The song’s success has now surpassed his previous hit, Umejua Kunifurahisha, which featured Nigerian gospel artist Chris Shalom. However, Olodumare has set a new standard for gospel music in East Africa, proving that a deeply spiritual and anointed song can break barriers without high-budget visuals or international collaborations.
Behind the success of Olodumare is Allanè (Allan Edward Pyuza), the talented gospel music producer who crafted the song’s unique and captivating sound. This achievement has made Allanè the first gospel producer in East Africa to release a song for another artist that reached this historic milestone.
Allanè is no stranger to the gospel music scene. In addition to producing Olodumare, he has worked on his own projects, releasing songs such as:
Beyond production, Allanè is also the artist manager for Joel Lwaga, playing a key role in shaping his career and musical journey. His influence in the industry is growing, and Olodumare has cemented his reputation as one of the best gospel producers in East Africa.
The success of Olodumare is more than just numbers—it’s a spiritual movement. Churches, choirs, and believers across East Africa have embraced it, using it as a song of worship and testimony. The combination of Joel Lwaga’s anointed lyrics and Allanè’s masterful production has created a song that transcends borders and denominations.
With Olodumare, Joel Lwaga and Allanè have set a new benchmark for gospel music in the region. Their success proves that faith-driven music can break records and touch millions of lives. As the song continues to trend, one thing is certain—Olodumare is not just a hit; it’s a game-changer.
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