Ambassadors of Christ Choir Celebrates ‘Mbega Ubuntu’
The renowned choir from Kigali, Rwanda, Ambassadors of Christ, has released a new hit titled Mbega Ubuntu.
Mbega Ubuntu is a heartfelt song of thanksgiving, dedicated to celebrating 37 years of ministry for their beloved songwriter and music director, Mwalimu Ssozi.
Through this song, the Ambassadors of Christ Choir honors not human achievement, but the amazing grace of Jesus that has sustained Mwalimu all these years. His life of service, his musical gift, and the countless lives touched by his songs reflect the goodness and mercy of Christ.
This is more than a tribute—it is a testimony that, truly, Mbega Ubuntu (Oh, what grace!) comes from and is sustained by Jesus.
The song was written and arranged by Mwalimu Ssozi, while the video production was beautifully directed by Mr. Doux.
Mbega Ubuntu reminds us of the importance of how we relate to one another within our congregation. God does not call or work through individuals in isolation; He calls us to be in community, part of His people. This has always been God’s design. Being in community offers many blessings: we can achieve more together, support one another, and complement each other with our different gifts as members of the body of Christ.
To be a Christian means to be part of the church—it means being plugged into and actively participating in a local congregation.
Yet, community life is not without challenges. Misunderstandings, differences in personalities, and varying viewpoints can lead to conflict and pain. But even these difficulties serve God’s purpose. As Proverbs 27:17 says, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Our interactions are meant to refine us, making us better followers of Christ—just as it has happened in the Ambassadors of Christ under the leadership of Mwalimu Ssozi.
God brings us together, as different as we are, to stretch us and teach us what love truly is. But love can be painful, especially when it involves relationships with people who are unlike us.
The challenge is that when conflicts arise, we often respond in ways that worsen the situation. We act out of human weakness and self-interest—gossiping, slandering, insisting on always being right, holding grudges, being impatient, mean, or cliquish. Many of us have seen, experienced, or even participated in such behaviors, especially within church settings.
These actions often push people away, defeating God’s purpose for community.
That is why we need reminders—not of what comes naturally in the flesh, but of what comes supernaturally through the Word and Spirit of God. We are called to care for one another in love and maintain healthy relationships within the body of Christ.
To guide us, the New Testament provides many “one another” passages—verses that use phrases like “one another” or “each other” to instruct us on how to relate as brothers and sisters in the Lord. These passages challenge and inspire us to live out our faith in genuine community, showing grace, patience, and love in our interactions.
The video for Mbega Ubuntu captures a beautiful celebration as members of the Ambassadors of Christ Choir honor Mwalimu Ssozi. In the scenes, they gather around him with joy, singing, cheering, and even cutting a cake in his honor. More than just a celebration, the video highlights moments where Mwalimu Ssozi shares heartfelt reflections on how God has guided him throughout his many years of ministry.
Standing before his choir, he says: “I stand here on a day like this to testify of the goodness the Lord has showered on my journey. This missionary journey—He carried me through, sustaining my faith all these years.”
One of the choir members also steps forward to testify: “Please hear my testimony concerning your ministry. The faithfulness you demonstrated in this mission work has been an object lesson to me and to many others. Your zeal and steadfastness are truly inspiring. But tell us, what is the secret to such longevity?”
With humility, Mwalimu Ssozi responds: “The secret is not about me, but about the man Jesus. From the day I chose to follow Him in the narrow way, His grace has sustained me until this day.”
The message of Mbega Ubuntu echoes the words of Jesus Himself: “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” (John 14:6). It reminds us that it is only through Jesus that humanity can receive eternal life. There is no alternative path. As Peter boldly declared before the Jewish authorities: “There is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12).
The video closes with the choir members joining their voices together, proclaiming: “Oh, what amazing grace! The grace of the Savior has ordered our steps all our days. Today we sing in testimony of this grace. And a day is coming when we will cross over and sing our Hallelujah—for we have been redeemed.”
