Meet Afri-Tendo

Meet Afri-Tendo Meet Afri-Tendo Meet Afri-Tendo Meet Afri-Tendo Meet Afri-Tendo Meet Afri-Tendo



Mike WangoloMike Wangolo is the founder/director of Thrust Ministries International and the pastor of Afri-Tendo. Pastor Mike has been in ministry for 17 years and received his ordination from Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas, Texas. He has ministered in Africa, Europe and the United States. For many years Uganda suffered under the ruthless dictatorship of Idi Amin; it was during this period of war, persecution and great hardship that Pastor Mike gave his life to the Lord Jesus Christ. In 1986 he began doing evangelistic preaching and then a team of young Gospel workers and musicians merged with Thrust Ministries International to become the musical evangelism group Afri-Tendo. His confident vision is that believers from many cultures will rise up with him in reaching his fellow Africans, and the world, with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Please feel free to email Mike.
 

David TitoDavid Tito has been working in evangelism alongside Mike since 1991.  He joined Afri-Tendo in 2004. David is a father of six and is a free-lance photographer by trade. David recently married his beautiful queen, Prossy. He plays the rhythm drum, sings tenor and is a lead soloist. David is also a prayer warrior for the group.
 
Samalie NaigaSamalie Naiga works as a computer software engineer, musician, and composer when home in Uganda. She sings alto and is the lead soloist with Afri-Tendo. Samalie is the worship leader at her church, Liberty Worship Center. Samalie’s passion and love for serving God are clearly evident when she sings.
 
Tina KyolabaJustine “Tina” Kyolaba is a young, Christian woman committed to reaching people by performing with Afri-Tendo as a soprano singer and cultural dancer. Tina can always be counted on for her quick smile.
 
Miriam BukenyaMiriam Bukenya a soprano in Afri-Tendo and a minister in Living Sound Ministries back home, is a powerhouse for God. She has worked with Mike since 1991 and joined Afri-Tendo in 2004 and is wife of Charles and mother of two beautiful teenagers.
 
Robert WatambaRobert Watamba knows how to worship God and always eager to share his testimony. He is a teacher, graphic artist, composer and cultural dancer.  He sings bass and dances in Afri-Tendo.
 
ImageStephen Tunde is a loving husband to his beautiful wife, Monica and the proud father of baby Martha. They have also recently adopted a lovely seven year old daughter.  He has been a part of Afri-Tendo since 2005, but has been working with Thrust since 2001.  Stephen is an active member of his church, playing bass guitar and traveling around Uganda. Not only is he a singer, dancer and musician with the group, but he is gifted leader and motivator.
 
Robinah NakyejweRobinah Nakyejwe has been in Afri-Tendo for seven years and is a business woman in Kampala. With the group, she dances, sings alto, and sometimes plays bass drum. She is the friendliest person you will ever meet and always dependable.  Robinah has been working with Mike since 1991 and joined Afri-Tendo in 2005.
 
ImageChristina Lubega is the wife of Paul and the mother of three wonderful daughters. She is a lead soloist for the group as well as a dancer. She may be shy, but she has an infectious personality you can’t help, but want to be around.
 
DutchSamuel "Dutch" Zilua is one of two new members of Afri-Tendo. He is a singer, dancer and musician with the group. Dutch is married, lives in Kampala and has an amazing sense of humor.
 
ImageJoshua Watamba is another new Afri-Tendo member. He is the brother of Pastor Mike and Robert. He is a talented musician and singer, whose zeal to serve God will be contagious.