Zoe Melodies is a worship ministry at Prophet Elvis Mbonye Ministries in Kampala, Uganda founded and presided over by Prophet Elvis Mbonye.
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Book NowIsaac is a Ugandan-born Pianist, Keyboardist, Music Director and Producer. His quest to learn musical instruments began in 2006. In the year 2009, a group of volunteers under HELP International, an NGO, came to his home town and organised programs to equip the locals with life-changing development activities. One of those activities included acoustic guitar classes, an opportunity that he relished. He later moved to Kampala, in 2012, and started doing music at local and, later, international levels. He later learn a lot of spiritual musical values from Prophet Elvis Mbonye ministries which have shaped his musical experience. He is the Band Director at Zoe Melodies which has released its debut and extended album Greater Love.
Born: 4th April.
Genres: Soul, Christian Music, Orchestra, Instrumental, Ambient Music, Gospel, R&B, Hip-hop.
Occupation: Musician, Record Producer, Arranger, Composer, Conductor and Entrepreneur.
Dave is a Ugandan-born Singer, Songwriter, Vocal Coach, Music Producer and worship Minister with Prophet Elvis Mbonye. He was greatly inspired by his mother and aunt who sung at a local church choir. Dave soon found a heart for music and started to develop melodies while learning how to play the guitar and keyboard Dave ventured into song writing which aided in improving his Music Production skills. When an opportunity was presented for him to become a choir director, he seized it at an early age. Dave is a senior member of Zoe Melodies.
Born: 26th January.
Genres: Gospel; Urban Contemporary, Rock, Soft rock, RnB, Pop, Worship , Funk, Socca Music, Afro Pop, Neo soul
Occupation: Musician, Worship Minister, Music Producer and Entrepreneur.
Years Active: 2013 to date.
Instruments: Voice, Keyboard, Guitar. Associated Acts: Ron Kenoly, Micah Stampley
Dorothy Ashaba (born February 23rd ) is a Ugandan singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, known primarily for leading praise and worship in Zoe Melodies. She began singing at the age of four in her kindergarten in school plays and performances until she gave her life to Christ and there she wrote her very first song and has been writing and singing since. She joined Zoe Melodies in 2014 where she has been ever since writing, acting and leading praise and worship and held her very first worship concert in 2016.
Music Group; Zoe Melodies
Genres; Jazz, Opera, Pop, RB, Rock
Years Active; 2013 to date
Associated Acts; Ron Kenoly, Micah Stampely
Joshua Timothy Waiswa, professionally known as Josh SB, is a Ugandan Born hit music producer and composer known for his fusions of RnB and Hip-hop. He brings a fresh unique touch and sound to the African music Industry. Josh SB’s Heavy Bass sound has been shaped and heavily influenced by Afro Beat, Jazz, Hip-hop and RnB, released the highly acclaimed “GOD DNA” EP in 2017, and he is steadily amassing a hit music catalogue collaborating with and producing for renown artists in Africa and around the world. His entire music making philosophy can be summed up in his witty quote, “There is no such thing as too much Bass, lol.”
Ruyonga is a Ugandan music and Hip hop performing artist, speaker and songwriter. His music has amassed fans of all ages and backgrounds. Formerly known as Krukid, he was one of the youth who pioneered Hip-Hop in Uganda in the nineties and has consistently and successfully continued to reinvent himself since. Ruyonga has shared stages and worked with many renown artists in and outside Africa. He won multiple awards and competitions throughout his career, guest lectured at prominent universities around the world and was picked by Rawkus Records as one of the 50 most prominent hip hop artists on the Internet in 2007. Since returning to Uganda at the end of 2011 as Ruyonga he has released three successful albums with release shows having thousands in attendance, and multiple successful chart topping radio singles. He was on Channel O’s 2013 list of Ten African Emcees in a League of their own.
Joseph is a top Ugandan Saxophonist and minister with Prophet Elvis Mbonye Ministries. He started his Music career at an early age. He joined a brass band at 10, where he learnt how to write, read and play musical instruments. Joseph is a career musician. Hes a songwriter, music producer, performer and composer. In 2019/2020, he received an award in the category of Best Instrumentalist, at the International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) in Kingston, Jamaica. Also, in 2018/2019, he got nominated at the IRAWMA for Best Instrumentalist. He has worked with several artists and featured on stages; both at local and international level. Joseph is a Saxophonist at Zoe Melodies.
Genres: Jazz, Reggae, Pop ,Contemporary and Smooth Jazz.
Instruments: Saxophone.
Occupation: Music Business.
Years Active: 2011 to date.
Associated Acts: Dr. Ron Kenoly, Micah Stampely, Darren Rahn, Skales, Myko Ouma, Isaiah Katumwa, Iryn Namubiru, Spice Diana, Irene Ntale, Janzi Band, Bebe cool, Bobi Wine, Qwela Band, Zawuka Band, Dre Cali, Ykee Benda
Evangel is a contemporary Violinist and Cellist with a unique and dynamic sound fueled by a passion to create, recreate new and unexplored sounds. He was born into a musical family where one of his sisters is a worship leader at her church and his brother is a Pianist and Music Director at his church. Evangel started off learning the acoustic guitar, piano and bass, but did not really go far with these. He began to learn Violin after high school when a group of ministers visited from the United States. A gentleman and his daughter who happened to be a Violinist gifted his sister with a violin and Evangel ceased the opportunity to learn the violin. Evangel received classical training from Kampala Music School Uganda. He currently has Grade 5 violin Certification from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM). Recently, in 2017, he started learning Cello. He is a member of Zoe Melodies.
Genres: Classical, Blues, Jazz and Pop.
Occupation: Violinist, Cellist, Song writer, Music Tutor, Entrepreneur.
Years Active: 2016 to date.
Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola, Guitar. Labels: Zoe Melodies.
Associated Acts: Ron Kenoly, Micah Stampley
Emmy is a Ugandan-born Guitarist, Writer and Worship Minister with Prophet Elvis Mbonye. In 1998, he held a guitar for the first time, admired its beauty, yet didnt know what to do with it except pluck the strings randomly. It was much later, in 2005, when he began to learn to play the instrument. The motivation to learn was especially drawn from an elder brother of hisa Medical Doctorwho held the guitar very tenderly, caressed its neck with great passion, so much that every note he hit pierced right through Emmys heart. His brothers inspiration had come from their mother, who also got inspired by an English friend of hers. Emmys first-ever classical piece on the guitar was Canon in the key of D, which he learnt to play in about 2008. Hes currently a senior acoustic guitarist at Zoe Melodies.
Born: 26th December.
Genres: Praise and Worship, Jazz, Classical.
Occupation: Creative Designer, Writer.
Years Active: 2012 to date.
Instruments: Acoustic Guitar, Classical Guitar, Electric Guitar.
James Tukupee Tukus. Is a guitarist, song writer, poet and vocalist. Tukus came from a musical family, mainly drew inspiration from his late Grandmother and mum who had amazing voices, singing alto and soprano respectively. it was always joy listening to them. He would also noodle around different instruments till he finally started playing the right chords and notes. He started gigging for different events which helped him grow confidence to perform better at poetry recitals and performances.
To date, he continually uses his skill not only to entertain but also worship the Lord as a member of Zoe Melodies, a poet and dancer.
Genres: Funk, rock, neo soul and afro fusion
Occupation: Lawyer, Song writer, session guitarist, music arranger, poet
Instruments: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Voice
Associated acts: Ron Kenoly, Jesse Jan, Micah Stampley
Active Years: 2014 to present
Leticia is a Ugandan born Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Recording Artist and Worship Minister. She was first introduced to guitar at the age of 9, by her cousin, Isaac, who was a guitar player for a group known as Collective Ug. Much later, at high school, is when Leticia started learning the instrument, and turning her poetry into songs that she sang to a few close friends. In 2020, Leticia released her first single, More than That. She incorporates unique guitar sounds into her music and playing, which is reminiscent of mellow RnB.. Leticia is a member of Zoe Melodies and serves as an acoustic guitarist and soprano.
Born: 4th August.
Genres: RnB, Soul.
Instruments: Vocals, Guitar.
Occupation: Musician, Engineer.
Years Active: 2018 to date.
Associated Acts: Ron Kenoly, Micah Stampley
Richard Damba is a spirit led vocalist and song writer. Coming from a singing family that ministered to the lord, the inspiration to sing came easily. He joined the church choir while at campus singing tenor and leading worship. This ground helped and pushed him to grow professionally. He joined Zoe Melodies in the year 2011 where he has led the tenor team and led praise and worship while the ministry held its fellowship at Hotel Triangle and Open House.
To date he is not only an inspiration to the rest of those joining the team but he has helped mentor and guide those that have joined and excelled under his guidance.
Genre: RnB, Soft Rock, Gospel
Active years: 2003 to present
Christine is a Singer, Songwriter, and Worship Minister with Prophet Elvis Mbonye. Having grown up in a musical family in Uganda, with her dad owning a keyboard & very passionate about music, her siblings took on instruments while she, on the other hand, sang.
Her dominant voice being Alto, she joined choir at her local church and high school.
Christine wrote her first song at the age of 12, which was a Psalm basing on Psalm 127 her favorite at the time. She’s currently a member of Zoe Melodies which released its first and extended album Greater Love in February 2021.
Born: 19th December.
Genres: Christian Music, Gospel, Worship, Neo soul R&B, Pop.
Music Group: Zoe Melodies.
Occupation: Worship Minister, song writer, and Entrepreneur
Years Active: 2017 to date.
Instruments: Vocals.
Labels: Zoe Melodies. Associated Acts: Karen Kimuli and Pompi, Ron Kenoly, Micah Stampley
Dora Kay is a Ugandan-born Singer, Songwriter, Music Teacher, Vocal Coach, Worship Minister and Music Adjudicator. She started to dabble with singing at the age of 3. She wrote her first song of 9, and has not looked back since. She started to hone her skill all through her schooling years, also leading praise and worship and learning basic keyboard and guitar skills. Dora is a career musician with a Bachelors in Music from Makerere University, Uganda. Shes a Soprano and studied vocals under Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) to Grade 7. She joined the band Fusion Illusion in 2012, and recorded her first singlesEverything and more, Come back to me, and Whom shall I fearthat same year. She is currently a member of Zoe Melodies.
Born: 3rd August.
Genres: Urban contemporary gospel, Classical, Soft Rock, RnB, Pop, Rock, Worship, Afro Pop.
Occupation: Music minister, music teacher, vocal coach, baker, entrepreneur.
Years Active: 2012 to date.
Instruments: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard, Adungu (Ugandan harp).
Associated Acts: Jackie Ssennyonjo, Karen Kimuli, Kenneth Kimuli, Kay Williams, Albertcook Kwesiga, Sauti Ya Africa.
Saidat Muziki (Sai) is a Singer, song writer, Nurse and Makeup Artist. Born October 22nd in Kampala Uganda. Born and raised in a Moslem family, she only had the chance to join a children's choir called the Nazarites when her mother converted from Islam to being saved. She has since taken keen interest in singing and performing admist winning many certificates her school from music competitions. While growing she listened to multiple music albums done by famous Gospel music artists and groups such as Hillsong, Don Moen, Hossana Music, integrity music and others that inspired her to grow and nurture her call as a worshipper. Aside from her service in Zoe Melodies as a strong soprano, she is a certified nurse and make-up artist.
Genres: RnB, Pop, Worship, Afro Pop, Soul
Music group: Zoe Melodies
Occupation: Musician, songwriter, Nurse and makeup artist
Instruments: Vocals
Years active: 2017-Present
Kenneth Nsibambi, born 4th October, is a Singer-songwriter. Growing up listening to pop music, Ken was drawn to start his music journey. He went on to join a music organization, "Rock n' Roll Ug" as a lead singer, performing with them for a year. He later joined 'AmFuture', an NGO that nurtures talent in young adults, where he participated at the end of year events from 2016-2018.
Genres: RnB, Pop
Occupation: Musician, Teacher
Music group: Zoe Melodies
Years present: 2015-Present
Profit is a musician, model, a soprano singer and a professional model. She started out as a Singer in her Sunday school choir, due to her continual urge and zeal to serve God, she joined Zoe fellowship and gained more inspiration for music after listening to how Zoe Melodies was singing.
Label: Zoe Melodies
Genres : Contemporary gospel, Worship
Instruments: Vocals
Grace Kwagala aka Abounding Gracelove is a Singer, song writer, dancer, information technologist and Entrepreneur born 8th August in Uganda.
Grace started singing at the age of 7 in Sunday school at her local church. inspired by her mother who was a choir director and also often encouraged her to sing along with her as she practiced and mastered her songwriting skills.
In 2003 she joined her high school choir and later in 2009, she joined her church worship team while she ventured into business and information technology. She then joined Zoe Melodies in 2019 as an alto.
Occupation: Musician, IT specialist, Entrepreneur .
Labels: Zoe Melodies
Years active: 2013-Present
Genres: Gospel, Rock, RnB, Pop
Joshua is a singer, songwriter, artist, cartoonist, graphic designer and a screenwriter, born in Kampala, Uganda. He is a tenor singer in Zoe Melodies. In 2009, he developed a strong interest in entertainment especially arts and drama, before he ventured into writing. His love for music and artistry spread into other fields like screen writing, creative design and film. In March 2020, Joshua debuted his first written song Okakasa which is performed by music artiste, Mackenzie.
Born: 25th September.
Genres: Rock, RnB, Pop, Worship, Afro Pop, Soul
Occupation: Musician, songwriter, artist, screenwriter, creative designer
Years Active: 2016 to date.
Norah is a Singer and Worship Minister with Prophet Elvis Mbonye. She loves Pop music and started singing at 15, at a Christian High School. She’s an all-around singer and her friends fondly call her ‘Madam Octaves’. Norah is primarily an Alto, however, she sings all four voices perfectly. She’s great with high notes, a skill that sets her apart.
Genre: RnB, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Blues.
Music Group : Zoe Melodies
Occupation: Music Minister.
Years Active: 2018 to date.
Instruments: Guitar, Clarinet, Piano, Agungun (African).
Joan is a Singer, Songwriter, Dancer and Worship Minister with Prophet Elvis Mbonye. At 13, she started dancing in a group called Miracle Teens at a local church. In 2014, her great love for music led her to join the church choir where she was nurtured in music. She later ventured into song writing which she does alongside Fashion Design. Joan is an Alto and a member of Zoe Melodies.
Born: 11th March.
Genres: Rock, Blues, RnB, Pop, Worship.
Music Group: Zoe Melodies.
Occupation: Musician, Fashion Designer.
Years Active: 2014 to date.
Instruments: Vocals
Associated Acts: Ron Kenoly, Lionel Peterson, Miracle Teens