Paul Kiihu
Founding Chairman
2004 – 2020
Wrote AFLEWO's founding strategy document and chaired its national oversight from the first event until his passing near the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. A former Sing Africa chairman at Daystar.
Our IdentityTHE VISION
THE VISION
BEHIND THE ALTAR.
AFLEWO (Africa Let's Worship) is a movement raised by Daystar University's Sing Africa alumni, holding an annual altar of worship and prayer for Africa since 2004, with roots going back to a 1996 prayer vision.
22
Years of Worship
8
Active Chapters
15K+
Nairobi Capacity
3
Nations
The Mission
PURSUING UNITY IN WORSHIP.
To stir up hope in Jesus through annual large-scale musical and prayer events from a united church front across Africa. Since 2004, we have provided a platform where denominations fade, and the name of Jesus is exalted above every label and division.
The Vision
A PROPHETIC HOUSE.
To see all of Africa seeing itself through the eyes of its Maker. We achieve this through corporate worship, establishing local chapters that maintain the pulse of intercession in every major African city, a prophetic house that never closes its doors.
OUR GUIDING PILLARS.
The foundation of every AFLEWO experience.
Unity
Bringing the diverse church of Africa into a single, cohesive voice of worship across denominations, nations, and languages.
Hope
Stirring up the expectation of God's goodness across the 'prophetic house' of Africa through music and intercession.
Excellence
Presenting our worship with the highest standard of musical and logistical skill because what we offer God deserves our best.
Intercession
Standing in the gap for nations like DR Congo, Nigeria, and South Sudan, praying them into their prophetic destiny.
The Journey
A HISTORY OF ALTARS.
1996
1996
The Seed at Daystar
Sing Africa forms at Daystar University. It starts as a prayer response to a continent in crisis: Rwanda healing from genocide, war in Sierra Leone and Liberia, tension building in South Sudan. Students from more than 25 African nations on campus find a shared voice in prayer.
2003
2003
The Burden Is Born
Sing Africa's graduates have scattered into churches and careers, but they come back together around one question: what if the whole church of Africa worshipped together? Paul Kiihu, Sing Africa's former student chairman, writes the founding strategy document. The phrase 'Africa Let's Worship' is coined.
2004
2004
The First Altar
September 2004, CITAM Karen, Nairobi. The first AFLEWO gathering draws roughly 6,000 people. Publicity is minimal: word of mouth and pulpit announcements. Paul Kiihu takes the founding chairmanship. Reverend Tom opens the night with 'Holy Spirit.'
2008
2008
The Coast Answers
AFLEWO Mombasa is established at JCC Bamburi Centre, starting with 11 pastors. The chapter builds its identity around a nightly prayer culture and grows into one of the movement's most active hubs.
2011
2011
Beyond Kenya's Borders
AFLEWO Tanzania launches at DPC in Dar es Salaam, the first chapter outside Kenya. The response from the crowd is remembered by founders as one of the most memorable nights in the movement's history.
2013
2013
Tested and Renewed
A serious internal disagreement threatens the movement's unity. Through prayer and the leaders' handling of it, AFLEWO holds together. Unity has always had to be fought for from the inside, not just declared from the altar.
2024
2024
20th Anniversary Season
AFLEWO marks its 20th anniversary season at Winners Chapel International, with chapters across Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda taking part. Specific attendance and chapter-count figures for this event are still being confirmed against chapter records.
Pioneers
FOUNDING LEADERSHIP.
Founders
Timothy Kaberia
Founding Visionary
1996 – Present
Originated the 1996 Sing Africa prayer vision at Daystar and carried it into the 2003 founding conversation. A music teacher, worship leader, songwriter and minister who has shaped AFLEWO's musical and spiritual direction from the start.
Crispas Bogwa
Founding Member
2003 – Present
Business manager and part of the founding generation of Sing Africa alumni who shaped AFLEWO's 2003 founding conversation.
Details Pending
"Christmas"
Founding Member
2003 – [Year]
Named by that nickname throughout the founders' interview as a central figure in the 2003 walking conversation with Kaberia that led to AFLEWO. Full legal name not confirmed in the transcript.
Council
Kiama Mugambi
Council Member
2003 – Present
Academic and pastor with the Mavuno family of churches. Connected to Kaberia through Nairobi Chapel music productions and Sing Africa. Former chair of the patrons team, later joined the Council.
Details Pending
Dr. Kevin
Council Member
2010 – Present
Registrar for Admissions and Planning at Barn Africa Christian University. Founding chair of the AFLEWO Meru chapter (2010, first event 2011). Surname unclear in the source recording.
Patrons
Reverend Tom
Patron
2004 – Present
Anglican priest, currently heading St. Augustine Parish, Madaraka, Diocese of All Saints Cathedral. Early Sing Africa and Daystar worship team member, known for leading unscripted overnight worship sets.
Details Pending
[Name Pending]
Patron
2004 – [Year]
Musician turned pastor, formerly Director of Music at CITAM Valley Road / CITAM Ben. Described in the patrons' interview but full name not confirmed in the transcript.
THE SING AFRICA
LEGACY.
Sing Africa was founded in 1996 at Daystar University as a student prayer and worship movement. By 2003 its alumni had scattered into churches and careers. That year they came back together around one shared conviction: unite the church of Africa through worship and prayer. Out of that conversation, led by Timothy Kaberia, Paul Kiihu, and their fellow Sing Africa alumni, the phrase "Africa Let's Worship" was born.
Daystar University Christian Fellowship Ministries
22+
Years of Worship
ARE YOU AN ALUMNUS?
If you served in the AFLEWO choir, band, or production teams in previous years, we want to reconnect with you as we celebrate our 22nd season. Your story is part of this legacy.