Gabie Ntaate Defends Her Faith at Gospel VIGA Awards

Ugandan gospel artist Gabie Ntaate used the platform of the 2026 Gospel VIGA Awards to push back against ongoing scrutiny of her faith, declaring she is tired of being questioned and sidelined over her Seventh-day Adventist identity.

Speaking at the awards, the 1992-born singer addressed what she described as a deeply personal and painful issue. Some Born Again Christians have repeatedly doubted whether she is “truly born again” because she observes the Sabbath and remains rooted in the Adventist tradition in which she was raised.

“One of the things that were, the scrutiny that was coming, she’s not born again. And I know some of you still ask yourselves, is she born again? Is she born again?” Ntaate said.

She stood firmly by her convictions. “I am Seventh-day Adventist for the reason that I keep the Sabbath of the Bible. It was never changed.” Ntaate also affirmed that baptism is a personal choice made after believing in Jesus Christ.

The award-winning artist, known for blending gospel with Afrobeat and hits such as “Cheza For Yesu,” “Brag About God,” and “Binene,” emphasized that her music is centered on glorifying Christ. “The songs I do glorify Christ. What’s wrong with that?” she asked, insisting that no one has the right to judge who is worthy to sing gospel music or who is “perfect” enough to minister.

Ntaate stressed that she does not condemn Christians who worship on Sunday. She offered unity, saying she is willing to stand with any believers who confess Jesus Christ as Lord. At the same time, she made clear she has had enough of the exclusion and the constant need to defend her faith.

“Enough is enough,” the moment has been widely described as she called for the scrutiny to end.

Ntaate’s remarks have spotlighted longstanding tensions within Uganda’s gospel music scene, where denominational differences sometimes create barriers even among artists who share a common focus on Jesus. Reactions have been mixed—some praising her courage and authenticity, others continuing to debate the boundaries of inclusion in Christian music spaces.

A former television presenter who left media to focus fully on music ministry, Ntaate has built a career marked by both commercial success and a consistent message of faith. She has previously spoken about unity among gospel artists and the challenges of navigating the industry while staying true to her beliefs.

Her stand at the VIGA Awards reinforces a simple but powerful point: music that honors Jesus should not be filtered through denominational litmus tests. For Ntaate, the focus remains on the Christ she serves—and she has made it clear she will no longer spend energy proving her worthiness to those determined to question it.