The dynamic gospel singers, Vestine and Dorcas, wowed the crowd during their debut concert on Saturday, October 18, 2025, held in Vancouver, Canada. Known for its high cost of living and a small African community, Vancouver became the stage for this groundbreaking event.
Despite the challenges of hosting a concert in Vancouver, the duo received a stellar welcome from their dedicated fans and gospel music lovers. Their heartfelt performance filled the venue beyond expectations, establishing a memorable milestone in their musical journey.
Vancouver, dubbed Canada’s second-most expensive city, has a small population of Africans. This makes it exceptionally rare for concerts to enjoy full attendance, yet Vestine and Dorcas pulled off this impressive feat.
Irene Murindahabi, the singers' manager, shared his joy: “By God’s grace, we filled the venue completely. The room was packed, and it was truly amazing to witness this turnout.”
He added, “This was a learning journey for us, being our first concert here. Even with busy schedules, you could see people’s enthusiasm and thirst for such events. It was the first time they saw Vestine and Dorcas, and the whole experience was incredible.”
Known for their inspirational songs, Vestine and Dorcas shared the stage in Vancouver with renowned gospel artist Adrien Misigaro. Together, they delivered a powerful and uplifting performance.
Murindahabi expressed his confidence in the future, stating that the enthusiastic reception in Vancouver reflects the promise of an equally vibrant audience in their upcoming performances.
Strategic Tour Expansion
Their tour strategy begins with smaller cities before concluding in African-dense communities like Ottawa and Montreal. Murindahabi noted that three more concerts are on the current schedule, but plans are underway to extend the tour to other Canadian cities.
“Canada is vast; it’s impossible to cover everything at once. We’re actively planning more concerts to explore additional regions. Eventually, we aim to perform internationally, including in the United States,” he revealed.
Highlighting the challenges of drawing audiences in Vancouver, Murindahabi emphasized their success as a groundbreaking achievement in gospel music. “In Vancouver, attracting a large crowd is known to be difficult. Yet, we managed to break that barrier,” he said.
Vestine and Dorcas captivated the audience, performing alongside their fans and supporting gospel artists in a highly engaging session at their Vancouver concert.
Gospel icon Adrien Misigaro joined the duo after enjoying their powerful act, adding even more energy to the evening.
The audience praised Vestine and Dorcas for their authentic music and spiritual messages, which inspired deeper connections with their faith.
For Vestine Ishimwe, this concert was a significant moment. It marked her second performance since her marriage in a heartfelt and personal appearance.
Vestine and Dorcas humbly expressed gratitude to the enthusiastic attendees who honored their debut Canadian concert.
Kamikazi Dorcas delivered a spirited debut in Vancouver, exuding immense joy performing here for the first time.
Fans admired their genuine delivery and praised the meaningful messages in their music, cementing Vestine and Dorcas as rising stars in gospel music.
Murindahabi commended Vancouver’s exceptional reception, expressing confidence that future concerts would receive similar support across Canada and beyond.
The audience in Vancouver filled the venue with excitement, marking this event as the duo’s unforgettable debut in the Canadian gospel music scene.
Listen to "YEBO," the gospel hit dedicated to their Canadian tour.