His new album, Child of God – Enfant de Dieu, released on November 7, 2024, includes the title track Child of God. This song, deeply personal and faith-driven, originated from an accident that left Gloire reflecting on his identity as a child of God.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Gloire shared, “It is a long story that started with a vacation at the end of June 2024. On the second day, I went to Walmart, bought some fruits and a little knife to carry in my bag.

We had fun all day, but at the end of the day, my daughter asked for something to eat before we returned to the hostel. I reached into my bag for an orange and started cutting it. Somehow, I turned my head, and I cut through my finger—this little finger here. I bled a lot.”

The Accident and Its Aftermath
The injury, which seemed minor at first, quickly escalated. Gloire was rushed to emergency care, transferred to a clinic, and eventually sent to a specialist who performed surgery to repair the severed nerves. Despite the operation, Gloire explained, “Even today, I can’t feel very well the end of my finger.”

As a bass guitarist, this injury posed a significant challenge. Unable to play his primary instrument during recovery, Gloire turned to the piano. “The doctor told me I could start using my finger again after three weeks, but I didn’t want to spend a whole month without playing an instrument. So, I started playing the piano,” he shared.

Though he described his piano skills as intermediate or beginner-level, he used this time to connect with God. “When I go to the piano, it’s to help me pray. When I’m playing the notes, I’m praying at the same time,” he explained.

The Birth of “Child of God”
During one of these prayer sessions, Gloire found solace in scripture, particularly John 1:12: “Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” He recalled, “Somehow within my soul, I felt a voice saying, ‘See, even though you had an accident, you are loved by God.’”

The experience reminded him of Job’s unwavering faith amidst suffering. “It’s like Job, when the devil wanted him to deny God, but Job continued to trust in Him. In real life, we have struggles and difficulties, but they don’t remove our identity. My identity is as a child of God.”

Reflecting on his emotions, Gloire shared, “I was playing piano, praying, and reading the book of John when the melody started forming in my heart. It wasn’t well-structured at first, but I began translating what I felt into music.”

This moment of divine inspiration led to the creation of Child of God, a song that declares believers’ identity in Christ, no matter the trials they face.

Gloire ATS: A Life of Faith and Music

Gloire’s musical journey began in his hometown of Musanze, Rwanda, where he sang in Sunday school and later joined the Intumwa Choir. While studying Electrical Engineering in Beijing, China, he recorded his first single in 2008, marking the start of his recording career.

Now living in Quebec, Canada, Gloire balances his roles as an electrical engineer, husband, and father of three with his passion for gospel music. His first two albums, recorded in Kinyarwanda, featured songs like Ntakiri mu Mva, Data Arakora, and Icyubahiro n’Ikuzo.
With his third album, Child of God – Enfant de Dieu, Gloire expands his reach to a global audience, blending African roots with international influences like Afrobeat, reggae, and slow rock.

The Album: Child of God – Enfant de Dieu
The album features 10 tracks divided into two sections:
• English Songs:
1. Love Letter
2. Child of God
3. Free
• French Songs:
1. Lettre d’amour
2. Roi Jésus
3. Enfant de Dieu
4. En toi seul
5. Libéré
6. Vainqueur
7. Un feu nouveau
“The album is a journey of faith, expressing gratitude, worship, and reverence for God,” Gloire explained. Songs like Love Letter and Free reflect on God’s grace and liberation, while Child of God and Enfant de Dieu reaffirm believers’ identity in Christ.

Concerts and Future Plans
To promote the album, Gloire held concerts on October 19 and November 9, 2024, with a third concert planned for December. An official album launch concert is scheduled for early 2025 in Quebec City.

A Testament to Faith
Beyond his vocal talents, Gloire is skilled in bass guitar, acoustic guitar, and piano. His music is known for its heartfelt lyrics and uplifting melodies, deeply rooted in his faith and life experiences.

Through Child of God – Enfant de Dieu, Gloire invites listeners to embrace their identity in Christ, find strength in His love, and remain steadfast through life’s trials. As he shared, “No matter what happens, we are loved by God. That is my identity, and it’s for everyone who believes in Him.”

Gloire ATS’s journey, from a kitchen accident to a song that inspires, reminds us of the transformative power of faith and the unshakeable truth that we are children of God.
Listen to the song Child of God