Jonathan C. Gambela is a French-Congolese gospel singer and pastor born in Montfermeil, in Seine-Saint-Denis. He launched his solo career in 2020 with “Esprit de Dieu” and “Onction,” released “Mon cœur fléchit” in 2021 and “Un jour nouveau” in 2024, and performed at the Zénith de Paris on May 2, 2025. He is lead pastor of Église Nouveau Souffle.
Jonathan C. Gambela was born in Montfermeil to Congolese parents and began in music with the group Mekaddishkem, alongside the rapper Esdras. In 2020 he went solo with the singles “Esprit de Dieu” and then “Onction.” His first album, “Mon cœur fléchit,” came out on March 12, 2021, with ten tracks. It was followed by the live album “Je t'adore” in 2023, then “Un jour nouveau,” fifteen tracks, in January 2024, including “Ami fidèle” and “Sabaoth.”
The live release “A.D.D (Aimé de Dieu)” came out in January 2025. On May 2, 2025, he played the Zénith de Paris for the “Un Jour Nouveau Tour,” whose live recording came out in October 2025 with twenty-three tracks. In 2026 he released “Point de non-retour,” a seventeen-track album. His records come out on Power Empire, and he is also lead pastor of Église Nouveau Souffle in the Paris region. In July 2024 he released “Ami Éternel” with Fiston Mbuyi.
- Origin
- Montfermeil (Seine-Saint-Denis, France), to Congolese parents
- Style
- French-language gospel and worship with African colors
- Active since
- 2020 as a solo artist, with the single “Esprit de Dieu”
- Good to know
- lead pastor of Église Nouveau Souffle, concert at the Zénith de Paris on May 2, 2025
How did Jonathan C. Gambela get started?
Born in Montfermeil to parents of Congolese origin, Jonathan C. Gambela began making music in the group Mekaddishkem, alongside the rapper Esdras. After those group beginnings he chose the solo path in 2020: the single “Esprit de Dieu” came out in February, “Onction” in August.
Both songs then joined his first album, “Mon cœur fléchit,” released in March 2021, which also includes “Plus de toi” and “Jehovah Tsidkenu.” An acoustic live release followed in 2021, then “Je t'adore,” recorded in front of an audience, in 2023.
What makes Jonathan C. Gambela distinctive?
Jonathan C. Gambela combines the stage and the pastorate: he is lead pastor of Église Nouveau Souffle in the Paris region, whose website publishes his teachings. His music blends French-language gospel with African colors, as on “Ami Éternel,” recorded with the Congolese singer Fiston Mbuyi, which Music in Africa describes as a mix of afrobeats, Congolese rumba and gospel.
Where should you start with Jonathan C. Gambela?
Start with “Esprit de Dieu” and “Onction,” his first two singles from 2020. Then listen to “Mon cœur fléchit” (2021) and the album “Un jour nouveau” (2024). For the stage, “Un Jour Nouveau Tour,” recorded at the Zénith de Paris in 2025, brings together twenty-three tracks. His latest studio album, “Point de non-retour,” dates from 2026.
songs
Onction
A single released in August 2020, with an official video on his YouTube channel: one of the songs that launched his solo career.
Esprit de Dieu
His first solo single, released in February 2020, later included on the album “Mon cœur fléchit.”
Mon cœur fléchit
The title song of his 2021 first album, here as the lyrics video from his channel.
Ami Éternel
A collaboration with Fiston Mbuyi released in July 2024, with an official video on Mbuyi's channel.
Discography
- 2026Point de non-retour
- 2025Un Jour Nouveau Tour (Live au Zénith de Paris)· Live
- 2025A.D.D (Aimé de Dieu)· Live, single
- 2024Un jour nouveau
- 2023Je t'adore· Live
- 2021Mon cœur fléchit
- 2020Onction· Single
- 2020Esprit de Dieu· Single
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Jonathan C. Gambela?
Jonathan C. Gambela is a French-Congolese gospel singer and pastor born in Montfermeil. A solo artist since 2020, he has released “Mon cœur fléchit” (2021), “Un jour nouveau” (2024) and “Point de non-retour” (2026).
What is Jonathan C. Gambela's best-known song?
“Esprit de Dieu” and “Onction,” his first two singles from 2020, are the songs that launched his solo career. Both appear on the album “Mon cœur fléchit.”
Is Jonathan C. Gambela a pastor?
Yes. He is lead pastor of Église Nouveau Souffle in the Paris region, alongside his work as a singer and songwriter.
What is Jonathan C. Gambela's latest album?
His latest studio album is “Point de non-retour,” released in February 2026 with seventeen tracks. In October 2025 he also released the live recording of his concert at the Zénith de Paris.
Has Jonathan C. Gambela performed at the Zénith de Paris?
Yes, on May 2, 2025, for the “Un Jour Nouveau Tour.” The live recording of that concert came out in October 2025.
Where can you listen to Jonathan C. Gambela?
His videos and live recordings are on his official YouTube channel. His albums and singles are also available on streaming platforms, including Apple Music.