{"id":3581,"date":"2026-09-07T12:08:14","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T12:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedawnrwanda.com\/?p=3581"},"modified":"2026-09-07T12:55:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T12:55:53","slug":"rwandan-gospel-duo-vestine-and-dorcas-withdraw-from-canada-concert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedawnrwanda.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/07\/rwandan-gospel-duo-vestine-and-dorcas-withdraw-from-canada-concert\/entertainment\/","title":{"rendered":"Rwandan gospel duo Vestine and Dorcas withdraw from Canada concert"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"996\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/thedawnrwanda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/436149_9106ab93e30740d2a23e0d7f96cee927mv2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedawnrwanda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/436149_9106ab93e30740d2a23e0d7f96cee927mv2.webp 996w, 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impact these changes may have,\u201d the duo said, thanking their supporters for their continued love and understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The organisers of Vancouver Worship Encounter have not publicly commented on the cancellation or explained what led to the dispute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vestine and Dorcas were scheduled to perform at the event from 11 p.m. on Sept. 12 until 5 a.m. on Sept. 13 at 5588 188 St. in Surrey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The duo last performed in Canada in November 2025, when they concluded their Yebo Concerts tour with a series of performances that included a show in Edmonton, Alberta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vestine and Dorcas are among Rwanda\u2019s best-known gospel acts and have built a following among Rwandans and other East African communities abroad through their worship music and live performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img 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