Award-winning Guyanese gospel artist Samuel Medas is bringing the heat to Georgetown this weekend with One Mega Weekend, a spectacular two-night gospel celebration at the Guyana National Stadium that’s generated buzz across the Caribbean.
The January 23-24 event marks a pivotal moment in the Uitvlugt native’s remarkable career: the launch of his seventh studio album, “One Thing,” and a homecoming celebration for an artist who has spent the past year conquering international stages and social media platforms with equal fervor.
Night one, dubbed “Vintage Gospel,” kicks off tonight, January 23 at 7PM with an old-school gospel extravaganza featuring none other than Caribbean gospel legend Carlene Davis. For Medas, this seated concert is deeply personal, a tribute to the foundation that shaped him.
“This night is to pay tribute to the music of the era that laid the foundation for where I am today,” Medas explained. “The music we grew up listening to, that rooted and grounded me in my faith.”
Joining Davis on stage will be a stellar lineup including Rondell Positive, Saiku, John Mark Wiggan, Faith Corrica, the Wist Dance Company, and a host of Guyana’s finest gospel voices. It’s a rare opportunity to experience the timeless sounds that have inspired generations of believers.
The weekend culminates Saturday, January 24 with “One Thing Experience”, the official album launch that promises to be an unforgettable night of worship and celebration. Medas will be joined by Caribbean gospel heavyweights and local favourites for what he’s calling a defining moment in his musical journey.
The Meaning Behind “One Thing”
In a world spinning with distractions, uncertainties, and endless noise, Medas says his new album carries a simple but profound message.
“The name ‘One Thing’ is a reminder that amidst all the chaos of the world, we have to be reminded of that one thing that is so important—our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,” he shared.
It’s a message that resonates particularly now, and one that the 37-year-old singer-songwriter has earned the right to deliver. After years of steady work, Medas’s star has exploded over the past year. His social media following has skyrocketed, as his music went viral on TikTok and Instagram. In October 2024, he was named Caribbean Artiste of the Year at Jamaica’s Sterling Gospel Music Awards. He’s the first Guyanese to win a Marlin Award and has been endorsed by Ghanaian superstar Stonebwoy on French television.
But despite touring Europe, Africa, the USA, and across the Caribbean, Medas hasn’t forgotten home. This weekend is for Guyana.
Medas’s journey hasn’t been conventional. The self-taught pianist who discovered his voice at a Sunday school rally has become a trailblazer, winning Guyana’s Soca Monarch competition in 2021 as the first gospel artist to claim the title, using government cultural grants to build his recording studio, and now leveraging digital platforms to take Guyanese gospel music to the world.
One Mega Weekend is the culmination of that journey so far, and the beginning of a new chapter with “One Thing.”
Whether you grew up on the hymns and gospel classics that will fill the stadium tonight, or you’re ready to experience the fresh sounds Medas and his collaborators are bringing Saturday, this is the gospel music event Guyana has been waiting for.
The doors open at 7PM both nights. The question isn’t whether you can afford to go, it’s whether you can afford to miss it.
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