John Byiringiro Singleton also known as “John B. Singleton” is a gospel artiste who seeks to encourage, inspire, and unify people across the globe through his songs.
The 26-year-old visually impaired musician was born in a small village called Nyundo in Rubavu district. He was in his mother’s arms at seven months old when she got struck by lightning that killed her instantly. The boy, however, got a chance to live although his eyesight was compromised because of the electric charge.
After his mother’s death, Byiringiro was placed in an orphanage. He attended “HVP Gatagara”, a primary and secondary school reserved for visually impaired people. While there he learned to sing and play the keyboard.
Byiringiro says he discovered that God endowed him with a gift of music when he was around three years old.
“I remember myself as a child in the orphanage,” he narrates, “singing for the guests from overseas who used to come to visit. The director of the orphanage would choose me among so many children to go sing, and I'd receive candies, and there is nothing that excited me more than singing for other people, plus I was rewarded with candies in the process.”
At the age of 12 when Byiringiro was about to graduate from school, an American family based in Texas, USA adopted him. That was in 2014.
It is in his newfound home in Texas that Byiringiro honed his skills in singing, strictly gospel music, and pursued his undergraduate degree in education with a major in English.
Byiringiro said he opted to venture into gospel music after realising that he had a personal relationship with Jesus.
“I had come to understand that nobody loves me the way He does, and I wanted to live my life for Him, and use every bit of my whole self for His Glory,” he said.
As an artiste, Byiringiro is willing to explore a variety of genres as long as they align with his values, hence he finds his uniqueness in being an artist who wants to celebrate everything that pleases God.
“I want to sing about some topics. Maybe people who mainly listen to worship music may not expect me to find myself singing. I will not put myself in a box. For example, God created marriage. Not only that, it is a perfect representation of His sacrificial love toward us as His children. We first see this even from the book of Genesis all the way to the book of revelation. So, there is nothing that will deter me from writing and singing songs that celebrate what God thinks is praiseworthy,” he said.
Byiringiro was spotted by Kina Music founder Clement Ishimwe while on a North American tour scouting for talents.
Byiringiro says that before he met the label, he had trouble funding his music and could not be consistent when it came to releasing new music.
“I also could not figure out how to best promote my music,” he continued “however, thanks to Kina Music USA, because I do not have those challenges anymore. I can actually be at peace knowing that I have a support system that is available to encourage me, support me where possible, and just explore what I'm capable of as a musician.”
Kina Music USA recorded Byiringiro’s debut single titled “Uzanyibutse" written, recorded and produced by Clement Ishimwe and directed by Cedric.
Through his music, Byiringiro seeks to deliver a message of hope since he believes that without hope, it's difficult to stay motivated, and that “we have to stay motivated so that we can continue to be what God has designed us to be, as well as living with the purpose that God had in mind when He created us in His perfect image.”
“When you feel hopeless,” he continued, “revisit what gives you hope.”
Byiringiro also urges persons with disabilities to believe in themselves by saying, “you're not defined by your limitations in life, and your purpose is to enjoy God and to glorify Him. So, live it and never compare yourself with anyone. You're beautiful and valuable the way God made you, and you can overcome anything that's in front of you because your maker who loves you tremendously is powerful.”
The musician goes on to advise people to actively look for ways to help others.
“Being a blessing to someone else provides so much joy. Rather than complaining about your problems, become an answer to someone else, and I have no doubt that this is absolutely possible. Where there is a will, there is always a way,” he said.
Byiringiro seeks to encourage, inspire, and unify people across the globe through his music and believes the future of his music career is bright.
Kigali-based Holy Entrance Ministries which consists of young people aged 18 to 35 continues its mission of spreading the gospel of Jesus by supporting people spiritually and socially.
Founded in 2013 by three worshipers: Freddy Rugwiza who resides in Kenya, David Mugisha who lives in Australia and Peter Mpawikamba who is also a member of the Healing Worship Team, the ministry is currently composed of 78 worshipers.
According to its president, Jimmy Rubibi, Holy Entrance Ministries has a branch in Kayonza, Eastern Province, and Nairobi, Kenya and seeks to expand outside Africa as they continue to circulate the gospel of Christ where it hasn't reached.
"We want people to know that there is another life after this one we are living. What a person needs is the good Gospel of Christ to grow their faith, receive salvation, and be delivered so that they can secure eternal life," he said.
To supplement their mission, Holy Entrance Ministries carries out charity activities, including paying health insurance (Mutuelle de Sante) and school fees for the vulnerable and providing them with foodstuff – something Rubibi says helps them to better apprehend the gospel of Jesus.
According to Rubibi, since the time the ministries started, its current and former members have grown in terms of knowing Jesus and understanding His gospel.
"Some of them are now pursuing theology while others have turned into evangelists and better worshipers," he said, adding that the ministries have a Bible study program that encourages members to stay aligned with their mission.
Holy Entrance Ministries has also hosted different concerts across the country and has released two albums, each composed of eight songs. They are currently working on their third album.
Their latest song, "Ndagushimira" sheds light on how they are grateful to Jesus for saving them from eternal death and granting them eternal life through His death and resurrection.
They sing only the Gospel of Jesus, the work He has done for humans, lifting His glory.
According to Rubibi, this year, Holy Entrance Ministries seeks to strengthen its social engagement and charity activities by supporting more vulnerable people in different sectors across the country.
He asserted that the ministries recognize this as a strong part that many people do not think about but a very significant one when teaching the Gospel of Jesus.
Some of Holy Entrance Ministries' popular songs include “Ndakomeye” and “Uzanyibutse.”
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"Ubu Ndashima (Now I thank God)", is a new song from the upcoming 7th album of Aline Gahongayire to be released later this year 2023.
Aime Uwimana, mostly called Bishop Aime, has released a live recorded song from his 2022 performance in the Christocentric Event by Pastor Gaby, recorded at Prayer House.
This new song, "Yahweh," was created in the moment that Jean de Dieu [Jado Kelly], who is well-known for the song "Tuza" worshiped with the Holy Spirit and tasted the "presence of God," singing and reflecting on the might of God and the work of God's hands.
Gaby Kamanzi's willingness to work with Jado Kelly on a song has earned him a lot of gratitude. They carried it out when Gaby was on an evangelistic journey in Europe last year. He described her as a true worshipper. He expressed his sincere gratitude to Gaby Kamanzi, saying that she is an example of a worshiper who is obedient to God and modest in her service.
Jado Kelly is a Rwandan Christian who lives in France and attends Zion Temple Brussels. He is not a newbie in the gospel music industry, but his name is new in the media because he rarely works with it.
In addition to being a solo artist, he is a Worshiper Leader in the church where he now prays in Europe and where he prayed while in Rwanda, Zion Temple.
Since joining the music industry renowned gospel duo, Papi Clever Tuyizere and his wife Dorcas Ingabire have finally announced their debut concert.
The couple is set to host their first concert, dubbed “Yavuze Yego” translated as 'He said Yes' on January 14, at Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village (KCEV) commonly known as Camp Kigali.
“We’ve been waiting for this concert. People requested it and God has finally said yes to our first concert. Music fans should expect nothing short of great performances, because everything is set for the show, and all performers are ready to entertain revelers on that day,” said the couple through Papi’s official Instagram account.
The duo has won the hearts of many with their excellent stagecraft and soothing voices with various songs such as ‘Hari icyo nkwaka’, ‘Impamvu z’Ibifatika’, ‘Ndusheho kukwegera Mukiza’ and ‘Mana nk’uko wafashaga’ among others.,
The couple has been married since 2019, with two children.
The show will also feature performances by some gospel singers such as Chance and Ben, Prosper Nkomezi, Josh Ishimwe, Gilbert Hirwa, and Jonathan Nish.
The concert doors open at 3 pm, and tickets are at Rwf 10,000 (premium), Rwf30, 000 (VIP), and Rwf50, 000 (VVIP).
Pamella, who was one of the leaders of praise and worship songs in the Healing Worship Team, has left us. In a message posted on Healing Group's social media, they expressed their deep sorrow over the death of Byishimo Pamella and said, "Our hearts are saddened by the loss of one of our singers, Byishimo Pamella, our hearts are filled with anger upon hearing this tragic story.
They just announced that the time they spent with her will make him stay with them forever, saying:
"After the tears, we are happy for the time we spent with our beloved, who left us, it will put him in our hearts and minds forever and he will continue in our lives through us, let us be strong." They also take this opportunity to express their condolences to his family and say: "And we take this opportunity to express our condolences to your family, may the soul of our singer Byishimo Pamella rest in peace." probably a young girl, they said:
"Pamella, God bless you. she was young. she was one of the best worshippers. Her death broke the hearts of many, including those she met while serving God in the healing worship team"
The song "You won't let go" by Israel Mbonyi was released on Tuesday 10th and has already reached all the online digital platforms including Youtube. Israel Mbonyi is an artist who has taken an important place in the Gospel music of Rwanda and on the international stage.
releasing a melody in English could be a great thing for his career because he has not performed on international stages since his recent trip to Israel and the song can give birth to the momentum for future concerts at the international level.
After his very successful Christmas concert in BK Arena (Full House) and the ones in Bujumbura, Mbonyi is now in Australia for a series of concerts he will be doing all the month of January up to mid-February 2023.
Israel Mbonyi is in Australia for the "Rise and Sparkle Australia Visit 2023 Live Concert" facilitated by Rise and Sparkle World Service founded by Bishop Justin Alain, in collaboration with Stick Worldwide Occasions. The primary appearance is this Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the Sheldon Occasion Center.
Ben & Chance's hit song "Jesus Works" hits the road with "YESU ARAKORA" Live Concert" featuring Papi Clever & Dorcas, Aime Frank and Savant Ngira. It's a show that will be on Sunday
date 11/12/2022 at CLA (Christian Life Assembly) Nyarutarama from 5PM. The entrance will be 5K, 10K and 20K.
Ben and Chance say they are more than ready to worship and praise God in this show, and you can tell from the start that they are a solid group. It is the first event they do following Ben's [Serugo Benjamin's] ordination as a pastor at Foursquare Gospel Church.
Ben and Chance are a husband and wife team who create worship and praise music in Rwanda (Gospel couples). This couple is among pioneers of gospel artists couples; it is well-known and has many fans in Rwanda and beyond.
The night of Friday, November 25, is one that gospel music lovers in Kigali will remember, thanks to a thrilling experience of praise and worship they had at the Hillsong London concert. The contemporary gospel music band was singing in Rwanda for the second time, having held their first concert in the country in 2019. Just like previously, the show took place at the Kigali Arena, attracting thousands of people who were treated to performances by local and international musicians.
Veteran gospel musician Aime Uwimana and South African singer Benjamin Dube did a great job with curtain-raising acts before Hillsong London hit the stage by around 9:30 pm.
The UK-based band sang the fast-paced 'This is real love and 'This is living now,' two songs that were sure to stir the crowds and set their performance off to a brilliant start. As usual, many fans who turned up for the show were well-versed in Hillsong's tracks, a factor that made the concert quite enjoyable, as the fans were on their feet singing along with the musicians for most of the time.
Famous songs like "Mighty to save," "From the inside out," and "Broken vessels" were some of those that had the crowds lift up their hands, raise their voices, and participate in the beautiful experience of gospel music.
Hillsong London was on stage all the way to almost 11:30, not only singing but also sparing time for brief preaching aimed at inviting those that had not yet made a decision to believe in Jesus to do so.
The concert is one of the gospel music events lined up as the year winds up. More shows will follow in the coming days, including Travis Greene's on December 8, at Camp Kigali, and Israel Mbonyi's at the BK Arena on Christmas.
As the festive season takes shape, people are set to be treated to some exciting events, including gospel music concerts.
Event organizers have lined up a number of gospel concerts in the city, some of which will be headlined by famous foreign musicians.
Let look at the top four gospel concerts that people should look out for as the year winds up:
Hillsong London at BK Arena
In what is anticipated to be quite iconic concert, Hillsong London will be performing in Kigali on November 25. Having held their first concert in the country barely three years ago, it comes as a surprise that the popular band has chosen to return to Rwanda in such a short time.
Hillsong’s live concerts are always guaranteed to stand out in terms of great sound, beautiful stage lighting, and visual effects displayed on screens, going along with the stunning lyrics contained in their songs. Just like in 2019, this year’s show will take place at the BK Arena, a venue that can host up to 10,000 people.
Travis Greene at Camp Kigali
Local events organizing firm RG Consult recently announced that Travis Greene, a famous American gospel musician will be performing in Kigali on December 8. The 38-year-old worship leader will headline the ‘Kigali Praise Fest’ which will take place at Camp Kigali. Greene is considered one of the best gospel musicians in the world currently.
The news of his coming to Rwanda has already excited many people who are looking forward to hearing him sing his popular songs like 'Made a Way,' 'Intentional,' and 'Nara e Kele.’ His coming to Rwanda follows in the footsteps of other great gospel musicians who have performed in the country including Don Moen, Hillsong London, and Nigeria's Sinache.
The Kigali Praise Fest is also expected to feature performances by a number of local gospel musicians and groups.
Israel Mbonyi at BK Arena
Many people will be looking forward to this one, as Mbonyi’s music has become quite attractive to many people, both Christian and non-Christian. The local artiste is set to hold a concert at the BK Arena on Christmas.
It has been quite a year for him as he held successful music tours outside of Rwanda – particularly in Israel and Canada.As such, the BK Arena show will be an icing on the cake for his local fans, and a time for them to enjoy some of his new songs like Icyambu and Yaratwimanye.
Vestine and Dorcas at Camp Kigali
The fast-rising gospel duo of Vestine and Dorcas will also hold a concert to launch their songs on December 24, at Camp Kigali.
Patient Bizimana, a well-known worship and praise singer in Rwanda, has joined his family in America. His wife and close family friends welcomed him with open arms.
Patient Bizimana posted pictures and videos on Instagram this week on Wednesday, October 30, 2022. displaying him in the nation of the United States of America, where he will reside with his family. The worshiper was welcomed by his wife Gentille Bizimana [Saint Karamira Gentille] and family members upon his arrival at the city of Nashville in the State of Tennessee. He was also given flowers as a sign of welcome and love.
Patient Bizimana and his wife Gentille Bizimana, who can be seen in images and videos, are overjoyed with their new encounter after their first encounter occurred in Europe just before the birth of their first child.
The musician, who rose to fame with the song "Ubwo Buntu," recently welcomed their first child together. According to a recent statement made by Patient Bizimana to inyaRwanda.com, their son was born on September 23, 2022, in the United States.
On December 19, 2021, the pair exchanged vows after Pastor Lydia Masasu, the wife of eminent Apostle Joshua Masasu, proposed to the couple. Celebrities like James & Daniella, Boubou, Prosper Nkomezi, Alex Muyoboke, Israel Mbonyi, and others attended the wedding.
Patient first time to see his first born boy
Bosco Nshuti's performance of "Unconditional love," in which he interacted with other performers and showed his partner getting ready for marriage, moved the crowd to tears. The 'Unconditional Love Live Worship Concert' by the worshipper and evangelist Bosco Nshuti, which took place at Camp Kigali in the heart of the city, particularly touched the hearts of the attendees and depicted the couples getting ready for the wedding.
Pastor Desire Habyarimana, Alex Dusabe, Danny Mutabazi, Abaramii James and Daniella, Prosper Nkomezi, Alarm Ministries, musician Mani Martin, movie star known as Bamenya, and more servants of God attended this concert.
Alarm Ministries arrived at the concert at 16:30, and they also kicked off the performance. They performed a variety of songs they loved, such as "His Word Creates," "Okay," "Messiah," and others.
Josh Ishime, who performs traditional hymns of worship and adoration to God, together with the men who assisted him in Rwandan dance, followed them. Let me go to God the Father, God is beckoning us, Eternal Light, My Jesus, and other songs were among those he sang.
Bosco Nshuti, the singer, arrived at the event at 18:20 and began with a prayer before thanking his parents and brothers for coming to support him. He performed his numerous songs to the audience's cheers, and they even assisted him in singing.
Bosco sang songs like "It's in Jesus," "He Paid the Debt," "He Passed Through the Heart," and others. Even at that moment, he contacted his fiancée and announced to the audience that she was the one they intended to marry. After Bosco's impressive performance, they gave Pastor Desire Habyarimana some time to share the good news. He reminded the audience that they are not religious but rather children of God and concluded with a prayer of thanksgiving.
Alex Dusabe kept on sing his melodies counting 'Kuki turira', and 'Njyana i Gorogota' and individuals appeared him love. they offer assistance him in singing them. At 20:30, the artists James and Daniella arrived at the concert and were appeared a part of delighted. They sang their tunes counting 'This is where I am',' he added cut the coat', 'Promise', 'I'll get you there' and others. Later, craftsman Bosco Nshuti found James and Daniella at the concert together on the tunes 'Nzamuzura' and 'Iyo nteze'. In closing, Bosco said thanks to again the members of the appear 'Unconditional love', inquiring them to come back to back him the following time. Bosco Nshuti touched the hearts of the gathering of people at the appear 'Unconditional love'
Fabrice Nzeyimana and his life partner Maya Nzeyimana have released a new song titled (Ndi Umwana w'Imana) 'I am a child of God,' in which they affirm that they have peace given to them by God as a result of the salvation they received from him.
Fabrice and his life partner Maya Nzeyimana's new song, which is 4:36 minutes long, was released on the morning of September 29, 2022, adding to another one called 'Mukungu' that they released 10 months ago.
In this song, they say, "You put a new song in my heart, I will sing to you while I'm alive." I will repeat this melody before I die when I come before you."
Fabrice and Maya claim that their song is inspired by the fifth chapter of the Book of Romans. They go on to say that God has given them peace. They stated that "I am a child of God" is a song based on the words of Romans 5. We have peace with God because we have been saved and called God's children.
Fabrice and Maya are both Burundians. They are among the most well-known musicians in Rwanda and Burundi. They are well-known for songs such as 'The Creator of the World' and others. The two pray at the CLA Christian Life Assembly in Nyarutarama, Kigali.
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