Fortran Bigirimana, a respected Burundian gospel artist living in France, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first artist from the region to visit Rwanda in 2024. On January 14, 2024, Bigirimana captivated his audience with a worship and praise music-filled show at the New Life Bible Church in the Kicukiro District.

The event garnered immense popularity and appreciation from the crowd, who expressed their love for the veteran worship minister, with a career spanning two decades. Performing songs from his new album "Birakumvira," including hits like 'Araganje', 'Agano Letu', 'Jesus Christ', 'Uri Mwwa', 'Ntsi Nziza', 'Allelua Hozana' (featuring James and Daniella), 'Ndafise Mogwa', and 'Jeriko/ ni JYesu/ "I walk wide," Bigirimana left an indelible impression on the attendees. Prominent figures, including Apostle Dr Paul Gitwaza, Tonzi,Gaby Kamanzi and many others, graced the show, while Christian Irimbere's performance of 'N umbo' captivated the crowd as well. Despite a late kick of , the show was a resounding success, further solidifying Bigirimana's reputation as a talented artist in the worship and praise genre.

Photo by Inyarwanda.