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.

Rwandan duo Vestine and Dorcus will perform in Kigali before we wind up the year. This will be the youngsters’ first major concert, and it is expected to attract a number of their fans in the city.Vestine and Dorcus have made a number of great songs including ‘Ibuye,’ ‘Nahawe ijambo’ and so on.

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.

Artist Bosco Nshuti is one of the most popular worship and praise songs writer in Rwanda including 'Ni muri Jesu' which is being performed by various artists, he has unveiled the artists who will sing together with him in his concert called 'Unconditional Love' which will be held at the end of this month of October.

Bosco Nshuti is preparing a concert called 'Unconditional Love' which will take place on October 30, at the Camp Kigali tent.

The artiste has released the list of artists who will perform with him at the show, including Patient Bizimana, James and Daniella, Alex Dusabe, Alarm Ministries, and Josh Ishimwe who is popular for traditional worship songs.

The artist who last performed his concert in 2018 called 'Ibyo Ntunze Live Concert' held at the Kigali Selena Hotel, recently announced that the concert will be nothing more than singing the love of God, through the musicians he invited.

The show will be held on October 30 at Camp Kigali starting at 16:00, where entry will be 5,000 KRW for regular seats, 10,000 KRW for VIP seats, and 20,000 RW for extra seats.

The dates and location of Aline Gahongayire's concert have been released. The award-winning praise and worship leader and gospel music recording artist invited her Rwandan followers in a post that was published on her Instagram page on Wednesday night, informing them that her concert would take place at the Kigali Selena Hotel on October 30, 2022.

After a few hours, Through her Twitter account, the artist also informed her Burundian fan that she will be paying them a visit soon through an upcoming live concert she will be preparing;  "Bujumbura, Burundi I'll be there shortly!"

Aline Gahongayire is preparing for various concerts to celebrate her 22 years in worship and praise music. That evening he will be praising God for what he has brought to him in his music and in real life.

Aline Gahongayire announced that people should take their seats early because they are limited. She has arranged dates with Bosco Nshuti who also has a concert called Unconditional Love, which will be held at Kigali Conference And Exhibition Village known as Camp Kigali.

After doing this show in Rwanda, she will immediately continue with the one in Burundi in mid-November where she will be supported by Now Creative, one of the renowned event management company in Burundi.

Canada-based gospel artist Willy Makuza Gakunzi has released a new music video featuring the artist Elsa K, and recently won the CEO Award for Outstanding Leadership].

Willy M. Gakunzi is known for his various songs including: "Uri Imana", "Amaraso", "Mu bwiza bwawe", "Nemhonra" ft Ben & Chance, and "Iyo Nyibutse". In addition to being a worshipper, he is also known for his charity work in the organization he founded called Heart of Worship in Action. This organization has already helped the needy people in Rwanda by providing them with capital and teaching them careers.

Willy Gakunzi has just released a new song "Mbayeho" with Elsa K. which came out on August 17, 2022. In it, he sings, “I am a testimony of what the mercy of God and the love of God can do. They can strengthen the weary and transform hearts. I live to witness the mercy of God. How he strengthened my hands and took away my shame. He anointed and entrusted me with his secrets. I live to witness the power of the cross,” reads part of the song.

Gakunzi is a certified Functional Business Architect working with Wolters Kluwer, a global provider of professional information, software solutions, and services for clinicians, accountants, lawyers, and tax, finance, audit, risk, compliance, and regulatory sectors. 

Moreover, Gakunzi founded the Heart of Worship in Action Foundation in Canada, which was later launched in Rwanda focusing on youth empowerment through skills development, networking, and leadership and funding their initiatives, providing support to the less fortunate people in communities that include victims of sexual abuse, orphans and widows and promoting worship.

Bosco Nshuti, one of the most popular gospel singers in Rwanda, launched his wedding project with his girlfriend Vanessa after being featured in church on Sunday 14th August, officially approved by the Church where they serve together in the worship team, to start their wedding project.

Bosco Nshuti's girlfriend, Vanessa Tumushime, has been dating for 3 years. Presented at the ADEPR Mbugangari-Rubavu church on Sunday 14 August 2022. Bosco Nshuti told the media that their wedding will take place no later than this year 2022 without a precise date. He wrote on his wall Instagram that God fulfills what he said, "He knows what is right for us in real-time." 

Bosco Nshuti is an artist who is a skilled composer and vocalist. He started singing at a young age. started his solo career in 2015. He sings solo and sings in Siloam Choir Kumukenke and New Melody Choir (A gospel musical group).
So far, Bosco Nshuti has produced a variety of songs, the first of which was hugely popular, "ICYO MFITE (What I Have)", and others include:"Umutima", "Utuma
nishima", "Ngoswe n'ingabo", "Uranyumva", "Ntacyantandukanya", "Nzamuzura", "Ni wowe", "Dushimire", "Isaha y'Imana" and his recently released "Ni muri Yesu", very appreciated by the public. it has been watched by more than 386000 people in the last 11 months on his YouTube channel, 'Bosco Nshuti'.

Bosco Nshuti's talent was first publicly revealed by Dominic Ashimwe in a show he did at the end of 2016at New Life Bible Church Kicukiro, saying that he is one of the best artists in the world.
On 02/09/2018 , Bosco Nshuti held A great worship and praise concert entitled "IBYO NTUNZE" , featuring some of the most popular artistes including Alexis Dusabe and Dominic Ashimwe, which was held in the Kigali Serena Hotel and attended by thousands of people.

Matthew West, Maverick City Music, Anne Wilson, FOR KING + COUNTRY, Phil Wickham Lead Artist Nominations for 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards

Nominees revealed by Chris Tomlin, Jimmie Allen, Erica Campbell and more in livestream event 

The GMA Dove Awards Nashville event will be held October 18th and will air exclusively on TBN and the TBN app, Friday, October 21st, 2022 at 8:00p.m. ET and 10:00p.m. ET

The Gospel Music Association is pleased to announce nominees for the 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards. Top nominations include songwriter and producer Jeff Pardo with nine (9) nominations, Matthew West and Maverick City Music with seven (7) nominations each, six (6) nominations for Anne Wilson, Ben Glover, FOR KING + COUNTRY, Jeff Sojka, Jonathan Smith and Phil Wickham and five (5) for Brandon Lake, CeCe Winans, Chandler Moore, Chris Brown, Jonathan Jay, and Steven Furtick. Voted on by the GMA Professional Membership, this year’s nominees were chosen from over 2,087 submitted entries.

Nominees were announced in an artist-hosted livestream event featuring Jimmie Allen, Erica Campbell, Evan Craft, Sonya Isaacs, Brandon Lake, Trip Lee, Chris Tomlin, and Tye Tribbett. The announcement premiered live on the GMA Dove Awards YouTube and Facebook pages.

“Congratulations to this year’s impressive list of Dove Awards nominees,” says GMA President, Jackie Patillo. “For the past few years, we’ve chosen a theme for each show that represents our community and why we celebrate. Today we announced this year’s theme, Sound of Heaven. Although our musical styles may be different, our mission is the same. Together we lift one voice – the sound of heaven.”

Voting for the final winners will run August 18th through August 25th. The GMA Dove Awards are happening live and in person in Nashville, TN, October 18th, 2022. A limited number of tickets are still available. Music City Fan Experience tickets are also available – an unforgettable, multi-day Nashville get-a-way that includes tickets to the Dove Awards. This year’s broadcast will air exclusively on TBN and the TBN app, Friday, October 21st, 2022 at 8:00p.m. ET and 10:00p.m. ET, with an encore presentation on October 28th, 2022 at 8:00p.m. ET and 10:00p.m. ET.

Nigerians are yet to get over the captivating wedding of beloved gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo, and her pastor husband. Since the news of her engagement broke up, KFN has kept fans glued with their wedding festivities. The couple held the final leg of their wedding on Saturday, August 13th with celebrities and dignitaries in attendance. As more photos are been uploaded online from the wedding, the wedding cake has caught the attention of many. The eight-step cake had inscriptions of many of her hit songs like excess love, na you dey reign, Chinedu amongst others. The gigantic cake has left many drooling.

The couple had earlier held their traditional wedding on Friday, August 12th. The video, which made rounds from their traditional wedding, showed the couple beaming with joy as they showed off their dancing skills. Mercy Chinwo and Pastor Blessed shut down the city of Port Harcourt for their white wedding. With celebrities like Banky W, Adesua Etomi, Waje, Chigurl, Joe Praize, Pita Sings, Njay, and many others in attendance, there was no doubt that the wedding would be the talk of the town for weeks. Interestingly, Banky W was the best man of the day. The groomsmen, including the groom, were dressed in light brown suits. Mercy Chinwo, as expected, looked eye catchy with her long train wedding dress.

In June, Mercy Chinwo stunned many when she announced her engagement to a Lagos Pastor, Pastor Blessed of Waterbrooks, where singer and actor Banky W also worship. A delighted Mercy Chinwo shared the news online with a photoshoot of their moments together. She also captioned the photos with a heartwarming message.

She wrote: “I am blessed to be blessed with the blessed official. The thoughts of doing the next phase and the rest phase of my life with you makes the blessing more real… I love you, Sweet”. Following the proposal, the couple took their first leg to forever.

Mercy Chinwo and her boo held their marriage introduction on July 18 in Port Harcourt. Videos of the marriage ceremony which surfaced online showed the singer beaming with joy as she took the first leg to forever with her boo.

A few days after taking the first step to forever with a wedding introduction held in Port Harcourt, the couple sealed their union with a court wedding on August 4th. Sharing photos from the beautiful moment, Mercy Chinwo gave thanks to God.