Worship and Praise Music Artist, Israel Mbonyi remembers all those who have a talent for singing regardless at their age. He set up a very simple way that will help them to illuminate their talents and enable them to enter into their calling to serve God through worship.
“It’s so sad that an artist who has been entertaining people at concerts has to struggle because of this pandemic. We are all aware that there is far less investment in Gospel than secular musicians,” said Mike Karangwa, the project coordinator of Rwanda Gospel Stars Live.
“It’s not a competition, but a platform to support our artistes doing gospel music so it can change their lives. For us, this is a life-changing platform with music shows that can finally link gospel musicians and their supporters to keep them connected through entertainment” said Samuel Nyandwi, the Managing Director of Matts Rwanda services, the company organizing the event.
Nyandwi added that the concept is there to stay, with a target to expand it from a national level to a regional level and even make it continental.
Organizers of the event are currently doing awareness about the event among different gospel musicians before they announce the top ten that will take part in the first edition of the event that kicks off in the first week of June.
The 10 artists will be selected based on the experience they have in music, how active they have been, have at least two albums or at least a music video that has no less than one million views on YouTube.
They will be selected by a team of journalists, gospel musicians’ associations and music pioneers closely following the gospel music industry.
They are joined by the five most performing up-and-coming artists who will also be selected to do curtain-raising performances during the live shows which start by the beginning of July.
The shows will be broadcast live on KC2, an entertainment TV channel courtesy of Rwanda Broadcasting Agency, whereby a lineup of two top gospel artists and one upcoming artist will be performing every Saturday.
During the whole campaign, participating artists will be given numbers to which supporters can use to send their support through what is dubbed ‘vote and support’ system.
With the system, Karangwa said they are looking forward to raising funds to support artists.
People will be able to support their favorite artists with the ‘vote and support’ process by dialing *544# and follow prompts and every artist will be getting a report about the support from the ‘vote and support’ system on their emails on a regular basis.
“Like secular artistes, gospel artists also want to see their music make an impact on their lives, spiritually and financially. That’s why they need our support. The music they do cost them money and their lives rely on none but what they get from music,” said Assoumpta Muganwa, the Vice President of Rwanda Gospel Music Union.
Supporters will be able to support their favorite artists with any amount not less than Rwf200.
After the month-long performances, artists will undergo a one-week boot camp to get training sessions on music entrepreneurship and music business. With the training package, artists will pitch and present project proposals that can make an impact on the development of Rwanda’s gospel music industry.
The top three projects will get funding during the finals slated for August 29.
Source/The Newtimes
Gospel Singer Uwitonze Clementine a.k.a Tonzi has released a new song called 'ABBA' in Swahili and English in preparation for the upcoming french one. The song ‘ABBA’ has no local language, such as Kinyarwanda inside. This song comes to complete the list of the already released songs where foreign or regional languages such as SWAHILI and ENGLISH were predominant, these include but not limited to titles such as; "WASTAHILI", "I AM A VICTOR" among others.
In her message in the song ABBA, which usually means "God the Father", Tonzi expresses how God is good and His will for His people is for their best. That God's time in people's lives is the best for all situations.
Let remind you that Tonzi is one of the Rwandan best Gospel artists with more than 20 years in the ministry. Very supportive woman of God to her fellow artists and most upcoming artists. The song ABBA was produced by a promising producer and artist, BABOU MELO, in her new studio called "MOK VYBS".
WATCH OUT FOR TONZI'S LATEST RELEASE, ABBA.
Singer Mbabazi Madine, a worship leader from Asaph Music International in Zion Temple Kibagabaga Parish, has just started solo singing and career where she has just put out her first and debut song called MBIVUZE NKOMEJE (I speak it boldly) featuring with Richard, a must watch rising talent.
Mbabazi Madine, a resident of Kigali City in Kibagabaga, is an amazing gifted girl with a background as a worship leader in Asaph Choir. Raised and educated in a Christian family (with a mother as an Intercessor), Madine has come to complete the list of uprising girls and women in the local gospel music industry with a new touch of worship anointing.
“My debut song is called MBIVUZE NKOMEJE (I speak it boldly). I wrote it based on the lifestyle I was living in before I knew God very well, and the change after knowing Him. How
life has changed and the opportunities I have experienced by serving God. The song was written by myself and the core message is 'WORSHIP GOD FOR HIS SALVATION ". Madine said in a live interview.
The artist confessed the names of her role models locally (Gaby Kamanzi) and internationally (Tasha Cobbs). When asked about her next move, she explained in her own word :
"Working on new songs for my first album and do my best by the grace of God to never leave my calling and gospel music".
BE LIFTED BY MADINE DEBUT SONG, MBIVUZE MBISHAKA HERE.
Rwanda-based Christian entertainment and news website, RwandaGospel releases every week a special edition of the Top 07 official Rwandan gospel music Chart. Nitashinda (I will Win/Overcome) by Sarah Uwera hits AGAIN the number one spot on this edition. The song has come on first place in the two consecutive weeks.
Please see the full chart below:
1.NITASHINDA (I WILL OVERCOME) by SARAH UWERA
2.MBIVUZE NKOMEJE (I SAY IT BODLY) by MADINE ft RICHARD
3.SINICUZA (I DON'T REGRET) by MOISE ft GABY KAMANZI
4.UMUSARABA (THE CROSS) by PRECIOUS GISELE
5. UMWUKA WERA (Holy Spirit) by SERGE IYAMUREMYE (Entrance)
6.INZIRA ZAWE (YOUR WAYS) by KEILLA
7.NGWIZA IMBARAGA (FILL ME WITH YOUR POWER) by DOMINIC ASHIMWE
Rwanda-based Christian Entertainment and news website, RwandaGospel, releases every week a special edition of the Top 07 official Rwandan gospel music Chart. Nitashinda (I will Win/Overcome) by Sarah Uwera hits the number one spot on this edition.
Please see the full chart below:
1.NITASHINDA (I WILL OVERCOME) by SARAH UWERA
2. INZIRA ZAWE (YOUR WAYS) by KEILLA
3. NGWIZA IMBARAGA (FILL ME WITH YOUR POWER) by DOMINIC ASHIMWE
4.NDABIZI (I KNOW) BY SENGA N. ft ADRIEN MISIGARO
5. UMUSARABA (THE CROSS) by PRECIOUS GISELE
6. MBIVUZE NKOMEJE (I SAY IT BODLY) by MADINE ft RICHARD
7. SINICUZA (I DON'T REGRET) by MOISE ft GABY KAMANZI
Worshiper Gisele Precious most known in the Song, Imbaraga z'Amasengesho ( 'The Power of Prayer') and many more various songs, has come a long way in preparing her second Album, where she has dropped her second single in less than 3 months after the first song of the album was released.
In a live interview, Gisele Precious told us that the song "UMUSARABA" (The 'cross') was written during the 'COVID Stay at Home' period after reading God's Word about
The Cross based on the scripture of 1 Corinthians 1:18.
“I wrote a song on the cross during the lockdown period after reading The Bible. The message in the song comes to remind people of the power of the cross of Jesus and its value to those who believe in Jesus.", She said.
Precious also added that fans should expect more new songs in the future because she still has more songs to come out from her ongoing second album in the making. “This is the second song on my second album so feel free to expect more songs from this album! " said Precious.
The song "Umusaraba" (The 'Cross') was released with its own video, which was well-received by many fans and colleagues in the worship ministry including Gaby Kamanzi, one of the renowned worship leaders and gospel artist, who said she was touched by the song as she wrote on her Instagram wall:
“Thank you so much sister Gisele Precious for this wonderful song. You can find this song on her Youtube channel, don't forget to ‘Subscribe’ and click on the bell to see what she is up to.
I love you all. "
Gospel music stars Aline Gahongayire and Serge Rugamba have just released the video for their song dubbed, “Umwami Yesu.”
The track was originally written and sung by seasoned worship singer Alexis Dusabe, 10 years ago. The inspiring and fascinating video was directed by Borris and Video by Harris. It is inspired by the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The duo hopes that the song will uplift Rwandans, as it’s a call for people to put their trust and hope in Jesus during these uncertain times. For Gahongayire, “Umwami Yesu” represents her passion for Christ, as she continues her journey as a gospel musician, and her social impact initiatives, which include ‘Mvura Nkuvure’, ‘Ndineza’ and ‘We for Love’, among others.
*Chorus*
Ndanyuzwe mu mutima wanjye
mfite indirimbo ibihumbi,
ntarindi jambo nshaka kuvuga
usibye irigushima
Am grateful in my heart
I have thousands of songs
I have nothing else to say
Other than praise you
*Verse1*
Uwiteka nje imbere yawe nciye bugufi mfite byinshi byo kukubwira ariko reka mpitemo kimwe,
_Si uko amarira yashize_
_Si uko ibibazo birangiye_
_Ni umutima unyuzwe_
I humbly come to you oh lord
With much to tell you but I just chose one
Not because I cry no more
Not because problems are over
But because of a grateful heart
Uwiteka nje imbere yawe ongera unyumve wakire iyi ndirimbo kuko imvuye Ku mutima
_Si uko amarira yashize_
_Si uko ibibazo birangiye_
_Ni umutima unyuzwe_
*Chorus*
Ndanyuzwe mu mutima wanjye
mfite indirimbo ibihumbi,
ntarindi jambo nshaka kuvuga
usibye irigushima.
Am grateful in my heart
I have thousands of songs
I have nothing else to say
Other than praise you (Other than saying thank you)
*Verse2*
Uwiteka nje imbere yawe nibutse byabihe
ndumva nuzuye ishimwe n'amarira y'ibyishimo
_Si uko hari icyo natanze_
_Si uko nkiranuka_ _bikwiriye_
_Ni umitima unyuzwe_
I come to you lord with past memories
Full of praise and tears of joy as I remember
Not because I sacrificed anything
Not because am worthy and righteous
But because of a grateful heart
Uwiteka nje imbere yawe ongera unyumve
sinabona icyo ngutura gihwanye n'ibyo unkorera
ng'uyu umutima uwakire
uwukoreshe icyo ushaka kuko
umutima uranyuzwe.
When I come before you oh lord listen to me again
I can't reward you equivalent to your deeds for me
Here it is take my heart
Use it as you wish
Because it's full of gratitude
*Chorus*
Ndanyuzwe mu mutima wanjye
mfite indirimbo ibihumbi,
ntarindi jambo nshaka kuvuga
usibye irigushima. X4
Am grateful in my heart
I have thousands of songs
I have nothing else to say
Other than praise you
Writen by Aline Gahongayire & Clement Ishimwe
*Studio:* _Kina Music 2019_
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Joshua Ishimwe [Josh Ishimwe], one of the upcoming gospel recording artists who has put his marks in the Rwandan traditional music which praises God, has released a new song called Amasezerano (‘The Covenant’) which contains a message of consolation to the discouraged because of the delay in seeing what God has promised, reminding them that God cannot lie and that if the Earth is gone, Heaven will be gone, the believer will see what he has been promised.
His first song YESU NDAGUKUNDA (‘Jesus I Love You) was out in late 2020 and was well received by music lovers. He is now obsessed with music in the Traditional style. Explaining why he chose to do traditional music, Josh Ishimwe told us in a live interview that he was motivated by his love for Rwandan culture.
"The first reason I chose to make traditional songs is because I love our culture, which is why I wanted to share what I have (my music) and that love (of my culture) with others through our shared culture that we find as Rwandans (Traditional)," he said.
As he released his new song AMASEZERANO,'The Promise', Josh Ishimwe said in a message to his fans, "He is well aware that what He has promised, He is able to fulfill. as we can find it in Romans 4:21. "
Let remind that this song is one of the Hymns Songs in the Christian book of hymns (Indirimbo z'Agakiza), revisited in Rwandan traditional Music Style by Josh.
Nshuti Appolinaire, a worshiper at the Living Worship church in Kanombe, a few months after releasing the song 'You are the Lord', has just released a new song called 'Ineza' with Patient Bizimana, one of Rwanda's best worshipers has.
Appolinaire has received salvation at his young age with his love to sing and is now he has written and released more than 10 songs."I have made an album of 10 songs made by two producers; Boris pro and Mast P."
In a live interview , Nshuti Appolinaire told us why he worked on a song with Patient Bizimana. "The reason I chose Patient is how he does God's work. "I wanted to work with him because of his humility, which is very difficult for many. And I love his writing and I love that he doesn't change the way he works." he said.
Gospel Musician girls Vestine and Dorcas have returned to school releasing the video of their new song ‘Papa’ which is expected to touch the hearts of many, helping them to turn from sin and work for eternal life.
It was on April 15, 2021, that Aimé Uwimana's mother died of a long-term illness. The Artist has released a statement highlighting how his mother has been a worthy gift to him in real-time and a wonderful blessing to him.
In a message posted on social media on Saturday, April 17, 2021, Aime Uwimana took photos of her recently deceased mother, with the caption: "The right gift at the right time, a wonderful blessing, We can never ask for more, Thank you, God".
Aime Uwimana's mother died of a medical condition. Late last year, Aime Uwimana released the song "Imbaraga z'urugendo" (‘The Power of the Journey’) based on her mother’s 2nd Cancer discovery - a disease that took her through difficult times after the world was hit by the Covid-19 epidemic. she discovered her second Cancer after her first Cancer which was treated and healed.
Aime Uwimana told InyaRwanda.com in late 2020 her mother's illness during the first 'Stay at Home' period, she was relieved. Aime made the announcement while releasing the song IMBARAGA Z'URUGENDO ('Power of the Journey ')", It simply came to our notice then. The mother of this Artist has now passed away, which is a sad story for many including Gospel musicians, pastors, and others in the church. She was part of the Zion Temple Celebration Center Church Family.
WATCH HERE "IMBARAGA Z'URUGENDO" WITH AIME UWIMANA
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