"Isaie 50:7 "Because the Lord God saves me, I am not sick, my face is as white as stone, and I know I shall not be ashamed." - With these words, the Boanerges Gospel Group shared his new song "Humura" on YouTube with their fans. Nicholas produced Boanerges Gospel Group's new song "Humura" and BJC Official shot and edited the video. Danny is the first pianist, Nehemie is the second pianist, Ishimwe is the bassist, Vitar is the lead guitarist, Isaac is the drummer and Pappy Israel is the saxophonist.

Mary Cynthia Ingabire, leader of the Boanerges Gospel Group, who prays at Bethesda Holy Church, explained in a live interview that "Humura" is a new song of comfort, "it comforts people who face mountains in forms of difficulties in their lives. The song seems to remind people that God is always there for them.

“The Boanerges Gospel Group is made up primarily of young people who have chosen to serve God through their voice and other God-provided means. Boanerges [read Bowaneyyezi] are the children of Donner. This name is found in the Bible in Mark 3: 16-17, where it says: Boaneriges, which means "Boys of Thunder".

Albine (Sarah) Niwemugeni founded Boanerges Gospel on October 2, 2004. It started with 15-20 people and grew to around 68 members. They already have songs that can be found on their YouTube channel. Their specialty is dancing and singing to God in various ways. They held an amazing concert in 2013 and invited a well-known Ugandan artist called Living Spring as well as Rwandan artists like Papa Emile, New Melody and Uncle Sam who glorify God through rap. It was an anti-drug concert at the Kimisagara Youth Center. Pastor Julienne Kabanda taught the word of God.

Rwanda-based Christian Entertainment and news website, RwandaGospel, releases every week a special edition of the Top 07 official Rwandan gospel music Chart. Mu Gitondo by Aime Uwimana hits the number one spot on this first released Top & of the year 2023. Congratulation to Bishop Aime.

Please see the full chart below:

7.HUMURA by BOANEGERS GOSPEL GROUP

6.IYO UNJYANA NI HEZA BY PARFAITE INEZA FT SERGE IYAMUREMYE

5.NDABYIBONEYE BY UWINEZA RACHEL 

4.UZANYIBUTSE BY JOHN B. SINGLETON

3.YOU WON'T LET GO BY ISRAEL MBONYI

2.UBU NDASHIMA BY ALINE GAHONGAYIRE

1.MU GITONDO BY AIME UWIMANA

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.