RENOWNED GOSPEL SINGER Serge Iyamuremye has been nominated for one of United Kingdom’s most prestigious gospel music awards, Gospel Touch Music Awards (GTM) under the category of ‘Best African Artiste’ 2021.

The awarding categories are 13 including ‘Contemporary Artiste’, ‘The Next Big Thing’, and ‘Rap Artiste Nominee’ among others. Some of the big names around the world that have won in this competition over the years include, Tori Kelly, Michelle Williams’  ‘Say Yes’, Charlie Wilson, Stormzy among others.

The renowned gospel musician also released his latest song last week dubbed ‘lion’ which is being welcomed well by gospel music lovers. He is known for other songs like ‘Ishimwe,’ ‘Biramvura,’ ‘Yesu Araje’ and ‘Uwiteka,’ among others.

He has previously won other accolades including, Xtreem Music Awards in 2014 and the Groove Music Awards in 2018.

Gospel Touch Music Awards is a UK annual awards event, which was launched in 2014 with an aim of celebrating the achievement of gospel artistes around the world, recognizing their ability, commitment and dedication to spreading the good news.

Watch here Serge's Latest released song 

'Mwamba Bora' is a new song by artist Yves Rwagasore known in the former group The Power of the Cross which is now called The Power Ministry, but these days he is making music on his own. It’s a song in the language of Swahili that has been published with its images.

Singer Uwiringiyimana Théogène popularly known as "Bosebabireba" as a stage name, shed tears apologizing for the heinous acts of drunkenness and adultery mentioned.

In 2018, Bosebabireba was suspended from the ADEPR church for adultery. It came after allegations of drunkenness and abortion of girls he was in a relationship with. Many were shocked by what was said about Bosebabireba's Christian conduct.

People were still confused because he had never said anything about it since in the same period he immediately went to live in Uganda. At various times in the media, there have been women who portray children claiming that they are from their relationship with Bosebabireba, which confusing people.

After a long absence from the singer, in an interview with Iyobokamana Tv, a local youtube channel, he admitted that his allegations were true and apologized.

"There is no shouting in vain in the wild, no one is unaware that the ADEPR church has had problems with me and they have stopped me, they have not stopped me in vain and they have not wronged me," he said.

He went on to say that all the incidents were caused by physical weaknesses that everyone face. “My wife and I wore a ring and I was unfaithful, she is very patient because we are still together and live with seven children. The children I agreed that I am their father were four, two are with us and the other two are still with their mothers but I have the right to see them. ”

Bosebabireba said that these things caused him great problems because he is still facing them up to now but it also taught him patience and showed him, true friends.

At the end of the interview, the singer, who had been in tears, recalled the difficult times he had gone through as a result of his past crimes and apologized for the injuries he suffered. It simply came to our notice then.

Bosebabireba has been singing hymns to God for more than a decade, he has been featured in Save the Skin, Drums, Desire, Dawn, Bosebabireba, and more.

UPENDO MINISTRIES is a ministry dedicated to educating and encouraging the masses through praise and worship songs. Members compose their songs to connect people with God through their music. In 2007, Upendo released their first song, at a time when they were a church choir. The choir launched their first album dubbed ‘Mfite ibyiringiro’ a year later. In 2019, they welcomed new members from different churches to make it a ministry. 

In a live interview , Aimable Rutabara, the leader of Upendo ministries said that the current members are the ministries’ third generation since 2007. They are now over 50 members and are based at Restoration Church at Kimisagara. “We recently released our song dubbed ‘Songa mbere’ that gives hope although it’s not easy especially during this pandemic. We have to focus on what the gospel tells us to do and be. We do not go to church like we used to but that does not mean we stop praying and reading God’s Word in our homes.

‘The feedback that we got from five songs that are already out was amazing and it encourages us to keep giving people songs that help them. Two of the five songs have their videos and we hope to release four more songs that will also be featured on our second album. Not to forget also that ‘Wamenyekera’ and ‘Hejuru y’abami’ videos will be out soon”, said Rutabara.

Some of their most loved songs includes ‘Wa mwenda’and ‘Hejuru y’ abami’. Last month, they released a song with its video dubbed ‘Umujura’.

“The message God gave us in the new song ‘Umujura’ is to urge people to stick to their Christian values. It is important for every Christian to be firm and avoid being separated from God because the devil wants to tempt Christians.

Rutabara added that as a ministry, they will strive to promote Rwandan gospel music and asked for support throughout their music career.

Gospel musicians under All Gospel Today (AGT), a gospel team that includes pastors, have released a song that calls on Christians to obtain covid-19 protocols. The song features 12 renowned artists such as Aime Uwimana, Gaby Kamanzi, and James & Daniella, among many others.

The tune which was recorded at Wavelab Studio follows an all-star song that was released last month with the same aim of giving people a sense of relief in this pandemic.

The organizers of the 'Rwanda Gospel Stars Live' event, have decided to dismiss Dorcas and Vestine because they have been unable to reach an agreement with the MIE to look after their interests.

The dismissal of the girls resulted in the 'Rwanda Gospel Stars Live' event featuring 14 artists, including four rising and ten renowned artists who were also vying for the top ten millionrwanda francs (10Million Rfw).

As to why the 'Rwanda Gospel Stars Live' campaign had come to a standstill, the administration said it was due to the increase in Covid-19 that it had stepped up its efforts to prevent it."We were in #Gumamururugo (Lockdown/StayAtHome), you know we couldn't connect with people, but now it's back," they said.

Following the resumption of activities, from Tuesday, September 7, 2021, the artists have started practicing Live singing. After a month-long training, it is expected that by the end of October 2021, the Rwanda Gospel Stars Live concerts will begin airing on the National Rwandan television.

After the concerts or live performances, the winners will be announced, the first will be awarded 7 million Frw, the second will be awarded 2 Million Frw and the third will be awarded 1 Million Frw.

The 14 artists in ‘Rwanda Gospel Stars Live’ are; Serge Iyamuremye, Israel Mbonyi, Aline Gahongayire, Tonzi, Gaby Kamanzi, Rata Jah Naychah, James and Daniella, Gisubizo Ministries, MD, Chorale Christus Regnat, Gisele Precious, True Promises Ministries, Aimee Frank Nitezeho and Aneth Murava.

Anyone wishing to support their favorite artist in the remaining 14 is required to go to his or her phone no matter what line he or she uses, dial * 544 * 300 * the artist number he or she supports and set a # or. At no cost, everyone donates as much as they can in support of their favorite artist.

More to come.

Worship Leader and songwriter Israel Mbonyi said that gospel artists have also a big part to play in the Kingdom of God in general, thus, churches should value them and help them in their journey of music development. The popular singer in various hymns praises God has become the first singer to perform at Iwacu Na Muzika Festival which is being held for the third time.

Israel Mbonyi prepares to release a new song in few days, has done an evangelistic concert based on his previous various songs on Saturday night on August 14, 2021, on Rwanda Television. He had been longing for his fans and music lovers to sing with him the list of songs he had selected for the first album he released in 2014, the second album he released in 2017, and the third album he released in 2020.

In a pre-concert interview, he explained that Gospel is music that is created to glorify God, to give comfort and hope to different people. In his music, he always being concerned about what his music does in the life of people listening to it and what they kept from it which can change their life.
The singer-songwriter said that as Rwandan music progresses, so does Gospel music. 
Israel has insisted that some of the big churches here and there have become famous with also the contribution of gospel artists praying or fellowship in. Churches should keep them in mind when planning in general.
"... The churches you see have developed their artists who have played a very important role. So stop putting them aside to give more value.
but rather value them. ”  The artist said the music breaks from the production of the song to its release, processes which are usually hard for an artist. So it is up to the church to support their artists.
During the concert, Mbonyi sang songs like Mbwira ( ‘Tell Me’) , ‘Ibaruwa (Letter) ,  ‘Karame’ (Yes),   Mbega Ubuntu (What a Grace) by Appolinaire ’,Urakoze‘(Thank You ) by Dudu,
Ibihe (Times) , Ku Marembo y'Ijuru (‘At the Gates of Heaven’ ) and Har'ubuzima (‘Life’). The singer also said that he has already selected 50 singers who will be assisting him on his new album 'Cross songs'.

WATCH HERE THE FULL PERFOMANCE OF ISRAEL BONYI IN IWACU NA MUZIKA 2021

The event took place in Florida, in the United States where the Gentille has been living for a long time. The Bachelorette's party was attended by Gentille's friends and the Patient's Sister who is also among the best friends of his fiance. 

Photos posted on Instagram show Gentille Karamira and the girls in the boat in white, while others in the house are wearing balloons and shorts. Patient Bizimana and Gentille Karamira were recently announced to be getting married at the Restoration Church in Masoro this December 2021, which means the bride is expected in Rwanda very soon for the preparations of their wedding.

The couple's wedding was supposed to take place in August 2020 in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak but then shifted twice to December 2021 in Kigali. Patient Bizimana and his girlfriend got engaged before the law in 2019, and they are expected to move to the United States soon after their religious wedding.

Rwanda-based Christian Entertainment and news website, RwandaGospel releases every week a special edition of the Top 07 official Rwandan gospel music Chart. GAKONDO by Laetitia Mulumba hits the number one spot on this one. The song has come in first place after the Media play push on some of the biggest radios in Rwanda and TVs. Congratulation to Laetitia.

Please see the full chart below:

1.GAKONDO BY LAETITIA D. MULUMBA

2.NZONGERA NDIRIMBE BY DIANA KAMUGISHA

3.HARI MPAMVU PE BY ALINE GAHONGAYIRE

4.IZINA RYAWE BY ADA BISABO

5.TUREMEYE BY JOLIE UWASE

6.IGIHE NIKI BY MELYSE IRADUKUNDA

7.UBWIHISHO BY YVETTE UWASE

Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children
EPHESIANS 5:1 (NIV)