Gospel music star Aline Gahongayire and Rwandan-Canada- based singer Cadet Mazimpaka joined hands and released a new track dubbed ‘Ndi Amahoro’, literally meaning “I am at Peace”.
The new collabo conveys a message about what people across the globe are going through during these trying times of Covid-19 pandemic.
In an interview with Rwandagospel about the new song, Mazimpaka said that the song is aimed at restoring hope because no matter the situation people are going through due to the pandemic, they have found peace because almighty God is with them.
“While working on this project, we wanted to let people know that God is with us in everything we are facing whether bad or good. The world today is facing the consequences of Covid-19, many people are depressed but there’s hope. When you believe in the Almighty God everything is possible,” says Mazimpaka
Mazimpaka, who has been living in Canada since 2002, said he discussed the project with Gahongayire back in 2017 when he was in Rwanda.
The new song features on Mazimpaka’s new album which will be launched when the halt on concerts is eased and it will feature local gospel stars.
The song was produced by celebrated audio producer and husband to songstress Knowless Butera, Clement Ishimwe, who also doubles as a CEO of Kina music label which works with Gahongayire.
He started playing the piano at the age of 5 and in 2005, he released his debut album dubbed ‘Namenye Ukuri.’
After moving to Canada, Quebec, he got busy with a normal job and paused music for a while.
After12 years without doing any music, he bounced back in 2017 with two finished albums at once one in kinyarwanda called ‘Birashoboka’ and another one in both English and French dubbed “Faithful God/Dieu Fidèle”.
He is a devoted Pastor and father of 3 kids, two duties he juggles with music.
American gospel singer and award-winning artiste Jekalyn Carr has been honored recently in Washington DC at the Women’s Songwriters Hall of Fame Awards
Carr, the first Gospel artist to receive this prestigious induction, was celebrated at an elite event hosted by Jody Watley at the National Museum of Women In Arts. This recognition honors her significant contributions to the gospel genre and Carr’s continued ability to inspire and encourage people through her songs.
Carr is undoubtedly one of the top young artists in gospel music, reflected by her consistent sales and radio successes. All before the age of 21, Jekalyn amassed six singles in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart and has earned four Number 1 singles, including her most recent topper, “Changing Your Story.” Jekalyn is a 4x Grammy Nominee and multiple Stellar Award and Dove Award winners.
Gospel artiste Diana Hamilton don become di second gospel artiste to gbab di topmost award for di Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMAs).
She win di artiste of di year for di just concluded 2021 Vodafone Ghana Music Award wey happun for di kontri capital, Accra on Sunday. Ghana Music Awards be de biggest music festival for de west African nation. De Awards sponsored by Vodafone Ghana be pin spotlight on Ghanaian musicians and de entertainment industry every year to reward hard work through voting audience.
For de 22 edition of di VGMA, Diana beat stiff competition from contenders like Kidi who people tip for de ultimate award den others like Sarkodie. Diana bin get nomination for six categories of di VGMAs wey include:
Her song 'Adom' bin fall for di first three categories and ,'Herself' get nomination for di last three. Di Ghana gospel star comot di 2021 VGMA arena wit four of di awards including di biggest wey be di 2021 Artiste of the Year plaque. Dis go be de second time gospel musician win ultimate award for VGMA awards, but de first time female gospel start win de award. Gospel musician, Joe Mettle be de first to win Artiste of the Year as gospel musician.
Diana, wey be third out of eight children for her family hail from Kumasi region of Ghana. She start dey follow music at de age of 13 as backing vocalist give some of de top gospel musicians for Ghana including Francis Agyei wey be popular Ghana gospel artiste. She release her debut album for 2007 titled, "Ɔsoro bɛkasa" which dey mean "Heaven go speak." and de album bin enjoy good airplay wey later bring her to limelight.
With her powerful and sensitive voice, she become one of Africa gospel most talked-about talents. She don minister for different churches across di world. Her debut album, 'Osoro be kasa' bin get nomination for Best Female Vocal Performance and Gospel Song of de year for Ghana Music awards 2008.
She release her second album "Ensi wo yie" which dey mean "E go better give you" for 2010, which establish am as leader in de music industry despite say she dey do gospel.
Diana Hamilton release two other albums, "Blessings" in 2011 den "Yehowah" in 2015 respectively. Her song "Mone Yo" which she release in 2018 also win her de Gospel Song of the Year. Diana be headline artistes for de 2019 popular annual Harvest Praise wey happun for Accra.
She win de 2021 Most Streamed Female Act of de Year Award for di 3Music Women's Brunch. For March 2021, she bins dey among di Top 30 Most Influential Women for Music according to di 3Music Awards Women's Brunch.
Despite de plenty hit songs to her name, her song "Nsenkyireni Nyankopon" change de game give am sake of de impact of de song den en popularity nationwide. She won Gospel Song of de Year for de second time during de 2020 VGMA's.
Diana release her single 'Adom'- one of de nominated VGMA songs- for 2021 and she bin tok say na her sister wey don suffer many miscarriages inspire her to write di song. Adom na one of di biggest hit songs for Ghana for 2021. Diana Antwi Hamilton na Ghanaian gospel musician wey don grab several awards to her name.
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Diana Hamilton be 42 year old and de third of eight children. En father be minister of de gospel, Apostle Felix Elvis Antwi and wey en mummy be Comfort Antwi.
De born am for Kumasi, second-largest city for Ghana. After basic education for Morning Star School, Cantonments wey dey Accra, she continue her secondary education for Ghana National College, Cape Coast. After she continue go study practice Nursing which she practice for a while. She be married woman and wife of Dr. Joseph Hamilton, together de couple get set of twins.
If there is one of the strongest women Kenya has ever produced, then gospel singer Kambua is one of them. The losses broke her but she managed to stay strong and try to live each day at a time. Well, the TV host recently shared with the world how she managed to pull through by revealing the things that she has been doing that keep her sane.
According to Kambua, reading books and traveling have been playing the perfect therapy even as she tries to heal. In a social media post, Kambua noted that she may be healing but the scars of losing her dad and second-born child are still with her.
''I read books and travel to heal. I have healed from things I thought would break me forever. I healed from losing my dad (I didn't think was near possible). I am healing from losing my son. It is possible to heal. The scars may remain, but God takes away the sting. " Kambua said.
She added that she listens to a lot of stuff and exhale, without forgetting prayers, as a way to remain calm.
''I am curious to know...what do you do to heal...? To exhale...? I read books, listen to "stuff", I pray, I TRAVEL...I travel to heal and regroup. Recently, the travel bug bit me...,'' Kambua added.
He was only days old when he breathed his last. The heartbreaking news was shared by Kambua in an emotional message on her Instagram page.
"You were deeply loved, and will forever be remembered. Your father, your mommy, and your brother Nathaniel will carry you in our hearts always," she wrote.
The gospel songbird was appreciative of the fact that she had the privilege to carry a life yet again despite the baby not staying alive for long after being born. She eulogized the young one as a perfect baby who made a grand entrance into the world and was perfect in every way.
Rwanda-based Christian Entertainment and news website, RwandaGospel releases every week a special edition of the Top 07 official Rwandan gospel music Chart. Day by Day by Gaby Kamanzi hits the number one spot on 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 Gaby Kamanzi
Please see the full chart below:
7.NDABIHAMYA (I will testify) by SOLANGE MWIZA
6.ASANTE (Thank you) by THIERRY BARI
5.LOCKDOWN BY LIZA KAMIKAZI
4.NAREKELEMO BY NARADA VOCAL BAND
3.NDAKWIRINGIYE (I trust in You) by NEW MELODY RWANDA
2.MU BIGANZA (In your Hands) by AUGY
1.DAY BY DAY by GABY KAMANZI
Long-serving bachelor and gospel artist Patient Bizimana is finally set to walk down the aisle late this year with his long-time fiancée based in America called Karamira Gentille Uwera.The celebrated gospel singer and his wife to be were announced in the church on Sunday to the congregation and his fans received the good news with both hands.
Patient and Gentille have been dating for years under covers from public eye and it is alleged that they even did a civil wedding secretly late 2019 in Rubavu.Patient has been linked to several females including Miss Kundwa Doriane, Deborah Masasu and many more, but he strongly denied the allegations.
The ‘Ubwo Buntu’ hitmaker for years has been pressured by his fans who would frequently ask him to settle down via social media and interviews. Patient’s wife to be resides in USA, Tennasse, Nashiville and the singer plans to move in The States to live with her.
The jolly singer raised to stardom following his songs Amagambo, Ndaje, Nubw’Ijoro and many more featuring fellow gospel stars. While speaking to media, Patient didn’t want to give more details about the dates but promised the wedding will happen before the year ends despite the pandemic.
CHECK OUT HIS LATEST SONG HERE
BORN AND RAISED IN RWANDA, Patrick Cyuzuzo lost his father at an early age. As if that wasn't enough, when he was only five, his mother abandoned him for reasons he hasn't been able to understand up to now.
His maternal aunt picked him up and was raised in Huye District. He narrated that life wasn't as easy as it would have been having he had his own biological parents, but he is, nonetheless, thankful for finding a place he could call home.
At the age of seven, he joined a kids' choir in Sunday school and started singing in the year 2009. This is where his singing talent was nurtured, having been taught more about singing, dancing, and music in general. In 2016, the 21-year-old embarked on a solo music career, singing gospel and inspirational/humanitarian music. Unfortunately, his music flopped, and he lost hope of ever singing again.
In 2019, when he met some friends who happened to be his music fans, they expressed their concern about him being out of music since, for them, they used to enjoy his music. "It was like a wake-up call knowing that there were a few people who were moved by my music, and to continue inspiring them, I decided to make a comeback in the music industry," he added.
He later decided to re-brand to 'SEE' as well as record new music and has since yielded fruit. He believes his future is still bright and hopes to fulfill his life dreams.
Inspiration in music
Today, SEE can be described as a gospel and inspirational music artist (Independent) bringing music of different genres such as R&B and electronic dance music.
His love for music, he said, started way earlier, and it has become part of him. The biggest reason why he decided to do the gospel is to spread the message of hope to the hopeless, all together for transformation.
"I need to give the youth purpose of listening to gospel music by delivering it in their best-preferred genres and strategies, and also let them know that it’s not about how we look or dress up but about the heart and focus," he said.
Moving forward, his aspiration is to work with both established and upcoming artists to take the Rwandan music industry to the next level and to give it their best.
He also noted that the message from their songs will just go everywhere and the following generation will come in an industry that was cleared early.
Earlier this year, he released an EP (extended play) titled “UnBlur”, which means something clear and bright, as a sign of hope.
The EP has songs such as “Good for U, Worry not, On My Side, and Hear it Roar”.
"The main theme of this EP is “Hope and Victory”. I tried to make the songs relatable to all Christians and even those who are not because my objective is to reach out to all people," he said.
The EP is available on YouTube Music, Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, Pandora, Tidal, Deezer, 7digital, Amazon music, and many more. It’s accessible worldwide.
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Rwandan gospel singer and songwriter Isreal Mbonyi through his social media handles called out content creators who spread false information for the sake of views following a false report by Faster TV show, a YouTube channel, on June 6, that he had died.
Israel Mbonyicyambu, the singer told The New Times at the time the video came out, his phone was off and he had no idea what was really going on. He woke up yesterday morning to his younger brother and one of his colleagues who came to find out if what they saw was true since his phone was off.
His advice towards his fans and people in general is that they don’t have to believe in everything they see on social media, adding that he has management that is in charge of communicating to the public in case anything happens.
People’s view on this
People should stop doing that. For the celebrities, not just Mbonyi, they have to keep their people updated in such situations.”
Innocent Ndamukunda, a singer in gospel choir, Alarm Ministries, told The New Times that such false news has been around for so long, but people just ignored it.
The extent of “killing alive people,” should however, be a wake-up call to related institutions to put more effort into such cases.
“My advice to the owners behind such channels is that they should learn from their fellow YouTubers who report informative and constructive news and try to be productive,” he said.
Florent Ndutiye, the Program Manager at BTV also added: “this is very disappointing and it is even giving a bad reputation to the media in general. If today someone can get up and choose to report such news for the sake of views instead of doing something which might be helpful to society, it is a shame and unprofessional.
Immaculee Ingabire also reacted to this via her tweet saying “Am so sorry this not looking for views it is a crime.”
What the law says about this
Article 39 in the constitution about Publication of Rumors says any person who, knowingly and through a computer or a computer system, publishes rumors that may incite fear, insurrection, or violence amongst the population or that may make a person lose their credibility, commits an offense.
And upon conviction, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than three years and no more than five years and a fine of not less than one million Rwandan francs and not more than three million Rwandan francs.
Thierry Murangira, the Spokesperson of Rwanda Investigation Bureau, told this paper that “the publication rumors in 2020 included 14 cases while the 2021 cases till June,7 are eight so far, an impression that people are not aware that it is an offense to publish rumors that can cause someone loses their credibility.”
“People are required to use social media platforms within the parameters set by law. This offense has serious punishment of 3-5 years of imprisonment, which cannot be despised,” he adds.
Rwanda-based Christian entertainment and news website, RwandaGospel releases every week a special edition of the Top 07 official Rwandan gospel music Chart. ABBA (God The Father!) by Tonzi hits the number one spot on this edition. The song has come on first place after a rise from 4th place on the last week of May 2021 and now finally NUMBER UNO in this week. Congratulation to Uwitonze Clementine a.k.a Tonzi.
Please see the full chart below:
1.ABBA (FATHER) by TONZI
2.I GOLIGOTA (GOLGOTHA) by GENTIL MISIGARO
3.DUSUKEHO UMWUKA (Fill us with your Spirit) by GRACIOUS GRACE (Entrance)
4.MURIRIMBIRE UWITEKA (SING TO THE LORD) by AIME UWIMANA
5.DONNE-MOI TON ONCTION (GIVE ME YOUR ANOINTING) by UNIK MAHORO & LYDIA NISHIMWE
6.HARIMPAMVU PE (THERE IS REALLY A REASON) by ALINE GAHONGAYIRE
7.PEACE PERFECT PEACE by JOHN 316 VOCAL BAND
Aime Uwimana is often referred to as 'Bishop' because of the fact that many Gospel artists follow his example as one of the great gospel artist legends of this country. Aime has put out footage of his hit song TURIRIMBIRE UWITEKA (‘Sing to the Lord’) which has been popular over the years and even now and lifted the spirits of many. It was filmed at the Hillsong London concert in Kigali Arena on 06/12/2019 where Aime Uwimana was the only local Guest Artist.
Aime Uwimana's songTURIRIMBIRE UWITEKA (‘Sing to the Lord’) is not new because it has been out for 21 years - written in 1997 and released officially for the first time in 2000 - but always fresh in the hearts of many Rwandans because of its uplifted prophetic lyrics.
The song lyrics captivated the whole congregation of more than 8000 people present in the concert; “Sing to the Lord a new song, for he is coming to do wonders in our land. By His right and Holy hand, who brought salvation to Rwanda. He remembered His mercy, He remembered his sincerity for the country of ours, Rwanda. All those at the end will see our salvation and say that Rwanda really has a God ”.
Together with all the public, Aime continues; “All you Rwandans stand up and sing, behold the Lord is coming He comes to us, He comes to take away our sorrow and to take away our sins, so let us find him and let Him refresh us... "
After its release on youtube on June 3, 2021, the song was well appreciated by people and brought back some nostalgy of the past where it was the first released as the song has been baptized by people as "RWANDAN GOSPEL NATIONAL ANTHEM SONG".
WATCH HERE THE LIVE VERSION OF THE SONG
Celebrated gospel singer Aline Gahongayire is working day and night on her upcoming album which is slated to be launched late this year if nothing is changed.
Gahongayire already released a new single dubbed ‘Hari Impamvu’ translated as ‘There is A Reason’, the song was initially released as her debut single in 2009 from Kina music without a video.
11 years down the road, the singer decided to honor fans’ wishes to rework the song that introduced her onto the music scene.
“The song paved my way into becoming who I am today and fans have been asking for the video. So, I decided to rework on it with consent from Kina Music which did its production in 2009,” says Aline Gahongayire.
The Iyabivuze hitmaker added that she is working on an upcoming album that will include songs she collaborated on with various artists including Niyo Bosco.
Born December, 12th 1986. She boasts of 7 albums including the latest of 2017 dubbed ‘New Woman’. Under Aline Gahongayire’s belt, there are songs like Nzakomeza, Ndanyuzwe, Warampishe, Ntabanga and many more.
WATCH HERE HER LATEST VIDEO SONG RELEASE
Gospel artist and worship leader from Canada Gentil Misigaro has released a video for the song ‘Igorigota’ (Golgotha) sung live together with Miss Dusa (Gentil's Sister) and singers from Shekinah Worship Team of Evangelical Restoration Church Masoro.
Igorigota by Gentil Misigaro performed at Har'Imbaraga Tour in Kigali featuring Miss Dusa & Shekinah Worship Team ERC. this Hym was Inspired by an English hymn at Calvary written by Willian r
After the release of this video, Gentil Misigaro thanked Shekinah and Miss Dusa for their help in the song and even announced that more songs from the same concert will be coming out in the weeks to come.
'Har'imbaraga tour' is one of Gentil Misigaro's most popular concerts that he will never forget, especially what happened at Camp Kigali in 2019 where the footage of the album was taken.
Gentil Misigaro is best known for his songs 'Perfect', 'Everyday', 'When I Know', and more, the concert in which he took these pictures, was the first he had performed in Rwanda, which is a memorable concert in the history of Gospel music in Rwanda due to the extraordinary number of participants who attended.
Benjamin Dube Benjamin Dube is a multi-talented music artist and speaker whose songs and messages have been a blessing to the lives of many. Unlike so many other music artists, Benjamin Dube didn’t have to struggle to become famous as his family had already paved the way for him. This is not to say he did not have to work hard.
As early as the age of 7, Benjamin Dube was already singing with his family internationally. Dube was born in 1962 into the Dube family, who formed a gospel music group which they named the ‘Dube Family Singers.’ At that early age (age 7), Benjamin Dube was already a part of this music group and joined them to travel worldwide to minister to people through music.
Time After over 20 years of singing with his family and traveling worldwide, Benjamin Dube decided to settle down in South Africa to face his church and growing music ministry. Since then, he has released several award-winning albums. The music minister also created a music group with his three sons, dubbed the Dube Brothers. Benjamin Dube has released many Spirit-lled and edifying gospel songs that have blessed South Africans and non-South Africans alike. Many Benjamin Dube’s songs have ranked number one in the list of best South African Gospel music and have won multiple awards. Some of Benjamin Dube’s most popular tracks include:
I Feel Like Going On (2000) | Celebration (2007) | Spirit Of Praise, Vol. 3 (2011) | Healing in His Presence (2012) | In His Presence (2013) | Renewal in His Presence (2013) | Sanctified in His Presence (2015) | Victorious in His Presence (2017) | Spiritual Celebration, Vol. 2 (2017) | Glory in His Presence (2019) | Worship in Isolation (2020)
After almost ve decades of hard work, Benjamin Dube has a net worth of $6 million. His Instagram account serves pictures of his beautiful home and luxurious cars. Benjamin Dube has been divorced twice and is presently married to Mapila Thabile Dube.
Source/buzzsouthafrica.com
Since their last debut collabo dubbed ” One Body” , Gospel singer Coopy Bly has once again teamed up with Pastor Wilson Bugembe and have released a wonderful video entitled ” Tujjakuwona”, such a beautiful and creative visual that speaks about the many miracles, signs and wonders that God still does even Today, All this is Possible when you are in the Presence of God.
How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him. ( Acts 10:38)
Be Blessed as you watch “Tujjakuwona” Below
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