Intore Masamba sings some of Ishimwe's songs during Ibisingizo bya Nyiribiremwa concert at Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village on Sunday, August 20. The concert was attended by some local gospel and traditional artistes including, Aline Gahongayire, Tonzi, Intore Masamba, Alexis Dusabe, Gabby Kamanzi and comedian Diogene Ntarindwa a.k.a Atome among others. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Sunday, August 20, saw Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village packed to the brim as Ibisingizo bya Nyiribiremwa concert came to life, bringing together worshippers from different Christian denominations.
The concert lineup included Josh Ishimwe as main headliner, Alarm Ministries, Christus Regnat, Ichtus Gloria Choir, from ADEPR Nyarugenge's International Chapel among others. The thrilling gospel show was graced by Pastor Desiree Habyarimana who preached about the second coming of Jesus Christ.
It was also attended by some local gospel and traditional artistes including, Aline Gahongayire, Tonzi,Yvan Ngenzi, Pappy Clever and his wife, Ben and Chance, Intore Masamba, Alexis Dusabe, Gabby Kamanzi and comedian Diogene Ntarindwa a.k.a Atome, among others.
Performing a series of his gospel songs of different christian denominations, Ishimwe, backed by other singers, caused the whole venue to become a mass choir as he introduced" Sinogenda Ntashimye" his Kirundi song that brought a state of worship at the concert.
In a refreshing atmosphere of praise and worship, more surprise appearances kept showing up like when Burundian drummers who interchangeably put up a show with their drums, danced and sang gospel music to the amazement of the crowd.
‘Ibisingizo bya Nyiribiremwa Concert’, the first concert of the 23- year-old singer, brought attendees closer to God as they all raised up their hands and voices in a joint worship moment.
The concert was another opportunity for the ‘Amasezerano’ hitmaker to present to the audience his mother whom he said has been supporting him tirelessly.
Through colorful pictures, the New Times photographer Emmanuel Dushimirimana brought some highlights of the concert.
Christus Regnat choir from Saint Paul during the show
Singer Josh Ishimwe during his performance during Ibisingizo bya Nyiribiremwa concert at Kigali Conference and Exhibition village, in a fully- packed main hall, on Sunday, August 20, All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Ishimwe flanked with his talented backers, caused the whole venue to become a mass choir as he introduced" Sinogenda Ntashimwe" one of the Burundian lyrics, the song that spiritually and emotionally brought a state of worship at the concert.
The concert was attended by thousands of gospel music lovers who enjoyed the rolling of the show from the beginning to end
The concert was as part of Josh Ishimwe's wish of praising and worshiping God together with believers from different christian denominations.
Traditional dancers dress in Rwandan traditional attire, entertained thousands of believers from different christian denominations who turned up for a praise and worship show
From the beginning to end, revelers were singing with the organizer, Josh Ishimwe.
A night to remember for singer Josh Ishimwe
Gospel singer Clementine Uwitonze, commonly known as TONZI, was among famous local artistes who attended the concert
Papi Clever Tuyizere and his wife Dorcas Ingabire, at the concert.
Yvan Ngenzi, who is a also an artitse in Gakondo genre at the stage, he is among over ten local artiste who graced Ibisingizo bya Nyiribiremwa Concert on Sunday, August 20
The concert was attended by thousands of gospel music lovers who enjoyed the rolling of the show from the beginning to end
Josh came back for part two, performing the rest of his songs with the audience standing for the rest of the show
Rwandan gospel music artiste Alexis Dusabe sings with Josh Ishimwe as they both introduced "Uragahora ku ngoma" , one of Alexis' Dusabe's old songs.
Actor Ramadhan Benimana known as Bamenya, sings with Josh at the show.
A group of talented singers who backed Josh during his concert
Ichtus Gloria Choir, from ADEPR Nyarugenge's International Chapel during the performance
Singer Emmy Vox, captures some images of the show. Emmy who is in final preparations of his concert that will take place on September 1, was among gospel singers who came to support Josh Ishimwe in his first ever concert.
Christus Regnat choir from Saint Paul during the show
Burundian drummers who interchangeably put up a show with their drums, danced and sang gospel music to the amazement of the crowd.
Veteran journalist Eric Shaba, who was MC of the show dancing during the concert
Preacher of the day, Pastor Desiree Habyarimana and his wife during the concert
In a refreshing atmosphere of praise and worship, Josh Ishimwe brought attendees closer to God as they all raised up their hands and voices in a joint worship moment.
In a refreshing atmosphere of praise and worship, Josh Ishimwe brought attendees closer to God as they all raised up their hands and voices in a joint worship moment.
The concert lineup included Josh Ishimwe as main headliner, Alarm Ministries, Christus Regnat, Ichtus Gloria Choir, from ADEPR Nyarugenge's International Chapel among others
Aline Gahongayire with other attendees during a praise and worship session.
Held at Kigali Conference and Exhibition village, in a fully- packed main hall, on Sunday, August 20, Ibisingizo bya Nyiribiremwa concert became a memorable gospel concert among thousands of believers who turned up for a praise and worship show with Josh.
The concert lineup included Josh Ishimwe as main headliner, Alarm Ministries, Christus Regnat, Ichtus Gloria Choir, from ADEPR Nyarugenge's International Chapel among others
Comedian Diogene Ntarindwa a.k.a Atome at the stage
Pastor Desiree Habyarimana, the preacher of the day, during his preaching. Pastor Habyarimana stressed on the second coming of Jesus Christ.
More surprise appearances kept showing up like when Burundian drummers who interchangeably put up a show with their drums, danced and sang gospel music to the amazement of the crowd.
Josh's concert took place at Kigali Conference and Exhibition village, in a fully- packed main hall, on Sunday, August 20
Believers sing together with the organizer
Born in 2000, the artist began singing at a young age when he was in Sunday school. Little did he know that he would end up becoming a professional singer. Captured here are members of his team during their performance
Singer Gabby Kamanzi in Josh's concert that took place at Kigali Conference and Exhibition village, in a fully- packed main hall, on Sunday, August 20
Humura Yesu arakuzi songwriter Uwitonze, known as "Tonzi" dances during the concert that took place at former Camp Kigali.
Nzakubitsa ibanga ryanjye singer Aline Gahongayire at Josh's at Kigali Conference and Exhibition village, in a fully- packed main hall, on Sunday, August 20
Thousands of revelers at a fully- packed main hall at Kigali Conference and Exhibition village
Father Ngiruwonsanga Valens (L) and Father Banamwana Phocas attended the concert that brought together different believers from different christian denominations.
Intore Masamba sings some of Ishimwe's songs during Ibisingizo bya Nyiribiremwa concert at Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village on Sunday, August 20. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
The thrilling gospel show was graced by Pastor Desiree Habyarimana who preached about the second coming of Jesus Christ.
The concert was another opportunity for the ‘Amasezerano’ hitmaker to present to the audience his mother whom he said has been supporting him tirelessly.
The concert was another opportunity for the ‘Amasezerano’ hitmaker to present to the audience his mother whom he said has been supporting him tirelessly.
Performing a series of his gospel songs of different christian denominations, Ishimwe, backed by other singers, caused the whole venue to become a mass choir as he introduced" Sinogenda Ntashimwe" his Kirundi song that brought a state of worship at the concert.
‘Ibisingizo bya Nyiribiremwa Concert’, ('Praise to the Creator concert'), was headlined exclusively by gospel singers
Intore Masamba sings some of Ishimwe's songs during Ibisingizo bya Nyiribiremwa concert at Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village on Sunday, August 20. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana