Revelers during a praise and worship session at Wahozeho album launch at BK Arena on Sunday, May 5. Ndasingwa, who was launching his debut album ‘Wahozeho’, became the second gospel musician to fill out BK Arena. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Sunday, May 5, saw BK Arena packed to the brim as Chryso Ndasingwa’s Wahozeho Album launch came to life, bringing together thousands of worshippers in a concert believed to be a record-breaking one.
Ndasingwa led the performance lineup as main headliner and was joined on stage by Aimé Uwimana, Rachel Uwineza, Josh Ishimwe as well as music duo Papi Clever and wife Dorcas Ingabire among others.
Clad in all-black, the worshiper kicked off his set with his song 'Wahozeho', named after his album. He then continued with ‘Niwe' and 'Ndakwihaye', ‘Byararangiye’, ‘Ntajya Ananirwa’ and more.
The soloist worshiper while performing a series of his gospel songs, Ndasingwa backed by other singers, caused the whole venue to become a mass choir as he introduced" Ni Nziza, Imana ni nziza" the song that brought a state of worship at the concert.
In a refreshing mood 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.
The first concert of the 29- year-old gospel singer, his energetic and soul-touching performance brought attendees closer to God as they all raised up their hands and voices in a joint worship moment. The atmosphere that the artiste described as "God's grace"
The gospel artiste held the crowd spellbound with each song he performed and every word he sang, creating an unforgettable experience between him and his audience.
The thrilling gospel show was graced by Apostle Joshua Masasu Ndagijimana who started his sermon by reading from the Holy Scripture, 1 Samuel 16:14-19 and 27.
The New Times' photographer Olivier Mugwiza covered the launch and brought some pictures for highlights.
Burundian drummers who interchangeably put up a show with their drums, danced and sang gospel music to the amazement of the crowd.
The Wahozeho album launch took place at BK Arena on Sunday, May 5
The Burundian drummers are known for their skillful drum playing. They showcased their skills as they praised God through drumming.
Josh Ishimwe singing Inkingi negamiye, during the show.
Singer Josh Ishimwe and the ballet during the performance.
Some revelers dance as Josh Ishimwe introduced his song "Inkingi Negamiye"
A group of dancers performing with Josh Ishimwe while singing "Inkingi Negamiye" at the concert.
ASAPH Ministries performing at the concert
Thousands of worshipers during Wahozeho album launch on Sunday, May 5
The soloist worshiper while performing a series of his gospel songs backed by other singers
Gospel singer Ndasingwa blessed the attendees through different songs that emotionally and spiritually help them to worship
Revelers during a praise and worship session at Wahozeho album launch on Sunday, May 5. Revelers feel the atmosphere of worship that covered the hall, from the beginning to end. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Tracy Agasaro was the MC of the show that attracted thousands of revelers at BK Arena
Clad in all-black, the worshiper kicked off his set with his song 'Wahozeho', named after his album. He then continued with ‘Niwe' and 'Ndakwihaye', ‘Byararangiye’, ‘Ntajya Ananirwa’ and more.
One of thousands of christians who turned up for the concert at BK Arena
Ndasingwa sings Wahozeho during his album launch in Kigali
A group of backers who sing with Chryso Ndasingwa
Ndasingwa, who was launching his debut album ‘Wahozeho’, became only the second gospel musician to fill out BK Arena
Ndasingwa, who was launching his debut album ‘Wahozeho’, became only the second gospel musician to fill out BK Arena
The entire arena was filled with phone flash lights to show their appreciation for his upcoming performance.
Believers during a praise and worship session at the album launch on Sunday, May 5
Gosper artiste Ndasingwa, who was launching his debut album ‘Wahozeho’, became only the second gospel musician to fill out BK Arena
Thousands of revelers follow the energetic and soul-touching performance from Rwanda’s emerging gospel singer and worship leader Chryso Ndasingwa.
Ndasingwa's album launch was attended by thousands of believers in a refreshing atmosphere of praise and worship
Ndasingwa featuring with Rachel Uwineza during the show. Ndasingwa, who was launching his debut album ‘Wahozeho’, became only the second gospel musician to fill out BK Arena
Artiste Gabby Kamanzi (C) was among gospel singers who attended the concert
Revelers during a praise and worship session at Wahozeho album launch at BK Arena on Sunday, May 5. Ndasingwa, who was launching his debut album ‘Wahozeho’, became the second gospel musician to fill out BK Arena. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Revelers during a praise and worship session at Wahozeho album launch on Sunday, May 5. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
The soloist worshiper while performing a series of his gospel songs
The launch was attended by thousands of believers in a refreshing atmosphere of praise and worship
Clad in all-black, the worshiper, Chryso Ndasingwa, kicked off his set with his song 'Wahozeho'.
One of the attendees during a praise and worship session.
The concert brought together thousands of worshippers in a concert believed to be a record-breaking one.
Gaby Kamanzi and other revelers at the concert. The worshiper held the crowd spellbound with each song he performed and every word he sang, creating an unforgettable experience between him and his audience.
Vestine Isimbi was at the concert
The launch was attended by thousands of believers in a refreshing atmosphere of praise and worship
The thrilling gospel show was graced by Apostle Joshua Masasu Ndagijimana who started his sermon by reading from the Holy Scripture, 1 Samuel 16:14-19 and 27.
The thrilling gospel show was graced by Apostle Joshua Masasu Ndagijimana who started his sermon by reading from the Holy Scripture, 1 Samuel 16:14-19 and 27.
MC Tracy Agasaro during the concert
Music manager Alex Muyoboke(C) attended the concert at BK Arena
Pappy Clever during his performance with his wife Dorcas.
Pappy Clever's wife Dorcas Ingabire worshiping God at the concert.
Ndasingwa's album launch was attended by thousands of believers in a refreshing atmosphere of praise and worship
The concert brought together thousands of worshippers in a concert believed to be a record-breaking one.
The worshiper held the crowd spellbound with each song he performed and every word he sang, creating an unforgettable experience between him and his audience.
Chryso Ndasingwa excites worshipers in 'Wahozeho' album launch
Wahozeho hitmaker's mother attended the debut album launch at BK Arena in Kigali on May 5.
The 29-year old gospel artiste's concert was believed to be one for the books
Attendees during a mass performance as they joined Ndasingwa during a praise and worship session
The launch was attended by thousands of believers in a refreshing atmosphere of praise and worship
Aime Uwimana, a gospel music pioneer, performing 'Urakwiriye Gushimwa'. Uwimana received an award for his trailblazing contribution to the gospel music scene.
Artiste Gabby Kamanzi (C) was among gospel singers who attended the concert
The worshiper held the crowd spellbound with each song he performed and every word he sang, creating an unforgettable experience between him and his audience.
Worshipers Aime Uwimana and concert headliner Chryso Ndasingwa. Uwimana received an award for his trailblazing contribution to the gospel music scene.
Traccy Agasaro was the MC of the concert that was attended by thousands of revelers at BK Arena
The show ended at 11:30
Ndasingwa, a member of New Life Bible Church located in Kagarama, Kicukuro district closed his album launch concert with 'Wahozeho' and has been on the spot for about three years, known for songs like 'Ndakwihaye', 'Ntajya Ananirwa', and 'Wakinguye ijuru'.