Patient Bizimana is on his way to stardom after his music claimed massive airplay on most radio and TV stations in the country. The gospel music composer and singer discovered his music talent at a tender age and nurtured it to a point where he started recording great gospel songs, such as Menye Neza, Iyo Neza Amagambo Yanjye, Ubwo Buntu and Nongeye Ndaje. As is the case with many budding musicians, Bizimana says it was not easy for him to get a breakthrough in the music industry. The 29-year-old singer started his musical journey as a teacher at Compassion International School of Gisenyi Restoration Church, where he taught pupils piano. “Teaching music helped me to make savings for my school fees as I prepared to join the Ordinary Level at Gisenyi Parents School (EPGI),” he said. Recalling the days he used to juggle between teaching and school, Bizimana says the two tasks helped him work hard and he was always fascinated because through teaching he was able to raise his tuition. In 2007, Bizimana embarked on a series of concerts to promote his music and reach out to his fans in the country. In 2013, he graduated with a Bachelors degree in Finance from the Kigali Independent University. The gospel singer has been nominated for and won some prestigious gospel music awards, including the Groove Awards, a Kenyan annual gospel music award that recognises outstanding gospel music personalities from across the region. The Roho Yangu star is currently working on his third album which will include his latest song Igitambambuga. editorial@newtimes.co.rw
