David Ndumwami

Kigali’s long-awaited gospel crusade starts on Wednesday, May 8-10 at Foundation church Remera beginning at 4 p.m. The crusade will also feature the launch of the album for Burundi’s famous gospel artiste, David Nduwimana.

The Yesu ni Inyishu album comprises 1o singles -Yesu wewe nizigira, Yesu Vyirato yyanje, Yesu ni Inyishu, Ico nifuza, Mwami ndaje, Naratoranijwe, Yesu n’inyishu nizindi, among others. Gospel rhythms will highlight the day, as artistes worship and praise the Lord through famous gospel songs. Headlined to perform include Patience Bizimana and Aime Uwimana as well as Burundian famed gospel singer Apollinaire Habonimana.

Nduwimana is known for his great music which made him popular as gospel musician. His music is combined with messages. Organisers said everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy the gospel music and heart-warming stories designed to encourage and inspire people.

The concert is free. CDs, DVDs and hand-crafted Bible musical instruments will be available for sale. According Women Foundation Ministries, the organisers of the gigs, the event is aimed at cementing good faith among young Rwandans to divert from the earthly distractions and focus the attention to God.

David Nduwimana’s career:

The 29-year-old, Nduwimana grew up in the hands of God in the Emmanuel church in Burundi, where since his childhood he exercised his talent at the Sunday school.

At 12 years, he finished his primary studies and enrolled for high school studies at Lycee municipal de Kinama. At school he led a praise and worship team in the Biblical group.

It was during the same year that he became deeply interested in his favourite instrument, the guitar.

Nduwimana’s role model is Apollinaire Habonimana and his dream was fulfilled in 2001, when he met him after Sunday Service at “Palais des Arts et de la Culture” (the Palace of Arts and the Culture) in Bujumbura.

Then, his talent and artistic spirit began to emerge. In June 2005, he met the Mauritian and Kenyan pastors, who encouraged him to move the gospel to Nairobi.

Source: The New Times