Rwandan gospel artiste Israel Mbonyi during his solo performance at Icyambu Live Concert Season III at the fully packed BK Arena on Christmas Day. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza and Emmanuel Dushimimana
Held at the fully packed BK Arena on Christmas Day, Israel Mbonyi’s sold-out Icyambu Live Concert Season III was truly an event to remember.
The concert attracted over 10,000 attendees, with a total of 10,367 tickets sold.
Among the dignitaries in attendance was Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe.
According to the organizers, the concert was attended by the diverse audience included fans from neighboring Uganda, families, and both gospel and secular musicians.
The event kicked off at 7 p.m. with a prayer and hymns led by MC Yvan Ngenzi, setting a festive Christmas atmosphere. Mbonyi took the stage at around 7:30 p.m., opening with his hit song "Nina Siri,” which had the crowd singing along. His performance also featured several popular tracks, including "Nzi Ibyonibwira,” "Asante,” and many more.
Songs like "Yaratwimanye,” "Number One,” "Yeriko,” "Hari Ubuzima,” and "Ndi Ubuhamya Bugenda” created an electrifying atmosphere inside the arena.
The New Times photographers Emmanuel Dushimimana and Olivier Mugwiza captured some of the show’s most memorable moments.
MC Yvan Ngenzi, started the concert with an opening prayer followed by songs from the hymn book including 'Yesu Ndagukunda' among others.
MC Yvan Ngenzi performs one of his songs 'Yesu Ndagukunda'
Acclaimed musician Israel Mbonyi staged yet another sold-out Icyambu Live Concert at BK Arena for the third time in a row on Wednesday, December 25.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe was among government officials who attended the show.
The ‘Icyambu Live Concert’ attracted diverse audiences.
The concert attracted over 10,000 revelers. The singer has sold out the BK Arena for the third time in a row.
When it was already midnight, the crowd was still eager to have more from the singer who had more than four hours of performance.
Attendees enjoyed the concert. Held at the fully packed venue, the show was an emotionally and spiritually charged space of praise and worship in all its forms.
The concert was held at the fully packed BK Arena.
Mbonyicyambu's team while performing "Ndi Ubuhamya bugenda" at Icyambu Live Concert Season III
When it was already midnight, the crowd was still eager to have more from the singer who had more than four hours of performance.
Believers are captured here worshiping alongside Mbonyi as he performs 'Mfite Impamvu,' a track from his debut album.
Rwandan R&B singer Benjamin Mugisha aka The Ben at the show.
Performed at the fully packed venue, the show was an emotionally and spiritually charged space of praise and worship in all its forms.
The organisers had, prior to the concert, confirmed that a staggering 10,367 tickets were sold.
Mbonyi's backers in Middle East attire during the performance.
Gospel artiste Israel Mbonyi during his performance at BK Arena on Christmas Day, in his sold out Icyambu Live Concert for the third time in a row.
During his performance of "Baho," revelers joined him to form a lively mass choir.
The ‘Icyambu Live Concert’ attracted diverse audiences, including children, senior citizens, pastors, and musicians from secular and gospel genres.
The organisers had, prior to the concert, confirmed that a staggering 10,367 tickets were sold.
Gospel artiste and MC Yvan Ngenzi during his performance at the concert.
Performed at the fully packed venue, the show was an emotionally and spiritually charged space of praise and worship in all its forms.
Nina Siri hitmaker during his performance
Mbonyi's Icyambu Live Concert third season was attended by over 10,000 revelers.
Songs like "Yaratwimanye,” "Number One,” "Yeriko,” "Hari Ubuzima,” and "Ndi Ubuhamya Bugenda” created an electrifying atmosphere inside the arena.
Revelers join Mbonyi as he introduced ‘Ndi Ubuhamya Bugenda’ song.
Some revelers traveled from neighboring countries like Uganda to witness the singer’s performance.
Israel Mbonyi once again lived up to the billing and confirmed his status as arguably the biggest gospel musician in Rwanda
The show was an emotionally and spiritually charged space of praise and worship in all its forms.
Gospel artiste Aline Gahongayire at the concert.
Some revelers traveled from neighboring countries like Uganda to witness the singer’s performance.
The Ben and Gahongayire at the concert.
Thousands of revelers enjoy Israel Mbonyi's Icyambu Live Concert third edition at BK Arena on Christmas Day.
The organisers revealed that some revelers traveled from neighboring countries like Uganda to witness the singer’s performance.
Songs like "Yaratwimanye,” "Number One,” "Yeriko,” "Hari Ubuzima,” and "Ndi Ubuhamya Bugenda” created an electrifying atmosphere inside the arena.
Gospel artiste Israel Mbonyi during his performance at BK Arena on Christmas Day, in his sold out Icyambu Live Concert for the third time in a row.
ADEPR Senior Pastor Isaie Ndayizeye, the representative of the church was among many pastors who attended Mbonyi's concert.
The concert attracted over 10,000 revelers. The singer has sold out the BK Arena for the third time in a row.
Mbonyi welcomes Apostle Mignone Kabera
Women Foundation Ministries' Apostle Mignone Kabera preaches at Icyambu Live Concert on Christmas.
Performed at the fully packed venue, the show was an emotionally and spiritually charged space of praise and worship in all its forms.
Mbonyi performing "Ndi ubuhamya bugenda" song.
Revelers sing with the artiste as he introduced his song "Hari Impamvu"
‘Nzi Ibyonibwira,’ ‘Asante,’ ‘Yaratwimanye,’ ‘Number One,’ ‘Yeriko,’ ‘Hari Ubuzima’ and ‘Ndi Ubuhamya Bugenda’ were among Mbonyi’s songs that sparked a wild atmosphere inside the arena.
Mbonyi thanks his audience for the continuous support.
Just like the previous two editions, the concert, held on Christmas Day, December 25, witnessed a massive turnout.