Rwanda’s renowned gospel artiste Israel Mbonyi is in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where he is expected to perform at the Wakati wa Mungu Festival scheduled for Saturday, December 6, at Leaders Grounds. Mbonyi arrived in the Tanzanian commercial capital on Saturday morning and is expected to join worshippers for Season 4 of the festival, themed “Mungu Ametuhurumia” (God Has Had Mercy on Us). The award-winning singer returns to Tanzania following a successful tour in the country in 2024. He will share the stage with celebrated Tanzanian gospel singer Rehema. UPDATE: Renowned gospel singer Israel Mbonyi has arrived in #Tanzania, where he is set to perform this Saturday, in a concert dubbed 'Wakati wa Mungu Festival.' pic.twitter.com/WWwcmiqDkk — The New Times (Rwanda) (@NewTimesRwanda) December 6, 2025 Last year, Mbonyi won the Best International Worship Artist award at the Tanzania Gospel Music Awards, held at Mlimani City, for his hit ‘Sikiliza,’ one of his most impactful Swahili worship songs. His participation in this year’s festival is expected to attract large crowds, as his music continues to resonate deeply with worshippers across East Africa. ALSO READ: Israel Mbonyi to debut his New Year concerts in Rubavu Mbonyi’s growing catalogue of Kiswahili songs has further strengthened his connection with audiences in Tanzania and the wider East African region. Hits such as Nina Siri, Sikiliza, and Sitamuacha have boosted his popularity, allowing listeners to engage more intimately with his message in their own language.
