Israel Mbonyi Sets New Goal Ahead of Upcoming ‘Icyambu 4’ Concert
Following the release of his latest single “Sitamuacha,” celebrated gospel artist Israel Mbonyi has announced a new plan to continuously release more songs from his upcoming album “Hobe” ahead of his much-anticipated ‘Icyambu 4’ concert scheduled for December 2025.
The award-winning Rwandan singer revealed that he intends to drop a new song every week until the concert, ensuring that his fans remain engaged and spiritually uplifted throughout the journey.“There will be no breaks people need to dance and praise. After releasing my first song, I plan to continue releasing one every week until December when we meet at the concert,” Mbonyi said.
The “Hobe” album, officially launched on October 6, 2025, at Intare Conference Arena, features 14 tracks performed in three languages Kinyarwanda, English, and Swahili. It blends multiple genres, including Amapiano, traditional Rwandan rhythms, and contemporary gospel sounds, showcasing Mbonyi’s musical versatility.
As Mbonyi continues to release new tracks, he is also intensively preparing for “Icyambu 4”, the fourth edition of his popular worship concert series. The previous three editions were massive successes, with the most recent one filling up BK Arena to capacity. “Hobe” marks
Mbonyi’s fifth studio album, following his earlier projects:
Number One (2015) – launched at Kigali Serena Hotel
Intashyo (2017) – launched at Camp Kigali
Icyambu (2022) – launched at BK Arena
Nk’Umusirikare (2023)
Known for his soulful voice and deep spiritual lyrics, Israel Mbonyi continues to inspire audiences across Africa and beyond. With his new weekly song release plan, fans can expect a steady stream of uplifting music leading up to what promises to be one of the biggest gospel events of the year “Icyambu 4.”



