Israel Mbonyi is a fast-rising and well celebrated gospel singer and minister. The pharmacist cum gospel singer, performer, entertainer, artist, musician, social media personality, online content creator, and YouTube star sings and uploads inspirational content for his viewers to enjoy.
Let’s delve into Israel Mbonyi’s biography, age, career, and many things to know about the gospel singer.
Israel Mbonyi Biography and Early Life
Israel Mbonyicyambu was born on the 20th of May, 1992.
Nationality
Israel hails from Kigali, the beautiful capital of Rwanda.
Israel’s passion for music blossomed from a young age. He was born to Christian parents in the Democratic Republic of Congo and grew up in the culturally rich city of Ruhengeri, Rwanda.
Educational Background
Despite dedicating most of his career to music, Israel holds a degree in Pharmacy, which he obtained from India. He has also nearly completed studies for a master’s degree in Public Health .
Musical Achievements and Journey
Israel learned music as a child, receiving training from a local music teacher in Musanze, Rwanda.
He later went into full-time music and his debut song, “Number One,” was released on March 10, 2014, along with his first album of the same title.
Notable Tracks
Some of the notable tracks from his early career include “Yankuyeho Urubanza,” “Ku Migezi,” “Nzibyo Nibwira,” and “Agasambi” .
Singing in Swahili
In 2023, Israel ventured into singing in Swahili, captivating audiences with his hit song “Nina Siri.”
The success of “Nina Siri” introduced him to a wide Swahili-speaking East African audience in Tanzania and Kenya.
Fun fact: Some fans, including former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, even mistook him for a Tanzanian national due to the song’s popularity.
