For what would be a first, BK Arena, the biggest indoor arena in East Africa, completely sold out. Not for a basketball game or a secular celebrity, rather for the one-man show, Israel Mbonyi’s concert.
On the evening of December 25, 2022, all roads led to BK Arena, where Rwandan Gospel fans were in for a Christmas treat at the ’Icyambu Live concert’. The concert, which was long sold out, was truly one for the books as written by The New Times.
Even if management did not breach what has now become the city code, starting the concert late, fans told this paper that they were pleased with the event’s overall organisation. "There was no sound system or technical glitch," or, at the very least, not as bad as others,” some noted.
The concert, which took place on the day that Christians celebrate Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ, began around 7:30 PM. Israel Mbonyi shared stage with amazing Gospel singers; Annette Murava, James and Daniella and Danny Mutabazi.
After the concert, Israel Mbonyi went to his instagram page and wrote that he is thankful to God and to the Kigalians. "Sinzi icyo navuga, gusa ndashimye bimvuye ku mutima [I don’t know what I can say, but i thank you from my heart bottom]" - Israel Mbonyi posted.
BK Arena posted on Instagram "Many blessings to you Israel Mbonyi for making this Christmas🎄 truly a Merry one for all of us! We celebrated, worshipped, and danced to all our favorite songs in a night filled with so much joy and inspiration.
A special appreciation to everyone for making it a SOLD OUT event, we are glad you chose to spend your day with us".
It is the 1st Sold Out concert at BK Arena
