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| Isreal Mbonyi (l) was on an interview where he was asked to consider having a song with Stivo Simple Boy (r). |
Rwandese gospel singer Israel Mbonyi is in the country where he is scheduled to hold a concert. The beloved singer was given a heroic, warm welcome by fans who expressed their joy to have the singer in the country. During his interview on TV 47, the Nina Siri hitmaker recalled his first time in Kenya and how he used a boda boda to meet a producer in Kasarani. How Israel Mbonyi made Nina Siri song He narrated that he was with two other people on the same boda boda ride and that he enjoyed the ride. Mbonyi also shared how God inspired his Nina Siri viral song and revealed that it came to him through a dream. “That time, I was praying and asking what’s next, what’s the next move. I don’t know what’s left and the same night I had a dream. And someone was singing that song in my ears. In the morning, when I sat on the keyboard, all the words just came, and I started writing. The second night, again, that person sang, and that’s how the song came, and I knew God wanted me to sing in Swahili,” he said. When asked about his relationship status, the singer declined to answer if he was seeing someone. He said: “Who said I am single? I do not know about being single but I am having a wedding on Saturday somewhere, someday. The secret is Jesus, but we are praying and waiting.” Dr Ofweneke pitches Stivo Simple Boy to Mbonyi At some point during the interview, the host, Dr Ofweneke, suggested that he should collaborate with budding singer Stivo Simple Boy. Ofweneke said: “There is one artiste that I really think is important that you do a project with him. The whole country will appreciate him. When you go back to your room, you can do a little research on him. He is called Stivo Simple Boy. He is amazing, you and him same collabo.” However, Mbonyi, who had mistaken Simple Boy for someone else, laughed and noted that he would do homework on the singer. “I’ll Google him,” said Mbonyi. Here are some of the comments from social media users:@munenesophie3006 said: “Simple boy was just chilling.” @robbieglo7155 said: “Seriously, Dr Ofweneke, ati Stivo Simple Boy, the earth is hard.” @johnmburu6585 said: “Very cool guy indeed.” @myqueousoh5647 said: “Stivo was just resting, then boom.” Kenyans urge Mbonyi to visit country The award-winning gospel singer in May caused excitement after sending a message to Kenyans. The Rwandan singer greeted Kenyans on Facebook, a sign that he could visit the country to perform. Excited Kenyans invited him and urged the Nina Siri hitmaker to consider having a concert as his songs uplift them.
by Amondi Aroko
