{"id":87,"date":"2025-08-24T21:09:35","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T21:09:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/burimunsi.xyz\/?p=87"},"modified":"2025-08-24T21:09:37","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T21:09:37","slug":"abakorerayesu-choir-re-releases-aritamurura-in-powerful-live-recording","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/burimunsi.xyz\/?p=87","title":{"rendered":"Abakorerayesu Choir Re-releases \u201cAritamurura\u201d in Powerful Live Recording"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Kigali, Rwanda <\/em>\u2014 Abakorerayesu Choir, one of Rwanda\u2019s most celebrated gospel choirs since 1992, has released a new version of the beloved song <em>\u201cAritamurura\u201d<\/em> in a modern <strong>Live Recording<\/strong> format, more than eight years after it first touched the hearts of worshippers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally written by <strong>Joyeuse<\/strong>, the track has now been enriched with new arrangements by highly skilled gospel musicians. The audio production was handled by <strong>Nicholas<\/strong>, while the video was directed by <strong>Musinga<\/strong> and polished by <strong>Eddy Cuts<\/strong>. Recording and pre-mix were done at <strong>New Melody Industries<\/strong>, founded by <strong>Josue Shimwa<\/strong>, who also coached the singers. Sound engineering was managed by <strong>David<\/strong> and <strong>S-Janvier<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why the remake?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <strong>Mamille Mukangemanyi<\/strong>, the Choir\u2019s General Director, the decision to remake <em>Aritamurura<\/em> came from the overwhelming love and continued demand for the song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201c<em>Aritamurura<\/em> is a song that has been deeply loved by many people, and even today, they still request it. We decided to remake it in a modern Live Recording format so that it can continue to bless people in a fresh way,\u201d Mamille explained.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>She added that the new version includes richer instrumentals, a short Swahili message to reach a wider audience, and deeper emotional delivery from the choir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The message behind the song<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The choir highlights two main themes of <em>Aritamurura<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Declaring the victory of Jesus Christ.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comforting people by reminding them that Jesus has the power and authority to deliver them.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Renowned gospel artist <strong>Dominic Ashimwe<\/strong>, known for songs like <em>Ashimwe<\/em>, <em>Nemerewe Kwinjira<\/em>, and <em>Ntihinduka<\/em>, testified about how the song touched him, writing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cLet those with fearful hearts be at peace, let those who are troubled be still, for in the morning, He will deliver. Amen!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The choir\u2019s mission and legacy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 1992, Abakorerayesu Choir has now spent <strong>33 years<\/strong> spreading the gospel through music. They have written over 100 songs, including <em>Nshingiye<\/em>, <em>Yamfashe Ukuboko<\/em>, <em>Dawidi<\/em>, <em>Inyenyeli<\/em>, and <em>Uri Imana y\u2019Icyubahiro<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond singing, the choir is known for acts of compassion and charity, fulfilling the biblical call in Matthew 25:35: <em>\u201cFor I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They have also ministered internationally, including a 2015 mission in Tanzania that lasted a week, where over 80 people gave their lives to Christ and many others were strengthened in their faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Their heartfelt desire<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mamille concluded with the choir\u2019s constant prayer and vision:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cOur greatest desire is that the Gospel of Christ we share through songs may reach far and wide, bringing transformation\u2014helping people leave darkness and walk into the light.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kigali, Rwanda \u2014 Abakorerayesu Choir, one of Rwanda\u2019s most celebrated gospel choirs since 1992, has released a new version of the beloved song \u201cAritamurura\u201d in a modern Live Recording format, more than eight years after it first touched the hearts of worshippers. 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