PaPi Clever and Dorcas Ingabire are a Rwandan couple who have made a name for themselves in the gospel music industry. PaPi Clever Tuyizere, a vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, producer, and worship leader, has been passionate about music since he was young. He joined primary and secondary school cho...
PaPi Clever and Dorcas Ingabire are a Rwandan couple who have made a name for themselves in the gospel music industry. PaPi Clever Tuyizere, a vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, producer, and worship leader, has been passionate about music since he was young. He joined primary and secondary school choirs and participated in a music competition called Zion Temple Church Talent in 2016, which gave his music career a profound kickstart. He studied music at Kigali Music School and later taught at the institution. He also matriculated at Rwanda Polytechnic for an IT course, believing that music alone wouldn’t be a reliable career. He met Dorcas Ingabire, who had also grown up as a choir member, and they got married in 2019. They collaborated in shaping their music career and are currently blessed with two children. PaPi and Dorcas started their YouTube channel before the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, which led to restrictions on movement. They took the opportunity to conduct online worship sessions, which propelled their YouTube channel as their subscriptions took a transcendent rise. They were invited to perform at the Overflow Africa Worship Conference in 2022 and hosted their first concert in Kigali in January 2023, dubbed Yavuze Yego, which means “He said yes.” Their song “Ameniweka Huru Kweli” has over 23 million views on YouTube and is still trending on social media as it penetrates into the hearts of gospel music fans. It resonates with the Biblical message of John 14:6, which speaks of Jesus being the way, the truth, and the life, and that no one goes to the Father except through Jesus. They have released several songs that have touched the hearts of many gospel music fans. Here are some of their popular songs: 1. Ameniweka Huru Kweli: This song has over a million views on YouTube and is still trending on social media. It speaks of Jesus being the way, the truth, and the life, and that no one goes to the Father except through Jesus 2. Sitasumbuka: This song is a beautiful Swahili worship song that encourages believers to trust in God’s provision and care2 3. Nakupenda: This song is a love song to God, expressing the duo’s deep affection and devotion to Him 4. Yavuze Yego: This song was performed at their first concert in Kigali in January 2023. It is a joyful and uplifting song that celebrates God’s faithfulness and goodness Birakomeye: This song is a Kinyarwanda worship song that expresses gratitude to God for His blessings and mercy These are just a few of the many beautiful songs that PaPi Clever and Dorcas have created. Their music is a testament to their faith and their desire to share the love of God with others.
