By : Our Reporter | Kigali | [Date: 03 November 2026]
KIGALI – The entire large singing family of Inyenyeri z’Ijuru Choir / Inyenyeri z’Ijuru Fellows (Z’Ijuru Group), the popular Seventh-Day Adventist Choir based at SDA Mahembe, is mourning the death of the biological mother of one of its members, Mr. SHEMA CYUSA Fidel.
The news was confirmed on Monday through an official condolence poster released by the leadership of the Inyenyeri z’Ijuru family.
THE MESSAGE
In the official poster titled “INYENYERI Z’IJURU FELLOWS / Z’IJURU GROUP”, the family expressed deep sorrow:
“We are deeply saddened to inform you and to condole our member SHEMA CYUSA Fidel, who lost his mother. He lost his biological mother, our mother.”
The message further reads:
“Our brother, in these difficult times we comfort you and tell you that we are not with you only in joy, but also in sorrow.”
“May God give you strength and comfort and sustain you and your family in these moments of sorrow. Be strong, God is our refuge.”
WHO IS INYENYERI Z’IJURU?
According to Google and SDA Radio Kigali, Inyenyeri z’Ijuru Choir SDA Mahembe is one of Rwanda’s most loved gospel choirs. The choir is famous for powerful worship anthems such as NZIRATA, HASARA, IBINYEJANA, IKANGUKA, IZUZURA and CORONA VIRUS gospel song that trended during the pandemic. The group operates under the handle @inyenyerizijuruchoir on YouTube with thousands of views.
The Fellows Group is the extended large family comprising current members, former members, fans and friends of the choir united by faith.
REACTIONS
Following the announcement, messages of condolence have been pouring in from fellow choirs, church members and gospel music lovers across Rwanda, all standing in solidarity with SHEMA CYUSA Fidel and his family.
The family of Inyenyeri z’Ijuru concluded: “We are together with you in these moments of sorrow.”
May the soul of Mama rest in eternal peace. May God comfort the family.
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Contact for Tributes: Inyenyeri z’Ijuru Fellows
Follow: @inyenyerizijuruchoir | SDA Mahembe
