Padiri Uwimana, a Catholic priest from Rwanda and currently residing in Germany, has released a new Afrobeat song titled "Umwami Wanjye" on October 1, 2026. The song marks his return to the music scene after 388 days without releasing new music. Padiri Uwimana is known for his hit songs such as "True Life", "Loved-You", "Umuriro", "Nyirigira", and "Yaratsinze". He is a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Nyundo and serves as the Spiritual Director at St Elisabeth Parish in Erfurt, Germany.
The new song "Umwami Wanjye" is in the Afrobeat genre and features a young German girl who has captured the attention of many with her charm and performance in the music video. According to Padiri Uwimana, the young girl is one of his parishioners in Germany and was chosen for the music video as she had expressed her desire to feature in the song. The song was produced by Popieeh and directed by Director DUDEstin Levis.
Padiri Uwimana's music focuses on popular genres among the youth, including Hiphop, Reggae, and Afrobeat. He has been involved in music for a long time, but his primary role is as a priest. His music is a way for him to express himself and spread the gospel to the youth. In an interview with InyaRwanda TV, Padiri Uwimana mentioned that he had taken a break from music to focus on his priestly duties and to oversee the production of his songs.
The release of "Umwami Wanjye" comes after Padiri Uwimana had expressed frustration with producers who he claimed were delaying the release of his songs. He mentioned that some producers had told him that equipment had been lost or stolen, but he suspected that they were not being truthful. Padiri Uwimana's last song, "Mubyeyi Ugirira Bambe", released on September 8, 2025, in collaboration with Rwanda Catholic All Stars Junior, received positive feedback and has been viewed over 243,000 times on YouTube.
Padiri Uwimana has been a priest for 14 years and has faced skepticism about his longevity in the priesthood. Despite this, he remains committed to his role and plans to continue producing music in various genres, including songs in the German language. His music is a way for him to connect with the youth and spread the gospel.
The priest is currently in Rwanda on a break and has asked his fans to enjoy and dance to his new song "Umwami Wanjye" as a way to praise God. He is known for his collaborations with other artists, including Ama G The Black on the song "Umuriro". Padiri Uwimana's music has gained popularity among the youth, and his new song is expected to be well-received.
Padiri Uwimana's return to the music scene with "Umwami Wanjye" is significant, as it marks a new chapter in his music career. His fans have been eagerly waiting for new music from him, and the release of this song is expected to bring joy and inspiration to many. With his unique blend of music and spirituality, Padiri Uwimana continues to make a positive impact on the music industry.
Key points
- Padiri Uwimana releases new Afrobeat song "Umwami Wanjye" after 388 days without new music.
- The song features a young German girl and is produced by Popieeh and directed by Director DUDEstin Levis.
- Padiri Uwimana plans to continue producing music in various genres, including songs in the German language.
