John”Congo Cowboy”Ntibonera is a christian singer-songwriter, a philanthropist and a storyteller originally from the democratic republic of the Congo . Ntibonera blends in elements from various genres to create his own unique sound including country music, soft pop rock mixed with his Congo traditional African sound. Ntibonera has received recognition award by the world top prominent listening room for songwriters in Nashville Teneese “Bluebird Cafe ” 2025 Golden pick contest winner Songwriter of the month for his song Congo Cowboy. in 2024 John made his debut at Bluebird cafe to play along side 4 times multi Grammy award winner songwriter Josh Kearl, the writer of “ Need you Now” by Lady A country group. He has also share the stage with Zack Kale writer of country artist Ella Langley and a writer and producer at Sonny Music Publishing. Ntibonera is serving as a member of a worship team at World Out Reach church in Murfreesboro TN under the leadership of Pastor Allen Jackson , and a music director 12 time Dove award winner producer Steven V. Taylor. As a former refugee, Ntibonera moved to the USA with his family from the Democratic Republic of Congo during his teenage years, Now living in music city Nashville Teneese. He began singing and writing songs as a means to survive in a refugee camp. John's first experience wearing shoes occurred when he was nine years old, as he had previously fled war without shoes. After settling in the United States, John and his brother founded the Ntibonera Foundation at Liberty University where he obtained his Bachelors degree in Government politics and policy. The organization is dedicated to providing shoes and humanitarian supplies to the people of Congo who have been affected by war as well as sending kids to school. John uses his music to share the gospel of christ, an advocate for peace, and a voice for the forgotten.