Sometimes love does not begin with a smile, a glance, or a conversation. Sometimes, it begins with a name. For Samuel Habimana, popularly known as Crezo G, love started the moment he heard the name Rwibutso long before he noticed her character or appearance. What followed became a story of patience, faith, and intentional love.
When their paths first crossed
Habimana and Belise Rwibutso first met in 2020 during a visit to one of his workmates. That visit led him to a Sunday prayer group that brought together believers from different churches. At the time, Rwibutso was still young and focused on her studies, while Habimana was emotionally tied to another relationship that was slowly failing.
The prayer meetings left a deep impression on him. Drawn by the spiritual atmosphere, he asked for the group’s schedule so he could attend regularly. Interestingly, neither of them noticed each other at first. Rwibutso even thought Habimana was arrogant, while he initially admired one of her friends before stepping back after learning she already had a child.
The name that changed everything
After one prayer session, Habimana sat under a tree working on his laptop. That Sunday, Rwibutso joined him. A simple conversation followed, and he asked for her phone number. It was then that he learned her family name Rwibutso.
The name immediately fascinated him. He later admitted, with humor, that her name attracted him before she did. To him, unique names mattered deeply, and that single detail made him see her differently.
Despite receiving her number, Habimana waited two months before calling. When he finally did, she declined to meet him because she had not planned for it. Rather than discouraging him, her firmness revealed a strong personality that made him admire her even more.
A love confession that required patience
On 1 November 2021, after a year of knowing each other, Habimana confessed his feelings. He was honest enough to admit he was still in another relationship and hoped she would help him move on. Rwibutso refused immediately, telling him she could not be involved with a man who was already committed elsewhere.
Habimana respected her decision and stepped back. Eight months later, after choosing to remain single and reflect on his life, he invited her for a serious conversation at his home. They talked, bonded, and even rode a bicycle together an intentional choice, despite his financial stability, because he did not want money to define their connection.
When she finally chose him
On 16 December 2022, Rwibutso called Habimana with unexpected words. She told him that since he entered her life, many things had changed, and she had come to love him. If he agreed, she was ready.
That moment marked the beginning of their official relationship.
Habimana proposed on 29 March 2023, promising to marry her before the end of the year. Soon after, life presented a new opportunity a scholarship for his master’s studies. After discussing it together, they agreed to postpone the wedding until he completed his program.
In January 2024, Habimana left for Burera District to begin his studies. During his absence, Rwibutso faced pressure from friends and family who doubted he would return to marry her. Some even encouraged her to leave the country. She refused, choosing faith in their relationship instead.
Habimana graduated in August 2024, completing the one-year program. On 1 November 2025, the couple officially celebrated their engagement with family, friends, and their faith community as witnesses.
Habimana’s advice on building a strong relationship
Through his journey, Habimana believes that choosing the right partner matters more than wealth or status. He values a woman who understands herself, accepts her past, and uses that wisdom to shape her future.
Flexibility, he says, is more important than perfection. A strong relationship requires partners who can learn, adjust, and accept correction without turning every issue into conflict. He also emphasizes the importance of a focused lifestyle, preferring calmness and purpose over excessive nightlife and instability.
To him, harmony matters deeply. A partner should be able to blend naturally into one’s circle of friends. Today, he is grateful that he and Rwibutso often think alike and share the same mindset.
Love, Honesty, and Humility in Marriage
Habimana admits that he never doubted Rwibutso’s commitment. He says he trusted her from the beginning. What attracted him most were her eyes and her face, which drew him in from the very first moment.
Like any couple, they have disagreements, but Habimana openly admits that he is always the first to apologize. Even when joking about what he might change about her, he does so lightly, showing comfort rather than criticism.
A message to young couples
For Habimana, true success is not measured by money, degrees, or appearances. It is found in choosing someone whose character aligns with your life direction.
His message to young men is simple but powerful: work hard, stay grounded, and never try to impress a woman with money. Real love, he believes, grows through honesty, patience, and shared values.
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