Top Ten (10) Musicians In Rwanda In 2024

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Daniella Sunday, 8 September 2024, 1:39 am

The music Industry is a tough and competitive space, however, we have curated a list of the Top Ten (10) Musicians In Rwanda In 2024. If you listen to Rwanda music and you are interested in knowing the Top Ten (10) Musicians In Rwanda In 2024 then this article is for you, to read and enjoy.

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1. Meddy

Rwandan singer and songwriter Ngabo Médard Jobert, known by his stage name Meddy, was born on August 7, 1989. He rose to fame in 2017 when he was globally recognized after the release of his song “Slowly” which has over 82 million views, keeping him at the top 1 on our list.

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2. Bruce Melodie

Itahiwacu Bruce, also known by Bruce Melodie, alias Munyakazi, is a singer from Rwanda who won the eighth season of Primus Guma Guma Super Star (PGGSS).

He is the creator and founder of the record label Igitangaza Music. He was in the church choir at a younger age, which helped fuel his passion for music. Bruce Melody released the track “When She Is Around” in October 2023, featuring “Shaggy,” a Jamaican international hitmaker.

One of His songs ‘Katerina’ has over 13 million views on YouTube as of March 2023.

3. The Ben

Rwandan singer-songwriter Benjamin Mugisha, better known by his stage name The Ben, was born on January 9, 1987. After his song “I’m in Love” was released in October 2012, Ben became the first recipient of the Award for Best Music Artist in the Diaspora, and a new music category was created at the 2012 Salax Music Award Presentations in Rwanda.

His ‘Vazi’ video has received over 5.4 million views.

4. Andy Bumuntu

Rwandan singer Andy Kayigi, better known by his professional name, Andy Bumuntu, was born in Rwanda in 1994. He is an R&B and Afro-soul musician who has been progressively more well-known since the release of Ndashaje. One of his songs ‘On Fire’ has over 12 million views.

5. Christopher Muneza

Muneza Christophe, also known as Christopher Muneza, is a singer, songwriter, and performer from Rwanda. He gives credit for his accomplishments to both himself and his mentor Clement Ishimwe, who auditioned him at the age of 15. In seasons six and seven of Primus Guma Guma Superstar (PGGSS), he came second. His jam song ‘Nibido’ has gained over 4 million views.

6. Clarisse Karasira

Clarisse Karasira is a singer, poet, social preacher, and supporter of children’s rights from Rwanda. In 2018, she left her career as a journalist to release her debut single. Her career took off, and she currently has over 40 million views on YouTube and is working on her fourth album. Her popular song “Ntizagushuke,” which has received over 3.3 million views as of March 2023, is her most well-known work.

7. Niyo Bosco

24-year-old Niyokwizerwa Bosco also referred to as Niyo Bosco, is a guitarist, songwriter, and performer from Rwanda. He was a little prodigy who went on to become one of the most unique and imaginative musicians. He is also well-known for being a songwriter. Among the many songs he has composed are Ibuye by Vestine & Dorcas, Ishyano, Urungi, and others. His hit single ‘Piyapuresha’, has gained over 3.5 million views which makes it one of his most famous songs. Malaria made him blind at the age of twelve.

8. Social Mula

The 24-year-old singer Social Mula, also known as Lambert Mugwaneza, is well-known in the Rwandan music industry, His songs have won over a lot of Rwandans to their hearts, social Mula is the composer of all but three of his seventeen songs. One of his popular is ‘Ma Vie’, which has gained over 5.6 million views.

9. King James

Rwandan afrobeats and R&B musician James Ruhumuriza also known by his stage name, King Kames started his career in music in 2006 where he opened shows for a variety of singers. He has since achieved commercial success and established himself as a unique performer in the Rwandan music industry. His sit song ‘Ikitegerezo’ had over 3 million views.

10. The Boss Papa

As one of the greatest musicians in Rwanda, The Boss Papa is known for his song “Mariya Jeanne ya Nsengiyumva.” Currently, as of March 2023, the song has over 3.5 million views. People from all over the nation have come to be his fans.

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In Conclusion

Tanzania has a whole lot of artists, but the ones mentioned above worked hard to get to the top 10 today, as a Tanzanian artist you can also be among the top 10 if your hard work starts to pay off. If you found this article useful please share it with others.