Rayvanny

Rayvanny
Birth name Raymond Shaban Mwakyusa
Also known as Rayvanny
Born (1993-08-22) 22 August 1993
Mbeya, Tanzania
Origin Mbeya, Tanzania
Genres Bongo flava, afro-pop
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, dancer
Instruments Vocals, piano, guitar, drums
Years active 2011–present
Labels WCB Wasafi
Associated acts Diamond Platnumz, Rich Mavoko, Harmonize, Jason Derulo, Djbucks, Jah Praiza, Koredebello, DjMaphorisa

Raymond Shaban Mwakyusa (born 22nd August 1993), better known by his stage name Rayvanny, is a Tanzanian musician,[1][2] songwriter and dancer from the WCB Wasafi Records label under Diamond Platnumz leadership. Rayvanny is best known by his song "Kwetu", which introduced him to the world. Rayvanny was mentioned by MTV Base among "Acts To Look Out For" in 2017.[3]

Career

In 2011, when Rayvanny was in still primary school, he realized his passion for music. He won a rap freestyle competition. In 2012 he joined a music group called Tip Top Connection, where he got more experience in his music career and connected with a lot of artists.

In 2015 he decided to officially join one of the biggest record labels, WCB Wasafi Records,[4] which is managed and under the leadership of Diamond Platnumz. He released his first song, "Kwetu", in 2016. It became a hit in East Africa.

In 2016, Rayvanny was nominated for an MTV Africa Music Award[5] in the category of Breakthrough Act 2016. In 2017 he was also nominated for several music awards, such as AEUSA for Best New Talent, Uganda Entertainment Award for Best African Act, and BET Award for International Viewers' Choice.[6]

Discography

Songs
Song title Year Ref.[4][7]
"Kwetu" 2016
"Natafuta Kiki" 2016
"Sugu" 2017
"Mbeleko" 2017
"Shikwambi" 2017
"Zezeta" 2017
"Chuma Ulete" 2017
"Unaibiwa" 2017
Collaboration songs
Song title Year Main artist Ref.
"Salome" 2016 Diamond Platnumz [8]
"Kijuso" 2017 Queen Darling [9][10]
"Zilipendwa" 2017 WCB Wasafi Artists (Rayvanny, Rich Mavoko, Diamond Platnumz, Maromboso, Harmonize, Lava Lava, Queen Darling) [11][12]

Awards and nominations

Rayvanny awards and nominations
Totals
Awards won 1
Nominations 2

MTV Africa Music Awards 2016

Year Nominee/work Award Result
2016 Himself Breakthrough Act Nominated[13]

BET Awards 2017

Year Nominee/work Awards Result
2017 Himself International Viewers' Choice Won[14]

African Muzik Magazine Awards 2017

Year Nominee/work Awards Result
2017 Himself Best Newcomer Nominated[15]

References

  1. ↑ "Coke Studio Season 3 - Rayvanny". www.coke.co.za. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
  2. ↑ "Raymond aka Rayvanny Biography, Music and Career". Informationcradle. 2017-05-26. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
  3. ↑ "mtv news | top african acts to lookout for in 2017 | MTV Africa". www.mtvbase.com. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
  4. 1 2 "Wasafi". www.wasafi.com. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
  5. ↑ "mtv news | final stage of nominations for mamas | MTV Africa". www.mtvbase.com. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
  6. ↑ "Diamond Platnumz boy Ray Vanny wins East Africa's second BET Award". Matooke Republic. 2017-06-24. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
  7. ↑ "You searched for RAYVANNY - Notjustok East Africa". Notjustok East Africa. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
  8. ↑ "mtv news | diamond platnumz and rayvanny release "salome" | MTV Africa". www.mtvbase.com. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
  9. ↑ "VIDEO : Queen Darleen Ft. Rayvanny - Kijuso - Notjustok East Africa". Notjustok East Africa. 2017-02-20. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
  10. ↑ "Queen Darleen FT Rayvanny – Kijuso (Audio) | Bongo Exclusive". Bongo Exclusive. 2016-12-22. Retrieved 2018-02-11.
  11. ↑ "MTV News |wcb wasafi's artists collaborate on "zilipendwa" | MTV Africa". www.mtvbase.com. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
  12. ↑ "Diamond Platnumz, Harmonize, Rich Mavoko, Rayvanny - Zilipendwa (Official Video) - AfroFire". AfroFire. 2017-08-26. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
  13. ↑ http://www.mtvbase.com/news/final-stage-of-nominations-for-mamas/na8xcd/
  14. ↑ http://www.bet.com/shows/bet-awards/2017/bet-international/nominees/international-viewers-choice-award.html/
  15. ↑ https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/afrimma-nominations-list-revealed/
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