Tom Close

Muyombo, the second of three children,[1] was born on 28 October 1984 to Edward Karangwa and Faith Grace Dukuze[2] in the Masindi District of Uganda. After beginning his primary education in Uganda, Muyombo relocated to Rwanda, where he completed his secondary education at Kiziguro secondary school and the French Lycée de Kigali. In fourth grade, he began singing in church choirs. He completed a university degree in Human Medicine at the National University of Rwanda and is employed as a doctor at the national police hospital located in Kigali.[1]

In 2005 Muyombo formed his first group with four friends under the name Afro-Saints, recording five songs between 2006 and 2007 but without gaining popular success. His first single as a solo artist, "Mbwira", was recorded in November 2007 and was followed by the release of his debut album, Kuki, in May 2008. He recorded four more albums between 2008 and 2013, entitled Subeza, Ntubanyurwa, Komeza Utsinde and Mbabariara Ugaruke.[2]

In 2013 Tom Close described his style as "Afrobeat, Dancehall, Pop and RnB with an African style".[1] He has collaborated with numerous Rwandan and international artists, including Professor Jay, Radio and Weasel, General Ozzey, Knowless and Sean Kingston. He has toured widely in Rwanda and the countries of the East African Community, and performed in the United States in 2011.[1] Among his influences are Chris Brown and Usher.[2]