Six songs to add to your weekend playlist
Saturday, March 02, 2024
The new song titled 'Wowe Gusa' by Aliel Wayz, has garnered over 570,000 views in under two weeks.

Rwandan artistes are continuously releasing great music, and fans are loving it as they participate in dance challenges of the new songs.

From Ariel Wayz’s latest release ‘Wowe Gusa’ to a notable collaboration with renowned Rwandan producer Bob Pro, featuring talented artistes Kenny Sol and Kivumbi King, The New Times suggests some fresh tunes to add to your playlist this weekend.

‘Wowe Gusa’

Vocalist Ariel Wayz’s latest track, a love song, brings out her vocal prowess, with lyrics that have captivated many, even sparking TikTok trends. The song has garnered over 570,000 views in under two weeks.

‘Jugumila’

The collaboration between DJ Phil Peter featuring Chriss Eazy and Kevin Kade was a perfect fit. The track gained popularity even before its official release, and when it finally dropped six days ago, fans were thrilled.

The song is so catchy that it makes you want to sing along, and the video clearly demonstrates the effort put into making it perfect. ‘Jugumila’ dance challenges are popular on various music platforms, with the song garnering over 600,000 views on YouTube.

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'Sesa’

It’s been a while since Singer Ross Kana released any new music after his appearance in ‘Fou de toi’. His return with ‘Sesa’, produced by Element Eleéeh, has once again given fans a reason to love his music and amazing melodies.

The love song is making rounds on social media platforms, yet another reason to appreciate young talented musicians in Rwanda’s music scene.

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‘Fine’

Another great collaboration from Shemi and Juno Kizigenza is among the trending songs at the moment. The song has garnered over 400,000 views in 10 days on YouTube.

‘Your side’

The collaboration between top producer Bob Pro, featuring Kenny Sol and Kivumbi King, ‘Your Side’, provided music enthusiasts with another song to enjoy and dance to.

This track is from Bob Pro’s first album, which came after ‘For Life’, another successful hit. Kenny Sol and Kivumbi collaborated to craft a captivating sound that elevated the song to one of the top tracks.

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Zana’

Fast-rising singer Da Rest and Nel Ngabo collaborated on a song dedicated to people in love. Both singers added a soulful touch to the song, making it sound even more cheerful and romantic.

If you are looking for a slow song with great melodies ‘Zana’ is for you.