High turnout as Urban Boyz launches new album

HUYE Friday was a memorable night for Urban Boyz as the group launched its second album, dubbed “Ishyamba”, before a huge crowd at the National University of Rwanda.The University’s main auditorium was filled beyond capacity, that moving around was almost impossible.Backed by three young dancers, Urban Boyz performed a number of hits from their new album including “Sipiriyani”, “Reka Mpfukame” and “Take it off” and concluded with the album’s cover song ‘Ishyamba”.Ishyamba album comprises 12 tracks.A number of local artists performed at the concert, including hip hop stars Jay Polly, Paccy and Riderman, R&B artistes Tom Close, King James and Christopher and Afro-beat singer Kamichi, among others.The concert, which started at 7pm, ended at 00:20 am.Humble J, one of the three singers making up Urban Boyz, thanked the fans for their support.Alex Muyoboke, the group’s manager, told The New Times after the concert: “I am satisfied. The performance was wonderful. It all happened as I wished”.“Ishyamba” is the second album the group has launched since they entered the music career. In 2010 they launched their debut album, “Gatebe Gatoki”.

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High turnout as Urban Boyz launches new album