Raymond Shaban Mwakyusa (born 22 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
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.
Song title Year Ref.
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"Kwetu" 2016
"Natafuta Kiki" 2016
"Sugu" 2017
"Mbeleko" 2017
"Shikwambi" 2017
"Zezeta" 2017
"Chuma Ulete"2017
"Unaibiwa" 2017
Awards and nominations
Rayvanny awards and nominations
[show]Awards and nominations
Totals
Awards won 1
Nominations 2
MTV Africa Music Awards 2016[edit]
Year Nominee/work Award Result
2016 Himself Breakthrough Act Nominated[13]
BET Awards 2017[edit]
Year Nominee/work Awards Result
2017 Himself International Viewers' Choice Won[14]
African Muzik Magazine Awards 2017[edit]
Year Nominee/work Awards Result
2017 Himself Best Newcomer Nominated[15].
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