Ariel Wayz
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Ariel Wayz Uwayezu Arielle | |
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 Ariel Wayz in 2022 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 2000 (age 25–26) |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Label | Zoliberry Music |
| Website | https://music.zoliberry.com/ |
Uwayezu Arielle (born 2000), known by her stage name Ariel Wayz, is a Rwandan singer.
Early life and education
[edit]Wayz was born in 2000 in Rubavu, Western Province as the fifth child in a family of eight.[1]
Her mother sung in Orchestre Ingeri during the 1990s.[2]
She successfully auditioned for a Nyundo School of Music scholarship in 2015, starting in 2016.[2]
Career
[edit]Wayz was a co-founder and the vocal lead for the Symphony music band.[2]
Her single The Boy from Us is a collaboration with Jumper Keellu and took part in the New Generation (band)'s production of the song Ndaryohewe.[2]
In 2021, Wayz released Away.[3]
In 2022, she released the song 10 Days with an associated music video.[4] The video was directed by Frery Nkotanyi, produced by Kenny Pro, mixed and mastered by Davydenko and 3D Records, and features Donia Sbika.[4]
In 2023, Wayz was nominated in the Best Artist - Rwanda category at Trace Awards.[5]
Personal life
[edit]Ariel Wayz has dated musical artist Juno Kizigenza.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ariel Wayz, Juno Kizigenza Relationship End in Tears – KT PRESS" https://www.ktpress.rw/2021/12/ariel-wayz-juno-kizigenza-relationship-end-in-tears/
- ^ a b c d Nsabimana, Eddie (29 May 2020). "Ariel Wayz: The fast rising girl with a golden voice".
- ^ "Ariel Wayz 'overwhelmed' as 'Away' takes musical world by storm; Kizigenza weighs in". The New Times | Rwanda. 2021-06-21. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
- ^ a b c "'Idebe', Ariel Wayz and Israel Mbonyi's new videos dominate the talk of the town". The New Times | Rwanda. 2022-01-12. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
- ^ Grein, Paul (21 October 2023). "Rema & Davido Are Top Winners at 2023 Trace Awards, Celebrating African Music (Full Winners List)". Billboard. Retrieved 5 November 2023.