Ariel Wayz
Rwandan singer (born 2000)
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Uwayezu Arielle (born 2000), known by her stage name Ariel Wayz, is a Rwandan singer.
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/ |
Early life and education
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
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
Ariel Wayz has dated musical artist Juno Kizigenza.[4]