Rayvanny Explained

Rayvanny
Birth Name:Raymond Mwakyusa
Alias:Vannyboy .Chui.
Birth Date:1993 8, df=yes
Birth Place:Nzovwe, Mbeya Region, Tanzania
Origin:Tukuyu, Mbeya Region
Genre:Bongo flava, afro-pop
Occupation:Singer-songwriter, dancer
Instrument:Vocals, piano, guitar, drums
Years Active:2011–present
Label:WCB Wasafi (former)
Next Level Music (current)
Associated Acts:Diamond Platnumz, Zuchu, Mbosso, Lava Lava

Raymond Shaban (born 22 August 1993),[1] better known by his stage name Rayvanny, is a Tanzanian musician,[2] songwriter and recording artist who was signed under WCB Wasafi record label until July 2022. He was born and raised in Nzovwe ward of Mbeya city, located in Mbeya Region. He is the most successful bongo flava musician in Tanzania from Mbeya region. His songs are mainly in Swahili. He is also the founder and CEO of Next Level Music. 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.[3]

Later on August 1, 2022, a Colombian version of his song, Mama Tetema he made collaborating with a Colombian musician, Maluma won him an award in EAEA People's Choice, Best Global Collaboration category on East Africa Arts Entertainment Awards (EAEA)[4]

Rayvanny nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Latin Pop Album category for his collaboration with Colombian singer Maluma on their song “Mama Tetema” which was originally made by Rayvanny featuring Diamond Platnumz being produced by S2Kizzy. This song also featured on Maluma's album “Don Juan”, which was released in May 2023.

Career

In 2011, when Rayvanny was still in high 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,[5] 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[6] 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.[7]

In 2021, Rayvanny founded his own record label, Next Level Music and signed his first artist called Mac Voice.[8] [9]

In November 2021, Rayvanny collaborates with Maluma on the title "Mama Tetema". "Mama Tetema" was certified Disco de Oro in 2022 by RIAA.[10]

In July 2022, He left WCB to focus on his on Record Label, Next Level Music.[11]

Rayvanny holds several notable records including the record of being the first Tanzanian / African act to perform at the stage of MTV EMA, first Tanzanian act to clock 100 Million streams on Boomplay and the only Tanzanian artist to ever win a BET Award.[12] [13] [14]

Discography

Since his debut in 2016 under WCB Wasafi, Rayvanny has released 1 album and a total of 5 EPs.

Songs[15] !Song title!Year!Ref.[16]
"Kwetu"2016
"Natafuta Kiki"2016
"Sugu"2017
"Mbeleko"2017
"Shikwambi"2017
"Zezeta"2017
"Chuma Ulete"2017
"Unaibiwa"2017
"Chuchuma"2019
"Tetema"2019
"Chuchuma"2019
"Gimi Dat"2019[17]
Collaboration songs!Song title!Year!Main artist!Ref.
"Salome"2016Diamond Platnumz[18]
"Kijuso"2017Queen Darleen[19] [20]
"Zilipendwa"2017WCB Wasafi Artists (Rayvanny, Rich Mavoko, Diamond Platnumz, Mbosso, Harmonize, Lava Lava, Queen Darleen)[21] [22]
"Pepeta"2019
Patati Patata2021Roki Featuring Koffi Olomide and Rayvanny
"Pepeta"2019
"Mama Tetema"2021Maluma Featuring Rayvanny
"I Miss You"2022Zuchu[23]
"Mapopo"2022Mavokali Featuring Rayvanny

Awards and nominations

Rayvanny
Wins:2
Nominations:3

MTV Africa Music Awards

|-|2016|Himself|Breakthrough Act|[24]

BET Awards

|-|2017|Himself|International Viewers' Choice Award|[25]

African Muzik Magazine Awards

|-|2017|Himself|Best Newcomer|[26]

Afrimma

|-|2022|Himself|Best Male East Africa|[27]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rayvanny . 2024-07-19 . YouTube . en.
  2. Web site: Coke Studio Season 3 – Rayvanny. www.coke.co.za. en. 3 October 2017.
  3. Web site: mtv news top african acts to lookout for in 2017 MTV Africa. www.mtvbase.com. 3 October 2017.
  4. Web site: Derola . Kelvin . 2022-08-02 . List Of East Africa Arts Entertainment Awards Winners 2022 - Offblogmedia . 2022-08-12 . en-US.
  5. Web site: Wasafi. www.wasafi.com. en. 3 October 2017.
  6. Web site: mtv news final stage of nominations for mamas MTV Africa. www.mtvbase.com. 3 October 2017.
  7. News: Diamond Platnumz boy Ray Vanny wins East Africa's second BET Award. 24 June 2017. Matooke Republic. 3 October 2017. en-GB.
  8. Web site: Ngina. Fay. Rayvanny launches own record label. 2021-04-15. Rayvanny launches own record label. en-us.
  9. Web site: Rayvanny Launches Own Record Label. 2021-04-15. en-US.
  10. United States. Mama Tetema. March 31, 2022.
  11. Web site: Ngina . Fay . Rayvanny officially leaves WCB Wasafi . 2022-07-12 . Standard Entertainment . en.
  12. https://www.citimuzik.com/2021/11/rayvanny-becomes-the-1st-african-act-to-perform-at-mtv-ema.html
  13. https://notjustok.com/eastafrica/news/rayvanny-hits-100-million-streams-on-boomplay/
  14. https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/magazines/rayvanny-diamond-s-prot%C3%A9g%C3%A9-who-beat-the-odds-at-bet-awards-2594730
  15. Web site: Rayvanny Songs: Download Rayvanny new Song 2018–2019, lyrics/Video/Album . 7 March 2019 . TINA Magazine . en-GB.
  16. Web site: You searched for RAYVANNY – Notjustok East Africa. Notjustok East Africa. en-US. 3 October 2017.
  17. Also Rayvanny Ft Mayorkun – Gimi Dat Retrieved 10 October 2019
  18. Web site: mtv news diamond platnumz and rayvanny release "salome" MTV Africa. www.mtvbase.com. 3 October 2017.
  19. News: VIDEO : Queen Darleen Ft. Rayvanny – Kijuso – Notjustok East Africa. 20 February 2017. Notjustok East Africa. 3 October 2017. en-US.
  20. News: Queen Darleen FT Rayvanny – Kijuso (Audio) Bongo Exclusive. 22 December 2016. Bongo Exclusive. 11 February 2018. en-US.
  21. Web site: MTV News wcb wasafi's artists collaborate on "zilipendwa" MTV Africa. www.mtvbase.com. 3 October 2017.
  22. News: Diamond Platnumz, Harmonize, Rich Mavoko, Rayvanny – Zilipendwa (Official Video) – AfroFire. 26 August 2017. AfroFire. 3 October 2017. en-US.
  23. News: VIDEO : Rayvanny Ft. Zuchu - I Miss You – jamsbase Media. 30 May 2022. Jamsbase Media. 14 June 2022. en-US.
  24. Web site: MTV Base Africa.
  25. Web site: Celebrities, Music, News, Entertainment, TV Shows & Videos. https://web.archive.org/web/20170613172645/http://www.bet.com/shows/bet-awards/2017/bet-international/nominees/international-viewers-choice-award.html. dead. 13 June 2017. BET.
  26. Web site: AFRIMMA nominations list revealed Music In Africa. 24 July 2017.
  27. Web site: https://notjustok.com/news/full-list-of-winners-at-afrimma-awards-2022/. Afrimma All winner List 2022. 23 November 2022 .