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Raymond Shaban Mwakyusa (born 22 August 1993), better known by his stage name Rayvanny, is a Tanzanian musician,[1] 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. He is the founder and CEO of Next Level Music.[2] 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]

Rayvanny
Birth name	Raymond Shaban Mwakyusa
Also known as	Vannyboy .Chui.
Born	(1993-08-22) 22 August 1993 (age 29) Nzovwe, Mbeya Region, Tanzania
Origin	Tukuyu, Mbeya Region
Genres	Bongo flava, afro-pop
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, dancer
Instrument(s)	Vocals, piano, guitar, drums
Years active	2011–present
Labels	WCB Wasafi(former) Next level music (current)

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]

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.[2][8]

In November 2021, Rayvanny collaborates with Maluma on the title "Mama Tetema". "Mama Tetema" was certified Disco de Oro in 2022 by RIAA.[9]

In July 2022, He left WCB to focus on his on Record Label, Next Level Music.[10]

Discography

Songs[11]

Song title	Year	Ref.[5][12]
"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	[13]

Collaboration songs

Song title	Year	Main artist	Ref.
"Salome"	2016	Diamond Platnumz	[14]
"Kijuso"	2017	Queen Darling	[15][16]
"Zilipendwa"	2017	WCB Wasafi Artists (Rayvanny, Rich Mavoko, Diamond Platnumz, Maromboso, Harmonize, Lava Lava, Queen Darling)	[17][18]
"Pepeta"	2019	Nora Fatehi
Patati Patata	2021	Roki Featuring Koffi Olomide and Rayvanny	[19]
"Pepeta"	2019	Nora Fatehi
"Mama Tetema"	2021	Maluma Featuring Rayvanny
"I Miss You"	2022	Zuchu	[20]

Awards and nominations

Rayvanny awards and nominations

Awards and nominations Award Wins Nominations
Totals[lower-alpha 1]
Wins	1
Nominations	2
Note Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They recognize several different recipients, have runners-up, and have third place. Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in this award tally. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.

MTV Africa Music Awards

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2016	Himself	Breakthrough Act	Nominated[21]

BET Awards

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2017	Himself	International Viewers' Choice Award	Won[22]

African Muzik Magazine Awards

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2017	Himself	Best Newcomer	Nominated[23]

References

External links

• Rayvanny's channel on YouTube
• Rayvanny on Twitter
• Rayvanny on Instagram
• Rayvanny on Facebook
• Rayvanny – MistariYetu

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