Legendary Rwandan Artist Ben Kayiranga is putting an end to his illustrious music career

Ben Kayiranga, after spending many years in the music industry, has earned his name in the history book. He is mostly renowned for his song Freedom, which was ranked fifth by BBC on the 28^th January 2013, among 20 songs that changed the whole world with inspiring messages. BBC extolled the Rwandan artist for his song, stating that the beautiful message in the song had a great impact on the world.

On his world tour, Ben Kayiranga met many celebrities. Here, he is with the Canadian star Garou

Ben Kayiranga, after working with local and international artists, is ending his career. Nonetheless, not to the disappointment of his fans, he planned for two big concerts, one which is soon taking place in Rwanda, the other, on the European stage. He will invite various artists, who worked with him, to join hands in the artist’s festival. Ben Kayiranga organized these concerts as a way of appreciating his fans and supporters of music and ending his splendid career in style.

Albert Rudatsimburwa is the one who helped put in place Ben Kayiranga’s first project

After 30 years of resplendent work in the music industry, Ben Kayiranga, who will turn 50 in 2017, wants to put an end to his profession as an international artist. He announced this at an interview with Inyarwanda.com’s reporter, stating that he has other lengthy projects to work on in coming years.

In 1982, Kayiranga stepped in Carlos’ technical school in Gatenga, and that is where he, along with his friends Karim and Minani, created a music group. Not after long, Kayiranga went to pursue his studies in France in the year 1984. At this point, the late Jean Christophe Matata was the role model of the young Kayiranga. The former even came to work with the rising artist, helping him out with songs in Reggae.

Ben Kayiranga with late Jean Christophe Matata

Albert Bryan Rudatsimburwa worked side to side with Kayiranga on his first project in 1996. The latter worked with Christophe Matata, from 1997 to 2008, on two albums: Ninde (Liberte) and Mbabarira. Later on, he worked with Sonia Rolland, who was crowned Miss France 2000, with Rwandan origins, to launch his album Isekere.

During his career, Ben Kayiranga worked on many projects with different music icons. For instance, he worked with Frederic Lerner and Lokua Kanza. Particularly, he worked with French rap star Menelik on a song called Ihorere. He also worked, on two songs, with Ugandan artist Maurice Kirya and many others. He not only worked with international artists, but also producers. Namely, he recorded some songs with the help of French producer Ridha Beghila and Rwandans such as Fazzo, Lick Lick, Piano, Bob, Ishimwe Clement, Sly, Nicolas and Pastor P, who worked on Kayiranga’s last album Ntusige. Not to forget to mention video producers as Meddy Saleh, Bernard Bagenzi, Davido and Herve Ir – who made Design – worked along with the inspiring Rwandan artist.

Ntusige, the latest album and masterpiece of Ben Kayiranga 

The Rwandan icon Kayiranga did not forget his friends, Rwandan artists. To mention but a few, Bruce Melodie, Edouce, Trezzor group, Dream Boys, Uncle Austin, Serge Iyamuremye, Butera Knowless, Nirere Shanel – and the list goes on – all worked with him. Kayiranga is currently talking with The Ben on a possible collaboration, and the former wants to put out a video of his song Ntusige, in relation with his album.

Knowles and Ben Kayiranga performing their song during Knowles’s album launch

Kayiranga told Inyarwanda.com that though he is retiring from music, he will not hesitate to help any artist coming to him with a project. At the end of the talk, he extended his gratitude to all the artists who helped him throughout his successful journey.

Kayiranga alongside Pastor P, who so helped him on his album Ntusige