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Bruce Melodie

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Bruce Melodie

Bruce Melodie is a Rwandan pop singer. He won the eighth season of the Primus Guma Guma Super Star contest and released When She’s Around with the Jamaican singer Shaggy in 2023.

Updated November 2026 · Facts checked 9 November 2026

Photo: Camilopiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Year of birth
19921
Year of birth
Debut song, Tubivemo
20131
Debut song, Tubivemo

Bruce Melodie

At a glance

At a glance
Real name Itahiwacu Bruce
Born 3 March 1992, Kicukiro District
Known for Winner of Primus Guma Guma Super Star, season 8
Label Founder of Igitangaza Music

Source: Wikipedia: Bruce Melodie1

Early life

Bruce Melodie was born Itahiwacu Bruce on 3 March 1992 in Kicukiro District, the second of four children. He began singing as a child in a church choir.1

Career

He released his debut song, Tubivemo, in August 2013, followed by the album Ntundize in 2014. He won the eighth season of Primus Guma Guma Super Star, a Rwandan music contest, and was the first Rwandan artist to perform on Coke Studio Africa. He has worked with artists from across East Africa, including Sheebah Karungi and Khaligraph Jones.1

International work

In October 2023 he released When She’s Around featuring Shaggy, and the same year he featured on Harmonize’s song Zanzibar. He founded the record label Igitangaza Music.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Bruce Melodie?

A Rwandan pop singer, born Itahiwacu Bruce in 1992. He won the eighth season of Primus Guma Guma Super Star.

What did he release with Shaggy?

When She’s Around, in October 2023.

Which record label did he found?

Igitangaza Music.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia: Bruce Melodie

Facts checked 9 November 2026. Prepared by InvestRwanda.com for general information.

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