Ray Vanny, known by his stage name, has his real name as Raymond Shaban Mwakyusa. He is a popular Tanzanian singer, songwriter and recording artist known for Bongo Flava Afro-pop music.
He was born on August 22, 1993 in Mbeya, Tazanian. Ray grew up in Nzovwe ward of Mbeya city, located in Mbeya Region where he had his elementary and high education respectively.
Ray Vanny’s Music Career
Ray Vanny journey into the music world started in his High school days when he won a rap freestyle completion in 2011.
He joined a music group in 2012, named Tip Top Connection, where he acquired the bulk of experience in his music career and connected with a number of artists.
Ray Vanny became widely and professionally known in music in 2015 when he joined the music label, WCB Wasafi Records. The record label, which is owned and managed by Diamond Platinumz, is one of the biggest in the country and released his first music, ‘Kwetu’.
The song which turned out to be the biggest hit in East Africa in 2016 shot him to limelight.
The song also earned Vanny a nomination for the Breakthrough Act Award at the 2016 MTV Africa Music Awards.
Ray Vanny is such a fine young looking man, exceptionally creative and talented music star. He has so far released good number of hit songs, some of which are:
- Chuma Ulete
- Zezeta
- Mbeleko
- Shikwamba
- Sugu
- Mbeleko
- Natafuta Kiki
- Kwetu
- Patati Patata
- Pepeta
- Kijuso
- Salome
- Gimi Dat
- Chuchuma
- Tetema
- Unaibiwa
Awards and Nominations
Ray Vanny has been nominated for various awards and happily, won some, most notably:
In 2017, he was nominated for several music awards, such as AEUSA for Best New Talent, Uganda Entertainment Award for Best African Act, and Vocalist Choice Award at the 2018 BET Award for International Viewers’ Choice.
Ray was also nominated for the Best Newcomer award at the African Muzik Magazine Awards.
In 2023, the talented Tazanian singer founded his own record label, Next Level Music.
Rayvanny collaborates with Maluma in November, 2023 on the title “Mama Tetema”. ‘Mama Tetema’ was certified Disco de Oro in 2022 by RIAA.
In July 2022, Ray left WCB to focus on his Record Label, Next Level Music.
Aside music, Ray Vanny is also a music entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Next Level Music.
His Personal Life
Ray Vanny is not yet married, but was said to be in a relationship which has hit the rock as a result of their irreconcilable differences and both parties are now in their separate ways. He has a son named, Jaydan Vanny, a product of the crashed relationship.
Ray Vanny is a young, vibrant and talented music star in his late 20s, taking adequate care not to have heartbroken again. He is currently working so hard to climb to the pinnacle of the music profession and winning more laurels in the industry.
Recently, rumor had it that Ray Vanny is currently dating a Tanzanian beautiful girl, Paula Kajala. The duo has is all over social media with their sharing photos.
Ray Vanny’s Net Worth
Ray Vanny is one of the most successful and influential musicians in Tazania with an estimated net worth of about $500,000 dollars.
He is very popular on social media with large base over 7 millions on instagram. You can reach or follow Ray Vanny on:
- Instagram handle – @rayvanny
- Twitter handle – @Rayvanny
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