CELEBRITY CENTRAL: Neg G

Ngenzi serge aka Neg G is one of the popular Rwandan artists who doubles as also a producer. He was born on the 30th of June in 1987 in Nyamirambo.

Sunday, October 03, 2010
Neg G

Ngenzi serge aka Neg G is one of the popular Rwandan artists who doubles as also a producer. He was born on the 30th of June in 1987 in Nyamirambo.

He started schooling in Kabusunzu where he completed his primary school. He later joined secondary school at ETO Kicukiro up to tronc commun level before finalising his secondary school at St. Joseph Kabgayi.

Neg G’s love for music started at a tender age of six when he could fondly listen to Alpha Blondy’s music and mime his songs.

However his taste for music soon changed dramatically changing from the slow and soothing reggae music to the more sophisticated rap music.

It wasn’t long before he purchased a hip-hop album of one of the rap stars. It was Eminem’s The Slim Shady album that he bought and it immediately had an impact on him making him want to be a rap artist.  

In 2004 Neg G teamed up with his friend M.I.M and formed UTP Soldiers. They immediately started producing hits which became popular amongst Rwandans especially the youth.

In 2006 there number increased to three when G Ryder (Riderman) joined the group. However this bond did not last long and in 2008 Ryderman left the group and later on he was replaced by Puff G. though Neg G is involved in a group he has released many popular solo tracks including ‘Ibiceri’, ’Vacance’, ’Parlez’ , ’Superstar’, etc.

In October he plans to launch his debut album called ‘Agaca Mu Gicu’. He collaborated with various producers in producing the album including Lick Lick, Davydenko, Dr. Jack among others.

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