WILLY PASCAL MUCYO MUREKAZE was always the shy, introverted kid nobody knew would turn out to be a confident musical sensation, on a mission to capture hearts with his soulful voice.

Best known as Mucyo WaKera, the 30-year-old Rwandan recalls his first performance at College Immaculee Conception Save as a nerve-wracking experience. However, the feeling he got after letting go led him to dream of making music.

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Driven by his dreams, he teamed with two friends and former classmates to form the group &039;Lucky Boys.' Together, they created their first song, 'Nkundira,' even if their partnership was short lived, as they parted ways after completing school. This was followed by Mucyo's debut solo track, 'Amahirwe' as his unwavering passion for music itched even more, pushing him to embark on a solo career.