Rwanda's R Tuty to launch fourth album in Belgium

Belgium based artiste Alain Thierry Nikuze, commonly known as R Tuty, is set to launch his fourth album, dubbed Intero y’Umutima. The 15-song album will be launched this month in Belgium. R Tuty released his first album Idini y’Ifaranga in May 2010. He later released a second album Utuvugirizo, in July 2011, and Impumeko in 2013. Speaking to The New Times, R Tuty said that after his Belgium launch, he will also give a chance to his fans in Rwanda through organising of homecoming shows. “I will launch it in Bruxelle, the capital of Belgium. The preparations are in advanced stages, and I hope to make this a much better launch. After the launch, I am planning to come back to Rwanda in February to give a chance to my Rwandan fans and other music lovers to enjoy my music,” he said. R Tuty is well known for his hit songs like Idini y’Ifaranga, Isezerano, Mpenzi Wangu, and Inzoga Iroshya which are on his first album. Besides singing, the 27-year-old R Tuty is a professional football player, a profession from which he still earns his daily bread. He played for Kiyovu FC and Muhanga FC. editorial@newtimes.co.rw

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Rwanda's R Tuty to launch fourth album in Belgium