Guma Guma: Danny Nanone promises better performance

This week, Primus GumaGuma Super Star (PGGSS) season 6 is on at Nyamirambo Regional Stadium in Kigali. The music competition will see 10 contestants prove to their fans and music lovers why they deserve to win music in Rwanda’s most coveted prize. Among the anticipated performers is rapper Danny Nanone. Nanone, real name Danny Ntakirutimana, is known for songs like Imbere n’inyuma, Ntagukoza Isoni, Njye Ndarapa, and Tubiziranyeho, to name a few. The talented singer shared insights into his line of work, his hopes for the contest, and the way forward. Excerpts; When did you join music? As a 25-year-old hip-hop artiste, I have been in the industry for a couple of years now. I released my first track with King James in 2009 and I have so far launched two albums. The third album will be out before the end of this year. Currently, all my music is done at Incredible Records. How many times have you participated in PGGSS? This is my third time. I merely attended the second and third editions. However, I’d say that of all the competitions I’ve been a part of, this one is different because it’s more competitive. What do you think of your performances at previous road shows? The performances were great; I truly entertained people. In Gicumbi and Karongi, people showed me a lot of love and I received positive feedback, even from the media. Having skipped some competitions, I’ve managed to attract more people because people are really curious to see how far I have come in terms of development and what I have been up to. Do you think you stand a chance this year? People’s excitement determines whether you win or lose. Feedback is another important factor to consider when in a competition. And finally, the judges always tell us where we need to improve, how we have performed, and all that. I have been working tirelessly, I do rehearsals and people really appreciate the kind of music I do. With all this, I believe I do stand a chance. Will you participate in the next competition if you don’t win? First of all, I don’t see myself as a loser. I’m hopeful that I will make it. However, failing to win won’t stop me from taking part in the next edition. Music is what I do, and losing doesn’t mark the end of working. editorial@newtimes.co.rw

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Guma Guma: Danny Nanone promises better performance