Rwandan artistes continue to leave a mark in the music scene with an exciting start to 2025. A variety of songs, EPs, and albums spanning different genres have been released back-to-back, capturing the attention of music lovers across the country. The Ben’s new album ‘Plenty Love’ is finally available on various streaming platforms while Meddy dropped a brand new gospel hit, not forgetting Bwiza who collaborated with up and coming artiste Memo in their latest release dedicated to paying tributes to Rwandan heroes. The New Times takes you through fresh releases already dominating the charts in Kigali and beyond. Nana - The Ben Rwandan R&B sensation The Ben finally released his long-awaited album ‘Plenty Love’ on January 31. The album features 12 tracks, including collaborations with as many artistes as three namely Kivumbi, Uncle Austin and Tanzanian star Marioo. One of the standout tracks is Nana, which is quickly climbing to the top of the charts. Produced by Knox on the Beat and mastered by Bob Pro, Nana is track No.6 on the album and is one of the most popular songs from the project. The song’s success has been impressive, with the album already receiving widespread admiration from fans across Rwanda and in the region. Trouble Me - Kent Larkin ft. Shemi Kent Larkin, a rising star in Rwanda’s music scene, has been gaining attention with his unique R&B style. His latest release, Trouble Me, featuring Shemi, shows potential of traversing the borders and reach international audiences. Co-produced by Juni Quickly and Romeo, Trouble Me has been praised for its fresh sound and high production quality. The track represents the growing influence of new-school R&B in Rwanda and the increasing global appeal of the country's music scene. Blessed - Meddy Meddy, a U.S.-based Rwandan singer, has been sharing his personal and spiritual journey through music since turning to Gospel three years ago. After releasing a couple of gospel songs in recent months, he has signed in 2025 with a new track titled Blessed. The song become a fan favorite since its release on Friday, January 31, garnering close to 300,000 views on various streaming platforms within just one day of release. Produced by Meddy’s longtime collaborator Lick Lick, the song has captured the hearts of listeners and solidified the singer’s place as one of Rwanda's top artists. His return to the spotlight with this gospel-inspired track has further endeared him to fans around the world. Intwari - Memo ft. Bwiza In celebration of Heroes Day, rising artist Memo has teamed up with Bwiza for a song titled “Intwari.” Loosely translated as ‘Heroes,’ the song, honors the brave souls who have sacrificed their lives in defense of Rwanda. ‘Intwari’ is a heartfelt tribute to these heroes, expressing deep gratitude and respect for their courage. The collaboration between Memo and Bwiza adds a powerful message to the song, and marks a good timing to ‘Heroes Day’ celebrations. Umunsi Mwiza - Manzi Muzik Manzi Muzik, known for his hit Nzabampari, is back with another track titled Umunsi Mwiza which is currently gaining attention on various music platforms. Produced by BlueMan and directed by Onesme, the track has the catchy, upbeat sound that has become Manzi Muzik’s signature style. With its vibrant energy and positive message, the track is showing signs of becoming a hit in his growing discography.
