The Rwandan music scene continues churning out hits that resonate across the East African region, the continent, and the entire world. The last few weeks has been no different for the thriving musical output of the country, with major releases from the likes of Chris Eazy and Bushali, as well as notable alternative drops. Are you spending your weekend indoors or without friends to keep you company? The New Times has got you covered. In no particular order, we highlight some of the best new songs one can add to a weekend playlist. BASi SORi - Passy Kizito (Kipa) ft Chriss Eazy After thrilling music lovers with a number of hit songs like Inana and Fasta, upcoming afrobeat artiste Chriss Eazy has already started jumping on collaboz with some of the best musicians of Kigali. This time, the hit maker featured Passy Kizito on his recently released track dubbed ‘Basi Sori,’ which is already taking over local airwaves and televisions as well as creating different dance challenges on TikTok. Produced by Eleeh, Basi Sori has over 500, 000 streams on different platforms. To start your weekend with this banger on your playlist is to start it in style. It can be streamed on all major platforms including YouTube and Audiomack. Kirika-Bushali The man behind Kinyatrap sub genre continues to jump on the Afrobeat genre and his recently released track was produced in the new wave of Afrobeat. Titled ‘Kirika,’ the song follows Bad man which premiered in September and the two tracks might appear on Bushali’s upcoming album. Produced by The Major, Kirika dropped on October 28, and has close to 100, 000 streams on YouTube. Imirongo 100 - Kivumbi King Ft. Kenny K Shot & Bulldogg Rwandan rapper and lyricist recently blessed hip hop fans with a new release featuring some of the greatest rappers in the country including Bulldog and Kenny K-shot. Imirongo 100 came as a surprise release and it’s already a trend in pubs and clubs of Kigali. It was produced by Ehlers and has over 50, 000 streams on YouTube. Joliki- Mbanda Mbanda is back and ready to stay, his recently released track ‘Joliki’ proves it. The new afro fusion song follows some of the hits he produced in the past including Tik Tak and Fina, all which dominated local airwaves and charts of Kigali. Produced by Princii Kiizi and directed by Easy Cuts, Joliki has generated over 50, 000 on streaming platforms.
