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Rwandan artiste Khire has just dropped his debut EP 'Lovebirds' whose songs explore love and vulnerability. COURTESY PHOTOS
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Khire explores love, vulnerability on debut EP ‘Lovebirds’

Friday, September 18, 2026
From beats to bars, Youngest comes to life under AY’s direction.
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AY turns youthful energy into artistry with debut album 'Youngest'

Thursday, August 21, 2025
Mike Kirenga, also known as Khire, is a Rwandan afrobeat musician. Courtesy
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How Khire blends Rwandan tradition with modern Afrobeat sounds

Saturday, January 18, 2025
At just 21, producer AY is making a name in rap with a sound that captures real-life struggles. COURTESY
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AY talks music path, founding ‘GMF,’ repping street culture

Monday, October 28, 2024
Producer Simplice Elinathan Himbaza, also known as AY, is on a roll this year with his collaboration mixtapes. COURTESY
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AY’s ‘Ideas’ Mixtape Review: The beats, lyrics fueling GMF’s breakthrough

Monday, September 02, 2024
(L-R) Bushali, AY, Manzi Fleur, Kenny K-Shot, B-Threy, Zeo Trap, Ish Kevin and Skid are some of the Rwandan rappers affiliated with collectives pushing the genre forward.
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Top six rap collectives driving the genre forward

Friday, March 08, 2024