Draft:Victor Ruz (musician)



Victor Ruz
Background information
Birth nameWajja Victor
Also known asVictor Ruz
Born (2000-10-10) 10 October 2000 (age 24)
OriginMayuge, Uganda
GenresRnB, Afropop, Afrobeat
Occupation(s)Vocalist, Songwriter, Lyricist,
Years active2019–present
LabelsRetro Records

Wajja Victor known professionally as Victor Ruz is a Ugandan singer and songwriter known for doing love songs. He mainly does RnB, Afropop and Afrobeat.[1] His smooth vocals and lyrical abilities have made him stand out in a short period of time as an artist.

Biography

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Victor Ruz was born in 2000, in Mayuge, in the Eastern part of Uganda. He went to Peterson P/S, Kyoga SS for primary and Joined Mehta SS For His High School. In 2021 enrolled at Victoria University for a Bachelors in Social Works and Social Administration.[2] His love for music later dragged him into the music industry, kicking off his career with Love Legend in 2019.[3]

Career

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Victor Ruz always had passion for music even as a kid. He was inspired by his mother who always thought he had a unique talent in him.[4] He would not miss out on any events and performances around him.

In July 2019 he got into mainstream music with the release of his first song "Love legend" which received good reception especially by the love music fans.

This was followed up by other songs like; Kikomando, Ndeese Love, Official,[5] and Rebecca.[6]

In 2021, amid a heated election period for the Speakership of the Parliament of Uganda, Victor Ruz released a song; Rebecca[7] for the then reigning Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga after she had been dropped as a flag bearer by her political party, and she chose to run as an independent candidate.[8]

In 2021 after releasing the single "Official", Victor Ruz announced the closure of his introductory episode into the music industry and announced the genesis of his next episode where he made it clear that his fans would be in charge of their brand. He proved this when he gave them an opportunity to decide which of the two songs Tattoo and Wansala would drop first. The latter took it home and he therefore dropped it on 16 July 2021.[9][10][11][12]

In November he released a single "Ogeza" which sealed off his 2021 musical year. The song was produced by Tanzanian producer Bob Manecky.

Rebrand

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In November 2021, Victor Ruz shocked his fans when he posted photos of him without the dreadlocks that he had before. He explained this as a rebrand he took for the betterment of his career.[13]

Personal life

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Victor Ruz is currently not in a relationship with anyone. In 2020, he was said to be dating fellow singer Vivian Tendo,[14][15] a thing both artists said wasn't true. He later came out and confessed his love for singer Desire Luzinda's daughter Michelle.[16]

Endorsements

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Victor Ruz was in 2021 endorsed as Dalausi Juice brand ambassador.[17]

Awards And Recognitions

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Awards
Year Award Category Won/Lost
2020 Buzz Teeniez Awards Best Breakthrough Artist Nominated[18]
2020 Buzz Teeniez Awards[19] Best Video Of The Year Nominated
2020 Hiskool Music Awards Most Talented Rising Star Won
2021 Zzina Awards Best Break Through Artist Won
2021 Zzina Awards[20] Best Contemporary Urban Song Nominated

Discography

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Songs Released
Song Title Year Writer Producer Type
Love Legend 2019 Victor Ruz One Blessing Single
Kako 2019 " " Single
Kikomando[21] 2020 " Paki Single
Kikomando Remix[22] 2020 Victor Ruz / Martha Mukisa Paki Single
Ndeese Love 2020 Victor Ruz One Blessing Single
Official[23] 2021 " One Blessing Single
Rebecca[24] 2021 " One Blessing Single
Wansala[25] 2021 " One Blessing Single
Ogeza 2021 " Bob Manecky Sinlge

References

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  1. ^ Ssejjombwe, Isaac (8 January 2021). "Stars to watch out for in 2021 – Sqoop – Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos". Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  2. ^ Reporter, Our (2021-11-05). "RnB Singer Victor Ruz enrolls at Victoria University Kampala". Daily Express News. Retrieved 2021-12-19.
  3. ^ "I Chose Music Before Books! - Victor Ruz And How He Chose the Unthinkable. - 97.7 Record FM Uganda". 13 March 2021. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  4. ^ Reporter, Gossip Eye (2020-09-23). "Fast rising vocalist Victor Ruz spills all his secrets in 1 on 1 Interview". Gossip Eye. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  5. ^ "It's not about Vivian Tendo. - Victor Ruz Explains his latest single Official. - 97.7 Record FM Uganda". 17 March 2021. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  6. ^ "Victor Ruz Records Song For Rebecca Kadaga Ahead Of Speakership Elections. - 97.7 Record FM Uganda". 23 May 2021. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  7. ^ "Victor Ruz Comforts Rebecca Kadaga Through His New Song About Her". blizz.co.ug. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  8. ^ "NRM CEC drops Kadaga, endorses Oulanyah for Speakership race". Daily Monitor. 23 May 2021. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  9. ^ bigeyeadmin2 (2021-07-19). "Video alert: Victor Ruz returns in "Wansala", cries foul for love". BigEye.UG. Retrieved 2021-08-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  10. ^ "UGNEWS24 - Victor Ruz Releases Video For Wansala Song". UGNEWS24. 2021-07-19. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
  11. ^ "Victor Ruz explains why he put VJ Junior's voice in his Wansala song". Retrieved 2021-08-10.
  12. ^ "Victor Luz Returns in "Wansala" • The Campus Times". The Campus Times. 2021-07-19. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
  13. ^ sqoopadmin (10 December 2021). "Victor Ruz gets new look". Retrieved 2021-12-19.
  14. ^ "Victor Ruz Cries His Heart Out After Being Dumped by Vivian Tendo (Heartbreaking Video)". blizz.co.ug. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  15. ^ "Vivian Tendo Opens Up About Chewing Victor Ruz's Cassava, Clearly Reveals Her Feelings". blizz.co.ug. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  16. ^ "Victor Ruz shoots his shot at Desire Luzinda's 17 year old daughter". MBU. 2021-05-10. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  17. ^ "Victor Ruz Signs First Ambassadorial Deal with Dalausi Juice, Walks Away with Happy Pockets". blizz.co.ug. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  18. ^ BigEyeUg1 (2020-11-11). "Buzz Teenz Awards nominees announced: Here's the full list". BigEye.UG. Retrieved 2021-07-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  19. ^ BigEyeUg1 (2020-11-11). "Buzz Teenz Awards nominees announced: Here's the full list". BigEye.UG. Retrieved 2021-07-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  20. ^ bigeyeadmin2 (2021-04-30). "Pallaso bags 3 at 7th Zzina award Edition, Fik, Dre Cali shine". BigEye.UG. Retrieved 2021-07-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  21. ^ bigeyeadmin2 (2020-07-01). "Victor Ruz drops "Kikomando" video". BigEye.UG. Retrieved 2021-07-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  22. ^ BigEyeUg7 (2020-09-16). "I was in love with Victor Ruz's 'Love Legend' before we did 'Kikomando remix – Martha Mukisa". BigEye.UG. Retrieved 2021-07-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  23. ^ "Love Legend Victor Ruz Makes Things 'Official' Through New Music Video". blizz.co.ug. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  24. ^ "Victor Ruz Drops Comforting Song For Speaker Kadaga After NRM CEC Dropping Her!". E-Jazz News. 2021-05-23. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  25. ^ sqoopadmin (19 July 2021). "Singer Victor Ruz returns with 'Wansala' – Sqoop – Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos". Retrieved 2021-08-10.