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Irakoze Erica, professionally known as Miss Erica, was a Burundian Singer-songwriter.[1][2]
Miss Erica | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Irakoze Erica |
| Born | Bujumbura, Burundi |
| Died | November 17, 2023 (aged 29) Bujumbura, Burundi. |
| Genres | Afro pop, hiplife, R&B, dancehall |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 2011–2023 |
Early life
editFrom Burundian and Rwandan parents Miss Erica grew up in Kigali. She embarked on a musical career after high school.
Career
editShe made her musical debut in 2011 as a member of the Kora Entertainment label in collaboration with Best Life Music. In 2016, Miss Erica formed a duo with Lacia and collaborated on a song with Burundian Superstar Sat-B titled Joto.
Many of her earlier songs were in the dancehall genre but Miss Erica surprised her following with highlife song Angalia in July 2017, featuring Kiwundo artists Vampino, Rabadaba, Diplomate and Milly. Other songs in her repertoire include Buziraherezo, Give me love and Mon Amour.[3][4]
Discography
editSingles
editAwards and nominations
editBuja Music Awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Mon Amour | Song Of The Year | Nominated |
| 2019 | Mon Amour | Best R&B/Afro Song | Nominated |
| 2019 | Miss Erica | Best Female Artist | Won |
| 2019 | Mon Amour | Video Of The Year | Nominated |
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Miss Erica / In My Heart | Afrimusic Song Contest 2020 winner | Nominated |
| 2020 | Miss Erica / In My Heart | Eurovision Coverage Facebook Buzz Award | Won |
| 2020 | Miss Erica / In My Heart | Best French Lyric | Won |
References
edit- ^ "Miss Erica Music, Songs, Videos, Mp3 Downloads and biography". Howwe.biz. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
- ^ "Miss Erica". Music in Africa. 3 July 2018. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
- ^ Nsengiyumva, Emmy. "Miss Erica umuhanzikazi w'icyamamare i Burundi ukorera muzika ye mu Rwanda yashyize hanze amashusho y'indirimbo ye "Mon amour"-VIDEO". Inyarwanda.com. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
- ^ "Musique : Miss Erica ou la volonté de conquérir le cœur des burundais". Akeza.net. 8 June 2018. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
- ^ "Miss Erica • GIVE ME LAVO • Free .MP3 Download". Howwe.biz. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
- ^ Urbain, Kamer (15 November 2018). "East Africa's Best Female Artist Miss Erica releases 'Mon Amour'". Kamerurbain.com. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
- ^ "Miss Erica - in My Heart ft. Sat-B". 20 December 2019.
- ^ "Burundi Miss Erica Nominated on AfriMusic Song Contest 2020". globalexcellenceonline. globalexcellenceonline.com. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
- ^ "AfriMusic 2020 ● Poznaj Finalistów! [1/3]". Destination Eurovision. Destination Eurovision. Retrieved 22 April 2020.