Ariel Wayz

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Ariel Wayz
Uwayezu Arielle
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Ariel Wayz in 2022
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Born2000
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active2020–present

Uwayezu Arielle (born 2000), known by her stage name Ariel Wayz, is a Rwandan singer.

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Early life and education

Wayz was born in 2000 in Rubavu, Western Province as the fifth child in a family of eight. [1]

Her mother sung in Orchestre Ingeri during the 1990s. [2]

She successfully auditioned for a Nyundo School of Music scholarship in 2015, starting in 2016. [2]

Career

Wayz was a co-founder and the vocal lead for the Symphony music band. [2]

Her single The Boy from Us is a collaboration with Jumper Keellu and took part in the New Generation (band)'s production of the song Ndaryohewe. [2]

In 2021, Wayz released Away. [3]

In 2022, she released the song 10 Days with an associated music video. [4] The video was directed by Frery Nkotanyi, produced by Kenny Pro, mixed and mastered by Davydenko and 3D Records, and features Donia Sbika. [4]

In 2023, Wayz was nominated in the Best Artist - Rwanda category at Trace Awards. [5]

Personal life

Ariel Wayz has dated musical artist Juno Kizigenza. [4]

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References

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