DJ Ira

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Iradukunda Grace Divine, commonly known as DJ Ira (born September 7, 1997) is a Burundian disc jockey [1] and businesswoman based in Rwanda.

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DJ Ira has played in many different concerts. [2] [3] [4] DJ Ira officially became an Rwandan citizen after President Kagame granted Rwandan citizenship to her. [5]

Early life and education

Dj Ira was born in Gitega. [6] She entered university in 2017, where she studied information technology.[ citation needed ]

Career

In 2015, Ira visited her cousin, DJ Bisoso, who was living in Rwanda and decided to become a DJ as well after seeing the profit Bisoso made in one night. He helped train her, and she began deejaying the same year, sending some of her profits to her family in Burundi. [2] She began gaining popularity in 2016. [7] [8] [9]

Events

References

  1. ↑ Kantengwa, Sharon (11 February 2017). "DJ Iradukunda: Determined to be Rwanda's Queen of the turntables". The New Times. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
  2. 1 2 Shyaka, Andrew (10 January 2019). "Rwanda Gave Me A Chance to Feed My Family - Dj Ira". KT Press. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
  3. ↑ Aurore Teta, Ufitiwabo (June 19, 2022). "Over 10 local artistes, DJs to perform in People's Concerts". The New Times (Rwanda) .
  4. ↑ Choge, Peter (8 August 2022). "Rwanda: 20 selected for next round of DJs Battle". Music In Africa. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
  5. ↑ "DJ Ira Officially Becomes Rwandan Citizen | New Time Africa". www.newtimeafrica.com. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
  6. ↑ "Kagame yemereye Umurundikazi DJ Ira ubwenegihugu bw'u Rwanda - Icyo amategeko ateganya". BBC News Gahuza (in Kinyarwanda). 2025-03-17. Retrieved 2025-03-21.
  7. ↑ Irakoze, Eliane (18 October 2021). "The top female deejays in Rwanda". The New Times. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
  8. ↑ Kawera, Jeannette (2025-03-16). "Kagame grants nationality to DJ Ira". The New Times. Retrieved 2025-03-21.
  9. ↑ https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/25699/news/rwanda/dj-ira-acquires-rwandan-nationality
  10. ↑ https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/27743/entertainment/music/shemi-bruce-the-1st-dj-ira-to-perform-at-let-it-fly-basketball-tournament
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