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Miss Erica | |
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Birth name | Irakoze Erica |
Born | Bujumbura, Burundi | 3 December 1993
Genres | Afro pop, hiplife, R&B, dancehall |
Occupation | Singer |
Years active | 2011–2023 |
Irakoze Erica, known professionally as Miss Erica, is a Burundian singer-songwriter. [1] [2]
From Burundian and Rwandan parents, Miss Erica grew up in Kigali. She embarked on a musical career after high school.[ citation needed ]
She 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 artist Sat-B titled Joto.
Many of her earlier songs were in the dancehall genre but she released a highlife song Angalia in July 2017, featuring Kiwundo artists Vampino, Rabadaba, Diplomate and Milly. Her other singles include Buziraherezo, Give me love and Mon Amour. [3] [4]
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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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 |
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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 |