Rosa Ree

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Rosa Ree
Birth nameRosary Robert Iwole
Also known asRosa Ree [1]
Born (1995-04-21) April 21, 1995 (age 28)
Moshi, Tanzania
Genres
Occupation(s)rapper and singer
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
Years active2015-present
LabelsIndependent

Rosary Robert Iwole (born April 21, 1995) known by her stage name Rosa Ree, is a Tanzanian rapper and singer. [2] [3] [4]

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Early life and education

Rosa Ree was born in Moshi, Tanzania. [5] She was raised in Arusha and spent some of her childhood in Kenya. She completed her basic education in Nairobi, Kenya, at Ainsworth Primary School and Rudolf Steiner Primary. She went on to complete her secondary education at Bishop Mazzoldi.

Career

Rosa Red began her music career in 2015, and was signed by Nahreel's Label (The Industry Studios). [6] She released her debut single "One Time" in 2016. [7] [8] In 2020, she was featured in the BET 2020 Hip Pop Cypher together with Kwesi Arthur from Ghana and Elizabeth Ventura from Angola. [9]

Discography

Albums

Singles

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