Rayvanny is a Tanzanian musician songwriter and Recording Artist Signed Under WCB Wasafi Records label founded by Diamond Platnumz. He was born Raymond Shaban Mwakyusa was born on 22nd August 1993 in Nzovwe, Mbeya, Tanzania.
Rayvanny Music Career
Rayvanny started music in primary school where he used to challenge others in rap battles. While in secondary school, he won the regional Serengeti rap freestyle competition in Mbeya and went on to win the national competition in Dar Es Salaam in 2011. A year after, he joined a music group called Tip Top Connection, where he got more experience in his music career and connected with a lot of artists and music producers. However, he became a household name in Tanzania music when he signed to be a member of WCB Wasafi Records, which is managed and under the leadership of Diamond Platnumz. Some of Rayvanny’s notable works include; Kwetu, Natafuta Kik, Sugu, Mbeleko, and Chuchuma.
Rayvanny Awards
He released his first song, “Kwetu”, in 2016. It became a hit in East Africa.
Rayvanny was nominated for an MTV Africa Music Award in the category of Breakthrough Act 2016. In 2017 he was also nominated for several music awards, such as AEUSA for Best New Talent, Uganda Entertainment Award for Best African Act, and BET Award for International Viewers’ Choice.
Rayvanny Net Worth
Rayvanny is worth about $1.2 million. He is among the richest musicians in Tanzania.