Ariel Wayz

Ariel Wayz Uwayezu Arielle
Ariel Wayz in 2022
Background information
Born	2000
Occupation	Singer
Years active	2020–present

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

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]

References

1. "Ariel Wayz, Juno Kizigenza Relationship End in Tears – KT PRESS" https://www.ktpress.rw/2021/12/ariel-wayz-juno-kizigenza-relationship-end-in-tears/
2. Nsabimana, Eddie (29 May 2020). "Ariel Wayz: The fast rising girl with a golden voice".
3. "Ariel Wayz 'overwhelmed' as 'Away' takes musical world by storm; Kizigenza weighs in". The New Times | Rwanda. 2021-06-21. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
4. "'Idebe', Ariel Wayz and Israel Mbonyi's new videos dominate the talk of the town". The New Times | Rwanda. 2022-01-12. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
5. Grein, Paul (21 October 2023). "Rema & Davido Are Top Winners at 2023 Trace Awards, Celebrating African Music (Full Winners List)". Billboard. Retrieved 5 November 2023.

External links

• Ariel Wayz on Instagram