Miss Erica
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Miss Erica | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Irakoze Erica |
| Born | 3 December 1992 Bujumbura, Burundi |
| Genres | Afro pop, hiplife, R&B, dancehall |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Empire Avenue |
Irakoze Erica,[1] (stage name Miss Erica), is a Burundian Singer-songwriter.[2]
Early life
From Burundian and Rwandan parents Miss Erica grew up in Kigali. She embarked on a musical career after high school.
Career
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 Superstar Sat-B titled Joto.
Many of her earlier songs were in the dancehall genre but Miss Erica surprised her following with highlife song Angalia in July 2017, featuring Kiwundo artists Vampino, Rabadaba, Diplomate and Milly. Other songs in her repertoire include Buziraherezo, Give me love and Mon Amour.[3][4]
Discography
Singles
- "Nkundira" rmx ft Gaga Blue and Frank Duniano
- "Ndatashe" Iwacu ft Sat-B
- "Tell me"
- "Give me love"[5]
- "Joto" ft Lacia x Sat-B
- "Buziraherezo"
- "Angalia" – all Stars Kiwundo
- "Impanvu" ft Sumi Crazy
- "Mon Amour"[6]
- Sinovako
- In My Heart ft Sat-B[7]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
References
- ^ "Miss Erica". Music in Africa. 3 July 2018. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
- ^ "Miss Erica Music, Songs, Videos, Mp3 Downloads and biography". Howwe.biz. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
- ^ Nsengiyumva, Emmy. "Miss Erica umuhanzikazi w'icyamamare i Burundi ukorera muzika ye mu Rwanda yashyize hanze amashusho y'indirimbo ye "Mon amour"-VIDEO". Inyarwanda.com. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
- ^ "Musique : Miss Erica ou la volonté de conquérir le cœur des burundais". Akeza.net. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
- ^ "Miss Erica • GIVE ME LAVO • Free .MP3 Download". Howwe.biz. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
- ^ Urbain, Kamer (15 November 2018). "East Africa's Best Female Artist Miss Erica releases 'Mon Amour'". Kamerurbain.com. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
- ^ https://www.alltalkradio.net/miss-erica-in-my-heart-ft-sat-b/
- ^ "Burundi Miss Erica Nominated on AfriMusic Song Contest 2020". globalexcellenceonline. globalexcellenceonline.com. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
- ^ "AfriMusic 2020 ● Poznaj Finalistów! [1/3]". Destination Eurovision. Destination Eurovision. Retrieved 22 April 2020.