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Rayvanny
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Participations

3
Vocalist
3
Song Writer
23
Lead Vocalist
33
Songwriter
3
Performer
9
Co-Performer
Bio
Raymond Shaban Mwakyusa, better known by his stage name Rayvanny, is a Bongo Flava and Afropop musician, recording artist, and songwriter from Tanzania. Born without a silver spoon in Mbeya, his passion for music began as a child, which led him to attend musical competitions in primary and secondary school. He launched into stardom after his hit song "Kwetu" received critical acclaim. He is currently signed to the WCB Wasafi label.
Discography
Albums2
Flowers 111
Flowers 1112023 • AlbumTracks: 9
Sound From Africa
Sound From Africa2021 • AlbumTracks: 23
EPs2
Flowers
Flowers2020 • EPTracks: 8
Vanny Boy
Vanny Boy2018 • EPTracks: 4
Singles67
Sensema
Sensema2024 • SingleTracks: 1
Zazazela
Zazazela2024 • SingleTracks: 1
Christmas
Christmas2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Kitu kizito
Kitu kizito2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Mi Amor
Mi Amor2023 • SingleTracks: 1
My Lady
My Lady2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Down
Down2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Wababa
Wababa2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Money
Money2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Upo Single?
Upo Single?2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Yaya
Yaya2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Gwede Gwede
Gwede Gwede2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Sisi
Sisi2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Yanga Mwamba
Yanga Mwamba2023 • SingleTracks: 1
One Day Yes
One Day Yes2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Forever
Forever2023 • SingleTracks: 1
I Miss You
I Miss You2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Pele Pele
Pele Pele2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Tamu (Kenyan cover)
Tamu (Kenyan cover)2022 • SingleTracks: 1
I Miss You (beats)
I Miss You (beats)2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Mnikome
Mnikome2021 • singleTracks: 1
New Chui
New Chui2021 • SingleTracks: 6
Wanaweweseka
Wanaweweseka2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Chawa
Chawa2021 • singleTracks: 1
Sweet
Sweet2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Jennifer (Remix)
Jennifer (Remix)2021 • singleTracks: 1
Nyamaza
Nyamaza2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Woza
Woza2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Number One
Number One2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Ngongingo
Ngongingo2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Ccm Tetema
Ccm Tetema2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Ccm Wayaa!
Ccm Wayaa!2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Magufuli Jembe
Magufuli Jembe2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Tunawabuluza
Tunawabuluza2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Amaboko
Amaboko2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Corona
Corona2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Zipo
Zipo2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Miss Buza
Miss Buza2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Naogopa
Naogopa2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Chuchumaa
Chuchumaa2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Tetema Remix (I)
Tetema Remix (I)2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Vigelegele
Vigelegele2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Girlfriend
Girlfriend2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Slow
Slow2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Tetema (Remix) II ft Patoranking , Zlatan , Diamond Platnumz
Tetema (Remix) II ft Patoranking , Zlatan , Diamond Platnumz2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Gimmidat
Gimmidat2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Wasi Wasi
Wasi Wasi2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Sikupendi
Sikupendi2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Chombo
Chombo2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Pochi Nene Remix
Pochi Nene Remix2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Pochi Nene
Pochi Nene2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Konki
Konki2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Mwanza
Mwanza2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Penzi
Penzi2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Makulusa
Makulusa2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Give You All
Give You All2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Unaibiwa
Unaibiwa2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Zilipendwa
Zilipendwa2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Vumbi
Vumbi2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Chuma Ulete
Chuma Ulete2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Mbeleko
Mbeleko2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Zezeta
Zezeta2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Siri
Siri2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Sugu
Sugu2016 • SingleTracks: 1
Natafuta Kiki
Natafuta Kiki2016 • SingleTracks: 1
Kwetu
Kwetu2016 • SingleTracks: 1
Label
Record Label associated with Rayvanny - past and current.
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