Mani Martin Explained

Mani Martin
Background:solo_singer
Birth Name:Mani Martin
Birth Place:Rusizi, Ntura, Rwanda
Origin:Rwanda
Genre:Afro-fusion, Pop, Soul, Gospel, Traditional
Instrument:Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica
Occupation:Singer, Songwriter, Composer, Actor
Label:Independent
Years Active:2000-present
Associated Acts:Eddy Kenzo, Sauti Sol, Innoss'B

Mani Martin is a Rwandan singer, songwriter, actor and performing artist. He has won numerous awards. His unique musical sound that reflects the Afro-fusion, urban and traditional sounds has received National & international attention hence being described by "Rwanda Spectrum Magazine" as one of the best live music performing artists of the Rwandan music scene. Mani sings in Kinyarwanda, Kiswahili, English and French.[1] [2]

yeye History

Early years

Mani was born on 24 December 1988 in[3] Ntura village in the Western Province of Rwanda.[2] He grew up in a Charity Home.[4]

Musical career

His talent was discovered at the age of nine, he composed his first song called "Barihe" which means "where are they" as a way to release the endless questions in the mind of Rwanda innocent child three years after the tragic history of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. In 2000, Mani recorded a tape of 12 songs titled "Agapfa kaburiwe ni Impongo" which opened a door for him to tour Rwanda performing in various churches; as well, he released the Swahili version called "Urukumbuzi[5] and Kumbukumbu".[3] In 2010, after high school, Mani he founded his band (Kesho Band)[6] and started performing at different[2] and started performing in small events, weddings and hotel events in order to earn a living outside charity home and to cater for his further education.[3]

Discography

Studio albums

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Isaya ya 9
  • Released: 2008
  • Label: Mani Martin
  • Formats: Digital download
Icyo Dupfana
  • Released: 2010
  • Label: Mani Martin
  • Formats: Digital download
Intero y`amahoro[7]
  • Released:2011
  • Label: Mani Martin
  • Formats: Digital download
My Destiny[8]
  • Released:2012
  • Label: Big Talent Entertainment
  • Formats: Digital download
Afro[9]
  • Released:2017
  • Label:Mani Martin
  • Formats: Digital download

Movie

Beyond his musical career, Mani has also explored acting and starred in the film "Long Coat" in 2009 which explored the lives of Rwandans after the Genocide of 1994[3] and kept collaborating with movie industry by providing music for films and creating sound tracks for different movies.[10]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominee(s)ResultRef.
2004R.A.PSong Of The YearUrukumbuzi[11]
2006Pearl Of Africa Music AwardsBest Rwanda Artist Mani Martin
2006Radio 10 AwardsBest Artist of the YearMani Martin[12]
2008Salax AwardsBest Gospel ArtistMani Martin[13]
2013Salax AwardsBest Male ArtistMani Martin
2013Salax AwardsBest Traditional ArtisteMani Martin
2013Salax AwardsBest R&B ArtistMani Martin
2013Salax AwardsBest AlbumMy Destiny
2013Salax AwardsBest VideoMy Destiny
2013Prix decuverte AwardsBest Traditional Artist of the YearMani Martin[14] [15]
2019Fespaco 50 AwardsMost Fashionable Male CelebrityMani Martin[16]

Concerts

Mani has performed both locally and on international festivals such as.[3]

Personal life

In February 2013, Mani was badly injured in a motorcycle accident. After hospitalization, the artist went on to make a full recovery and went to perform in Souti zabusara festival.[29] Mani started recording songs on different topics other than just gospel songs hence was criticized by the people who wanted him to sing only gospel songs.[30] In 2014, he lost his voice after swallowing a piece of toothpick, that wounded his vocal chords at the level of not being able to sing or speak, after a three months medical follow up he got his voice back and started to work on his Afro album[31] On 7 July 2017, he graduated with a Bachelor in Media and Mass Communication from Mount Kenya University.[32]

Music style

His songs are characterised by message about peace, love and humanity thus being invited to take part in various peace events such as "Mani Martin Japan Peace Tour" organised by UNICEF Japan with NPO T.E.R,[33] UNAMID Peace celebration in Darfur organised by Unamid Darfur Sudan.[34] Mani envisions the world where people live in love, peace and harmony where all lives are treated with respect and dignity.[35] Mani has various collaborations with Eddy Kenzo and Sauti Sol.[36]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Time to Go Digital – Mani Martin. KT Press . 10 June 2020.
  2. News: Rwandan Traditional Music Becomes of Age . The Rwanda Spectrum Magazine . Rwanda . 26 June 2013 . 14 August 2013 . https://archive.today/20130815033522/http://therwandaspectrummagazine.com/?Rwandan-Traditional-Music-Becomes . 15 August 2013 . dead .
  3. Web site: Biography . Manimartin.com . Rwanda . 2013 . 14 August 2013 .
  4. Web site: Rwanda: Mani Martin, the Voice of African Orphans. All Africa . 1 January 2020.
  5. https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/Rwanda/Lifestyle/Engineer-Kabuza-to-release-a-second-genocide-album/1433242-2514454-view-printVersion-mr0rfa/index.html
  6. Web site: Singer Mani Martin goes Afro. New Times . 18 June 2020.
  7. Web site: Mbabazi. Linda. August 3, 2012. Rwanda: Mani Martin Announces Album Launch Date. 2020-08-07. AllAfrica.
  8. Web site: Babijja. Susan. July 27, 2012. Rwanda: Mani Martin to Launch Fourth Album. 2020-08-07. AllAfrica.
  9. Web site: Mani Martin takes 'Afro album' to Rubavu. September 26, 2017. The New Times | Rwanda.
  10. Web site: Martin Maniraruta. Africultures . 18 June 2020.
  11. Web site: Abahanzi Nyarwanda: Maniraruta Martin aka Mani Martin.
  12. Web site: Seven things you didn't know about Mani Martin. November 14, 2013. The New Times | Rwanda.
  13. Web site: Urban Boys scoop most awards at Salax. March 10, 2013. The New Times | Rwanda.
  14. Web site: Mani Martin nominated for Prix Découvertes Awards. October 1, 2013. The New Times | Rwanda.
  15. Web site: Another Rwandan Artist Nominated For Prix Decouvertes. September 16, 2019.
  16. Web site: Mani Martin yahawe igihembo mu iserukiramuco ribera muri Burkina Faso - IGIHE.com. igihe.com.
  17. Web site: Tanzania: Mani Martin Returns Fom Zanzibar Festival. All Africa . 19 June 2020.
  18. Web site: Mani Martin regains voice, set for 'Amani' festival in Goma. New Times . 12 June 2020.
  19. Web site: Mani Martin azitabira iserukiramuco "Bayimba International Festival" muri Uganda. Kigali Today . 1 January 2019.
  20. Web site: Bayimba Festival celebrates arts this weekend. Observer . 22 February 2020.
  21. Web site: Mani Martin to Represent Rwanda at Bayimba International Festival. Igihe. 18 June 2014.
  22. Web site: Francophonie: Bane mu bahanzi baserukiye u Rwanda baburiwe irengero. Igihe . 18 June 2020.
  23. Web site: Jeux de la Francophonie 2013 : Quatre artistes rwandais font défection. La Tribune. Franco-Rwandaise. LA TRIBUNE FRANCO-RWANDAISE.
  24. Web site: Mani Martin represents Rwanda in FESPACO for best costume. Inyarwanda . 30 July 2020.
  25. Web site: Rwandan culture feted at FESPACO festival in Burkina Faso . New Times . 18 June 2020.
  26. Web site: Mani Martin roots for pan-Africanism in new song. New Times . 8 August 2019.
  27. Web site: PHOTOS: Throwback, Kigali Up Festival Last Weekend's Funfair. Taarifa . 22 June 2020.
  28. Web site: Mani Martin ni we wari utahiwe muri Iwacu Muzika Festival. Kigali Today . 18 July 2020.
  29. News: Kimenyi . Bryan . Rwanda: Mani Martin Discharged from Hospital . The New Times . Rwanda . 6 February 2013 . 14 August 2013 .
  30. Web site: Mani Martin to perform at Mt. Kenya University graduation. December 10, 2014. The New Times | Rwanda.
  31. Web site: Mani Martin regains voice, set for 'Amani' festival in Goma. January 20, 2015. The New Times | Rwanda.
  32. Web site: Mani Martin yaririmbye ku banyafurika barohama mu nyanja bajya gushaka ubuzima i Burayi. Muvunyi. Arsène. imyidagaduro.
  33. Web site: Returning From A Successful Tour In Japan Mani Martin Releases New Songs. Taarifa . 18 July 2020.
  34. Web site: Gifted Rwandan Singer And Rusizi Native Mani Martin Going Places – A Concert In Japan. Taarifa . 28 June 2020.
  35. Web site: Mani Martin takes show to Rubavu . New Times . 20 June 2020.
  36. Web site: Mani Martin, Sauti Sol drop 'Mapenzi' track . 19 June 2020.

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