Julien Bmjizzo
Julien Bmjizzo | |
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| Born | Irankunda Julien 27 February 1994 |
| Nationality | Rwandan & Belgian |
| Occupation(s) | Music video director, Filmmaker, Cinematographer |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Website | www |
Irankunda Julien, commonly known as Julien Bmjizzo (born February 27, 1994 (age 29) in Kimihurura, Gasabo to Kwibeshya Sébastien and Kasine Marie Grace) is a Rwandan music video director,[1] and founder of record label called Bproud Music.
Early life and education
[edit]Born in Kigali, Rwanda, Bmjizzo went to a school known as ESAPAG Gitwe in Rwanda but dropped at the end of his high school in 2011 due to the fact that his family was moving to Belgium. He continued his further education in Belgium at a school called Virgo Plus where he completed his high school education in Computer Science Management and Accounting.[2] He later attended a university in Belgium where he studied Communication and Multi media.[3]
Music career
[edit]In the same 2015, Bmjizzo established BproudMusic, a Belgium-based music production platform that focuses on audio visual productions.[4] In the same 2021, Bmjizzo produced his own song titled Kamwe which featured eleven Hip hop and RnB Rwandan artists.[5]
Cinematography
[edit]Since 2015, Bmjizzo has worked with Rwandan and Tanzanian musicians such as such Diamond Platnumz, The Ben and Bruce Melodie.[6] Julien Bmjizzo worked on his first music project, Only you by The Ben ft Ben Kayiranga, as a video director in 2015.[7] In 2021 Bmjizzo shot and directed a song titled Why by The Ben and Diamond Platnumz. This music project which went viral further brought Bmjizzo on greater spotlight on the global music scene.[1] This first music project brought him to limelight in the Rwandan music industry and other countries as he started doing more music video jobs working as a director.[8] Bmjizzo has produced over 500 music videos.[1][9]
| Year | Video | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Only you | Ben kayiranga ft The Ben |
| 2019 | Katerina | Bruce Melodie |
| 2020 | Madede | Marina |
| 2020 | Worokoso | Marina |
| 2021 | Byukuri | Bulldog |
| 2021 | I'm in love | Babo |
| 2021 | Zunguza | Mk isacco ft Lil saako |
| 2021 | Kamwe | Julien Bmjizzo & BABALAO ft Rwandan allstars |
| 2022 | Why | The Ben ft Diamond Platnumz |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Kawera, Jeannette (2022-01-25). "Meet Julien Bmjizzo who directed 'Why' by The Ben and Diamond". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- ^ Schenk, Lewis (2022-02-23). "Julien Bmjizzo- The Proud Rwandan Music Director and His Achievements". VANITY STARDOM. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- ^ "JULIEN BMJIZZO". JULIEN BMJIZZO. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- ^ Mathias Mbock,"Big Poundz la pépite Camerounaise du côté de la Belgique nous offre " Commander "". voila-moi.com. 28 April 2019. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ "B.NIDAL et MARINA dévoilent le single " TROP TARD ". – Actuquo" (in French). 2021-03-16. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- ^ Joan Mbabazi,"Rising artiste 'Blessed Doddy' explains his come back to the music scene". newtimes.co.rw. 26 November 2020. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ Cfeditoren (2022-01-25). "Meet Julien Bmjizzo who directed 'Why' by The Ben and Diamond". Africa Press. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- ^ Declik, Team (2021-03-23). "COLLABO CAMEROUN - RWANDA : B.NIDAL et MARINA sur le titre "TROP TARD"". New Black Men (in French). Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- ^ Gospel, Rwanda. "Brand New Song by Tonzi , Umukunzi - Video". www.rwandagospel.com. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
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