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Meddy (singer)

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Meddy
Background information
Birth nameNgabo Medard[1]
Born (1989-08-07) August 7, 1989 (age 35)
Bujumbura, Burundi
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • dancer
Instrumentguitar
Years active2008–present
LabelsPressOne music
SpouseMimi Mehfira

Ngabo Médard Jobert (born August 7, 1989), known by his stage name Meddy,[3] is a Rwandan singer[4] and songwriter.[5]

Biography

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Early life

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Meddy was born on August 7, 1989, in Kigali, Rwanda.[6] He is the son of Sindayihebura Alphonse (father) and Alphonsine Cyabukombe (mother)[7] who passed away in 2022.[8][9] Meddy attended Tarrant County College in Texas.

Personal life

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In 2020, Meddy started to make a music video Rwanda as his own said[10][11][12][13] They had their first child in 2022.[14] The family lives in Texas, U.S, where both parents work.[15][16]

Music career

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Meddy's music career started when he was a high school student,[17] joining local singing groups in Kigali.[18][19]

In a music group named 'Justified', Meddy met musical artists currently well known in Rwanda, including The Ben, Mucyo and Lick Lick.[20]

Meddy's career came into the limelight in 2008. By the end of 2010, Meddy and The Ben[21] were among Rwanda's most influential pop singers.[22] He moved to the US in 2010 for education and music purposes and joined the PressOne Entertainment music label.[23]

Meddy had international recognition when he released the song 'Slowly'[24] in 2017, that became a major hit in East and Central African countries. He has since worked with the likes of Otile Brown,[25] RJ The DJ, Rayvanny, Willy Paul[26] and The Ben and other recognized names in East African music.[27]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Ceremony Prize Work Result
2016 MTV Africa Music Awards 2016 Listener's Choice Meddy[28] Nominated[29]
2021 MTV Africa Music Awards 2021 Listener's Choice Meddy Nominated[30]
2021 All Africa Music Awards 2021 Best Male East Africa Meddy Nominated[31]
2022 8th African Muzik Magazine Awards Best Male in Eastern Africa Meddy Nominated[32]
2022 The Headies 2022 Best East African Artist of the Year Meddy Nominated[33]

References

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  1. ^ "Meddy a Rwandan misic video Producer". BBC News Gahuza (in Kinyarwanda). May 23, 2021. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  2. ^ "Singer Meddy to Switch to Gospel Genre". KT PRESS. September 8, 2021. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  3. ^ "BBC World Service – This Is Africa, Meddy". BBC. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  4. ^ Nsanzimana, Germain (December 26, 2020). "Court in Rwanda Summons Singer Meddy Based in U.S". THE CHRONICLES. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  5. ^ Ntarindwa, Frank (December 20, 2023). "Singer Meddy opens up about musical journey, faith transformation". The New Times. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  6. ^ "'Meddy ni umugande na munyarwanda...' Mwanamuziki Meddy akiri". BBC News Swahili (in Swahili). August 8, 2019. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  7. ^ "Mother of U.S-Based in CANICULAR FILMS". KT PRESS. August 14, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  8. ^ "'Dusuma' hitmaker mourns mom's death". Mpasho. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  9. ^ "Dusuma hit-maker Meddy in mourning". Nairobi News. October 6, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  10. ^ "Meddy's exquisite proposal to Mimi Mehfira was beautiful". February 20, 2021. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  11. ^ "Singer Meddy and Ethiopian boo Mimi tie the knot in glamorous ceremony". www.newtimes.co.rw. May 23, 2021. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  12. ^ "Rwandan Singer Meddy and Ethiopoan Girlfriend Mimi Mehfira Get Married in a Beautiful Wedding Ceremony". blizz.co.ug. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  13. ^ "Meddy engages long-term girlfriend Mimi". www.newtimes.co.rw. December 19, 2020. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  14. ^ "Rwandese singer Meddy welcomes a baby girl". Mpasho. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  15. ^ "Dusuma hit maker ties the knot in lavish ceremony at Texas". Mpasho. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  16. ^ "Meddys to donate 20% of weekend earnings to families of school shooting victims in Uvalde, Texas". www.kwch.com. May 27, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  17. ^ "Meddy traces music roots to Sunday school days". The East African. August 27, 2020.
  18. ^ "How Rwandan R&B singer Meddy turned music into a sustainable career". CNBC AFRICA.
  19. ^ Chigozie (October 7, 2021). "Afrosapeur Spotlight: How Medard Ngabo Turned Music into career". africanvibes.com. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  20. ^ Josue, Umukundwa. "Meddy na The Ben! Ubufatanye bukomeye bwaranze aba bahanzi kuva mu ntangiriro bwahurijwe no mu ndirimbo 'My Vow' yaririmbiwe Mimi-VIDEO - Inyarwanda.com". inyarwanda.com. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  21. ^ Writer, ShowRwanda (June 13, 2021). "Meddy , The Ben na Bluce Melodie barahanganye Mu matora muguhagararira U Rwanda mu iserukira muco rya ONE AFRICA MUSIC FEST muri USA". Show Rwanda. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  22. ^ "Meddy and The Ben, Rwandan Music Superstars". Oberlin College and Conservatory. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  23. ^ "The Ben, Meddy doing well in US | The East African". www.theeastafrican.co.ke. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  24. ^ Mulla, Derrick (June 15, 2021). "Meddy's 'Slowly' Surpasses 50 Million Streams on YouTube". Plugged News. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  25. ^ "Meddy vs Otile Brown: Who made 'Dusuma' tick?". www.newtimes.co.rw. January 7, 2021. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  26. ^ Mutali, Branny; Branny (November 18, 2019). "Willy Paul and Rwanda's Meddy collaborate for new jam "Uuh Mama" and its fire(Audio)". Ghafla! Kenya. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  27. ^ Codingest (January 26, 2022). "Meddy continues to write bigger history than other Rwandan superstars". Thefacts. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  28. ^ admin (October 3, 2016). "Rwanda: Meddy Nominated for MTV Africa Music Awards 2016". The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  29. ^ "Meddy nominated for MTV Music Awards". www.newtimes.co.rw. October 4, 2016. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  30. ^ Iyamuremye, Janvier. "Meddy ari mu bahataniye ibihembo bya MTV Africa Music Awards Kampala 2021 - Inyarwanda.com". inyarwanda.com. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  31. ^ "All Africa Music Awards 2021: All the nominees". Music in Africa. September 23, 2021. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  32. ^ "Meddy nominated in Afrimma Awards 2022". www.newtimes.co.rw. September 26, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  33. ^ "Meddy, Diamond and Kenzo Battling for Best East African Artiste of the Year Award". KT PRESS. May 24, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
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