Element Eleeh inverts the “Afro Gako” new Rwandan musical style

One of Rwanda’s most significant producers Robinson Fred Mugisha alias Element Eleeh is said to be the one who has inverted new music style here in Rwanda named “AfroGako”

The music style was first heard in a song sung by Bruce Melodie in 2021, according to information gathered by Kigali Daily News.

you can here the song below

Another song in this style is “Azana (Agati),” a brand-new song of Bruce Melodie.

Reports claims that this inverted style is a product of the Rwandan “Gakondo” cultural style.

Rwandan record producer, singer and songwriter credited for producing hit songs of several local and international artists, who is currently in 1:55 AM,adopted this style because He wanted Rwandan artistes to develop their own distinctive afro-style rather than continuing to adopt Nigerian-inspired music.

Guhamiriza,gushayaya,ikinimba….and other Rwandan cultural dancing styles,are appropriate for dancing to this musical style.

Element was born on July 26, 2000 and grew up in Karongi, in western Rwanda. He studied high school at College Sainte Marie Kibuye.

After finishing college, Element started working in artistic endeavors. He was a talented musician who could play the instrument and create the beats for the songs in addition to vocals.

Element  has produced most of the hit songs on charts like Kora by The Ben, Henzup by Bruce Melodie, Care by Emmy and Saa Moya, Element Eleéeh – Fou De Toi ft. Bruce Melodie & Ross Kana… .

Element was discovered by Country Records boss Jean Paul Nduwimana commonly known as Noopja, after seeing his enthusiasm of becoming an artiste around the studio while working with producer Iyzo.

Coach Gael signed him to 1.55 AM LTD after recognizing his potential.

Azana (Agati) by Bruce Melodie “Afrogako”