Nigerian Afropop sensation Joeboy landed in Kigali on the evening of Tuesday, October 1, to work on a highly anticipated music project with Rwandan superstar Bruce Melodie. The collaboration comes shortly after Bruce Melodie released “Iyo Foto,” a track featuring Kenyan artist Bien Aime, which is set to appear on his upcoming debut album.
Joeboy, best known for his hit song “Sip,” arrived in the Rwandan capital accompanied by his management team. The artist was welcomed by Bruce Melodie and his entourage just minutes after touching down, with a dinner organized to mark his arrival. The two artists are set to finalize the audio for their joint project, followed by shooting the music video for the track, which will also be featured on Bruce Melodie’s album.
A representative from 1:55AM, Bruce Melodie’s record label, confirmed Joeboy’s safe arrival, adding, “We will start shooting tomorrow.”
Joeboy’s collaboration with Bruce Melodie marks the third international feature on the Rwandan star’s upcoming album. Prior to this, Bruce Melodie teamed up with South African duo Blaq Diamond and Kenyan vocalist Bien Aime Baraza. Their recent track, “Iyo Foto,” has already generated buzz in the East African music scene.
This is not Joeboy’s first time in Rwanda. The Nigerian musician headlined the Kigali Fiesta concert in 2022 and also performed at the Kigali Jazz Junction in 2019.
Born Joseph Akinwale, Joeboy gained global recognition under Mr Eazi’s emPawa Africa label. A graduate of the University of Lagos with a diploma in Human Resource Management, Joeboy rose to fame with hits like “Sip,” “Show Me,” “Focus,” “Baby,” and “Like Riddim,” solidifying his position as one of Afropop’s rising stars.
The collaboration between Joeboy and Bruce Melodie has already generated excitement among fans, eager to see what the two African music powerhouses will create together.
