Confiance Munyaneza

Munyaneza Confiance, popularly known by his stage name Confy (born 2 May, 1999) in Gikondo Kicukiro District, is a Rwandan singer,[1] songwriter and performer.

Confy
Birth nameConfiance Munyaneza
Born (1999-05-02) May 2, 1999
Kigali, Rwanda
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Artist
  • songwriter
  • composer
Years active2018–present

Early life and education

He grew up in a family of 5 where he happened to be the 3th.[2] He born and raised in Kicukiro, Rwanda.[3] He Obtained in 2019 a bachelor's degree in financial management from University of Kigali.[4][5][6][7][8][9]

Carrier

He started music Carrier in 2018.[10] He released album featured Marioo,[11] Jaywills,[12] Mimi Mars and Ykee Benda.[13] He won Kiss Summer Award 2021 as Best New Summer Artist.[14][15]Confy featured in Gabiro Guitar's song called Igikwe which became popular in Music of Rwanda in 2020. He became brand ambassador for different companies include Skol Pulse Beer Brand Ambassador 2022,[16] MTN Rwanda 2021[17] and BK Arena in 2023.[18][19][20] [21]

Personal life

Confy shared how living with vitiligo has made him self-discovery, a stronger and more resilience person.[2]

Albums

[1]

Ep albums
  • 1min (2021)[3]
  • Umuteen (2021)[6]
1min
EP by
Confy
Released2021
GenreAfro-beat
LanguageEnglish and Kinyarwanda
Umuteen
EP by
Confy
Released2021
GenreAfro-beat
LanguageEnglish and Kinyarwanda

References
  1. Gatera, Emmanuel (2022-02-01). "Confy to release 6 track semi-album this week". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
  2. Ntarindwa, Frank (2023-10-24). "Singer Confy opens up about living with vitiligo". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  3. Gatera, Emmanuel (2021-07-06). "Fast-rising artiste Confy on making hits, breaking through". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
  4. Muhire, Leonidas (2023-02-24). "Kigali Jazz Junction: All Set For Kidum, B2C, Confy Performance". KT PRESS. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
  5. "2022 must be my year, says Confy". The Voice. 2022-01-18. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
  6. Gatera, Emmanuel (2023-03-03). "Top five songs trending in Rwanda". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  7. "Meet Confy: 22-Year-Old Musician Taking Rwanda by Storm ⚜ Latest music news online". Mdundo. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
  8. Eliane, Irakoze (February 25, 2023). "PHOTOS: Kidum, B2C and Confy revive Jazz vibes". The New Times (Rwanda).
  9. Umurerwa, Ines Rutayisire (2021-07-29). "Local music: Who are Rwanda's best song writers?". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
  10. Gatera, Emmanuel (2022-03-15). "Drip City Ent partners with Azuri to promote local artistes". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
  11. Irakoze, Eliane (2021-11-10). "Upcoming stars to be recognised in new online music contest". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  12. Kawera, Jeannette (2022-12-23). "One People Concert cancelled". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  13. Willy, Mucyo (December 7, 2021). "Fantasy Music Concert: with Ric Hassani, Symphony Band , Nel Ngabo , Confy, Mike Kayihura". The New Times (Rwanda).
  14. Kamanzi, Natasha (2022-10-27). "Kiss Summer Awards Is Back". KT PRESS. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  15. Nsabimana, Eddie (2022-01-18). "2022 must be my year, says Confy". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
  16. Kagire, Linda M. (2021-09-28). "Kiss Summer Awards 2021 pit 'Young vs Old'". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  17. Gatera, Emmanuel (2021-12-22). "Music concerts that shaped 2021". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  18. Nsabimana, Eddie (2021-10-19). "All set for Kiss Summer Awards 2021". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  19. Gatera, Emmanuel (2023-05-20). "Top five new Rwandan songs trending: What's on your playlist?". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  20. Gatera, Emmanuel (2021-12-22). "Rwandan artistes that changed the music game in 2021". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  21. Irakoze, Eliane (2023-02-02). "Kidum, Confy join B2C for Kigali Jazz Junction". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-09-15.


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