Ruyonga

Ruyonga is a Uganda hip hop music and spoken word artist.^[1] He was one of the pioneering hip hop acts in Uganda, with his first group winning a nationwide music competition in 2000. He was picked by Rawkus Records as one of the top 50 artists on the internet, and Rawkus helped release his second solo album, AFRiCAN, in 2007.^[2] He is married and has a daughter.^[3][4][5] He was on DSTV's list in 2013 of African MC’s: In a League of their own.^[6]

Music

Ruyonga is a gospel rapper who was based in the United states since 2002. He has worked with artists like Magg 44, Enygma, Benezeri, Big Tril, Maurice Kirya and Don MC.^[7] The US-based emcee and graphic artist was previously known as Krukid, member of the hip-hop trio A.R.M. (African Rebel Movement / Artists Representing the Motherland) that also included M.anifest (Ghana) and Budo. He was included in Rawkus 50, the 2007 list compiled by Rawkus Records of the 50 next important hip hop artists.^[8][9]

Discography

• AFRiCAN, 2007
• S.O.S- Songs Of Struggle

References

External links

• "Krukid Ruyonga sits down for an interview with GuerrillaCross"
• "RUYONGA TAKES PANAMERA"