Raymond Shaban Mwakyusa, better known by his stage name Rayvanny is a musician, songwriter and recording artist working under his own label Next Label Music. Previously, he was signed under WCB Wasafi records label founded by Diamond Platnumz. Not only is he a musician, but he's also a father. Here's Rayvanny's life history.
Rayvanny whose real name is Raymond Shaban Mwakyusa was born on 22 August 1993 in Mbeya, Tanzania. Rayvanny’s parents did their best to provide for him and his brother and their efforts have paid off.
Rayvanny is one of the most successful artists from Mbeya but very little is known about his family. He introduced his brother Shadrack to the world after he graduated from Ardhi University in Tanzania. Not much is known about him as keeps to himself.
Rayvanny’s involvement in music traces back to his primary school days. Before he graduated from high school, he took part in the regional Serengeti Rap Freestyle Competition in his hometown Mbeya and in 2011, he won the national competition held in Dar es Salaam.
This served as a good launchpad for his career. The following year, he joined a music group called Tip Top Connection where he served as a backup singer to some of Tanzania’s seasoned artists like Madee Ali.
Rayvanny’s big move came in 2015 when he signed for Diamond Platnumz’s record label Wasafi Records and one year later, produced his hit song Kwetu. In the song, Rayvanny explains to his rich girlfriend about the difficulties he has back home after she nags him to share his background with her.
After the success of his first song, Rayvanny was nominated for the MTV Music Awards in the Breakthrough Act category. His name appeared in other awards lists such as the AEUSA in the Best New Talents category, Uganda Entertainment Awards in the Best African Act, and became the first Tanzanian artist to win the BET Viewers Choice Best International Act.
Rayvanny went on to release other hits under the label like ‘Chuchuma’ with over 11 million YouTube views, another East Africa ‘Anthem’ ‘Tetema’ alongside Diamond Platnumz with over 63 million YouTube views. The beats of the song which naturally gets you off your feet proved irresistible to the ear.
After five years at Wasafi Records, Rayvanny quit and launched his own record label Next Level Music. He received the blessing of his former boss Diamond who even claimed that Rayvanny's Studio would be the biggest in East Africa.
Rayvanny has five albums, four of which are Extended Plays (EP). These include 'Vanny Boy (2018 EP)', 'Flowers (2020 EP)', 'Sound From Africa (2021)', 'New Chui (2021 EP)', 'Flowers II (2022 EP)'.
One of the most prominent songs from his Flowers album is 'ex-boyfriend' which is about an abrupt end to what was otherwise a good relationship.
Ever since Rayvanny broke up with his wife Faima 'Fahyma' Msenga, Rayvanny’s love life seems to be on a spin. Even before the dust settled on his new relationship with Paula Kajala, the two broke up as Paula accused Rayvanny of cheating with his ex-girlfriend Fahima. Rayvanny and his new girlfriend were in a long-distance relationship as she studies abroad.
Everything seemed to be going well, especially after Rayvanny splashed money on his mother-in-law during her birthday party. Well, money cannot solve all problems.
Rayvanny and Faima weren't legally married even though the singer referred to her as his wife. The wedding video is not of his own ceremony but a music video for his song "I love you".
Rayvanny's son with baby mama Faima 'Fahyma' Msenga was born in April 2017. He's named Jaydan Vanny.
After allegations that Rayvanny cheated on his now ex-girlfriend Fahyma surfaced, fans were eager to hear what she had to say. She convened a press conference to address the matter only for her to announce her new business deal as the ambassador of Choice Baby diapers and Amorette pads. Fans felt cheated as they suggested that the two faked a break-up to promote themselves. On his part, Rayvanny said he wasn’t after cheap publicity.
Rayvanny was accused of stealing his emotional ‘Noagopa’ song from Riser Stardia. He hit back and said that he wrote the song even before he joined Wasafi Records in 2015. Further, he alleged that Riser stole his song and rushed to record it hence the confusion.
It was inconceivable to think that Rayvanny and Harmonize would have a public fallout after their budding relationship when both worked under Wasafi Records. If anything, many people, at least in the beginning, viewed their beef as a publicity stunt only to realize that the two no longer saw eye to eye.
Their beef started when Harmonize made fun of Rayvanny after he held a free concert. Vanny Boy did not take it kindly and escalated things. He shared a video of Harmonize with Paula Kajala, the daughter of Fridah Kajala who at the time was his girlfriend.
This got to Harmonize who then accused Rayvanny of courting an underage girl, something that even got him arrested.
Harmonize followed up with a song Vibaya to which Rayvanny responded with a diss track Nyamaza.
Rayvanny is giving ladies a run for their money with his ever-changing but creative hairstyles. It seems he's always looking for something out of the ordinary as he wears a combination of braids with beads, kinky, with a neatly done hairline.
It’s become rare to spot a celebrity who doesn’t have a tattoo on the body. Harmonize joined the tattoo club after he got one on his neck. It was simply written blessed. Some fans urged him to get for his baby mama but we don’t think that’ll happen now as they broke up.
Rayvanny owns several cars including a Toyota Voxy, Range Rover Sport, Toyota Max, and a Jeep Wrangler.
Rayvanny owns a palatial house located in Tegeta Wazo, Dar es Salaam. More than a few times, he’s flaunted his expensive mansion on social media. He shared images in which he is seen playing football with his girlfriend and son with whom he also took photos at the swimming pool area, and the basketball court.
Rayvanny has no doubt made it big in the Tanzanian music scene. He generates his wealth from endorsements, shows, YouTube views and businesses. Rayvanny’s net worth as of 2021 is estimated to be $600,000 to $1.2 million.
2021: Best African Act at the HiPipo Music Awards
2018: BET Awards Viewers Choice for Best International Act
2017: Nominated for Best Newcomer Awards at the Afrika Muzik Magazine Awards
2016: Nominated for the Breakthrough Act at the MTV Africa Awards
Rayvanny Instagram: @Rayvanny
Rayvanny Twitter: @Rayvanny
Rayvanny Facebook: Rayvanny
Rayvanny YouTube: Rayvanny
Rayvanny’s net worth as of 2021 is estimated to be $600,000 to $1.2 million. He generates his wealth from endorsements, shows, YouTube views and businesses.
Rayvanny has five albums, four of which are Extended Plays (EP). These include 'Vanny Boy (2018 EP)', 'Flowers (2020 EP)', 'Sound From Africa (2021)', 'New Chui (2021 EP)', 'Flowers II (2022 EP)'. Combined, these albums have over 40 tracks.
Rayvanny signed for Diamond's record label Wasafi Record label in 2015 before he quit to start his own label Next Music Label.
Rayvanny celebrates his birthday on 22 August 1993 which makes his age 29
Rayvanny is 5'8
Raymond Shaban Mwakyusa, better known by his stage name Rayvanny is a musician, songwriter and recording artist working under his own label Next Label Music. Previously, he was signed under WCB Wasafi records label founded by Diamond Platnumz. Not only is he a musician, but he's also a father. Here's Rayvanny's life history.
Rayvanny whose real name is Raymond Shaban Mwakyusa was born on 22 August 1993 in Mbeya, Tanzania. Rayvanny’s parents did their best to provide for him and his brother and their efforts have paid off.
Rayvanny is one of the most successful artists from Mbeya but very little is known about his family. He introduced his brother Shadrack to the world after he graduated from Ardhi University in Tanzania. Not much is known about him as keeps to himself.
Rayvanny’s involvement in music traces back to his primary school days. Before he graduated from high school, he took part in the regional Serengeti Rap Freestyle Competition in his hometown Mbeya and in 2011, he won the national competition held in Dar es Salaam.
This served as a good launchpad for his career. The following year, he joined a music group called Tip Top Connection where he served as a backup singer to some of Tanzania’s seasoned artists like Madee Ali.
Rayvanny’s big move came in 2015 when he signed for Diamond Platnumz’s record label Wasafi Records and one year later, produced his hit song Kwetu. In the song, Rayvanny explains to his rich girlfriend about the difficulties he has back home after she nags him to share his background with her.
After the success of his first song, Rayvanny was nominated for the MTV Music Awards in the Breakthrough Act category. His name appeared in other awards lists such as the AEUSA in the Best New Talents category, Uganda Entertainment Awards in the Best African Act, and became the first Tanzanian artist to win the BET Viewers Choice Best International Act.
Rayvanny went on to release other hits under the label like ‘Chuchuma’ with over 11 million YouTube views, another East Africa ‘Anthem’ ‘Tetema’ alongside Diamond Platnumz with over 63 million YouTube views. The beats of the song which naturally gets you off your feet proved irresistible to the ear.
After five years at Wasafi Records, Rayvanny quit and launched his own record label Next Level Music. He received the blessing of his former boss Diamond who even claimed that Rayvanny's Studio would be the biggest in East Africa.
Rayvanny has five albums, four of which are Extended Plays (EP). These include 'Vanny Boy (2018 EP)', 'Flowers (2020 EP)', 'Sound From Africa (2021)', 'New Chui (2021 EP)', 'Flowers II (2022 EP)'.
One of the most prominent songs from his Flowers album is 'ex-boyfriend' which is about an abrupt end to what was otherwise a good relationship.
Ever since Rayvanny broke up with his wife Faima 'Fahyma' Msenga, Rayvanny’s love life seems to be on a spin. Even before the dust settled on his new relationship with Paula Kajala, the two broke up as Paula accused Rayvanny of cheating with his ex-girlfriend Fahima. Rayvanny and his new girlfriend were in a long-distance relationship as she studies abroad.
Everything seemed to be going well, especially after Rayvanny splashed money on his mother-in-law during her birthday party. Well, money cannot solve all problems.
Rayvanny and Faima weren't legally married even though the singer referred to her as his wife. The wedding video is not of his own ceremony but a music video for his song "I love you".
Rayvanny's son with baby mama Faima 'Fahyma' Msenga was born in April 2017. He's named Jaydan Vanny.
After allegations that Rayvanny cheated on his now ex-girlfriend Fahyma surfaced, fans were eager to hear what she had to say. She convened a press conference to address the matter only for her to announce her new business deal as the ambassador of Choice Baby diapers and Amorette pads. Fans felt cheated as they suggested that the two faked a break-up to promote themselves. On his part, Rayvanny said he wasn’t after cheap publicity.
Rayvanny was accused of stealing his emotional ‘Noagopa’ song from Riser Stardia. He hit back and said that he wrote the song even before he joined Wasafi Records in 2015. Further, he alleged that Riser stole his song and rushed to record it hence the confusion.
It was inconceivable to think that Rayvanny and Harmonize would have a public fallout after their budding relationship when both worked under Wasafi Records. If anything, many people, at least in the beginning, viewed their beef as a publicity stunt only to realize that the two no longer saw eye to eye.
Their beef started when Harmonize made fun of Rayvanny after he held a free concert. Vanny Boy did not take it kindly and escalated things. He shared a video of Harmonize with Paula Kajala, the daughter of Fridah Kajala who at the time was his girlfriend.
This got to Harmonize who then accused Rayvanny of courting an underage girl, something that even got him arrested.
Harmonize followed up with a song Vibaya to which Rayvanny responded with a diss track Nyamaza.
Rayvanny is giving ladies a run for their money with his ever-changing but creative hairstyles. It seems he's always looking for something out of the ordinary as he wears a combination of braids with beads, kinky, with a neatly done hairline.
It’s become rare to spot a celebrity who doesn’t have a tattoo on the body. Harmonize joined the tattoo club after he got one on his neck. It was simply written blessed. Some fans urged him to get for his baby mama but we don’t think that’ll happen now as they broke up.
Rayvanny owns several cars including a Toyota Voxy, Range Rover Sport, Toyota Max, and a Jeep Wrangler.
Rayvanny owns a palatial house located in Tegeta Wazo, Dar es Salaam. More than a few times, he’s flaunted his expensive mansion on social media. He shared images in which he is seen playing football with his girlfriend and son with whom he also took photos at the swimming pool area, and the basketball court.
Rayvanny has no doubt made it big in the Tanzanian music scene. He generates his wealth from endorsements, shows, YouTube views and businesses. Rayvanny’s net worth as of 2021 is estimated to be $600,000 to $1.2 million.
2021: Best African Act at the HiPipo Music Awards
2018: BET Awards Viewers Choice for Best International Act
2017: Nominated for Best Newcomer Awards at the Afrika Muzik Magazine Awards
2016: Nominated for the Breakthrough Act at the MTV Africa Awards
Rayvanny Instagram: @Rayvanny
Rayvanny Twitter: @Rayvanny
Rayvanny Facebook: Rayvanny
Rayvanny YouTube: Rayvanny
Rayvanny’s net worth as of 2021 is estimated to be $600,000 to $1.2 million. He generates his wealth from endorsements, shows, YouTube views and businesses.
Rayvanny has five albums, four of which are Extended Plays (EP). These include 'Vanny Boy (2018 EP)', 'Flowers (2020 EP)', 'Sound From Africa (2021)', 'New Chui (2021 EP)', 'Flowers II (2022 EP)'. Combined, these albums have over 40 tracks.
Rayvanny signed for Diamond's record label Wasafi Record label in 2015 before he quit to start his own label Next Music Label.
Rayvanny celebrates his birthday on 22 August 1993 which makes his age 29
Rayvanny is 5'8
