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Miss Erica
Birth nameIrakoze Erica
BornBujumbura, Burundi
GenresAfro pop, hiplife, R&B, dancehall
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active2011–present

Irakoze Erica, professionally known as Miss Erica, was a Burundian Singer-songwriter.[1][2]

Early life

From Burundian and Rwandan parents Miss Erica grew up in Kigali. She embarked on a musical career after high school.

Career

She made her musical debut in 2011 as a member of the Kora Entertainment label in collaboration with Best Life Music. In 2016, Miss Erica formed a duo with Lacia and collaborated on a song with Burundian Superstar Sat-B titled Joto.

Many of her earlier songs were in the dancehall genre but Miss Erica surprised her following with highlife song Angalia in July 2017, featuring Kiwundo artists Vampino, Rabadaba, Diplomate and Milly. Other songs in her repertoire include Buziraherezo, Give me love and Mon Amour.[3][4]

Discography

Singles

Awards and nominations

Buja Music Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2019 Mon Amour Song Of The Year Nominated
2019 Mon Amour Best R&B/Afro Song Nominated
2019 Miss Erica Best Female Artist Won
2019 Mon Amour Video Of The Year Nominated

Afrimusic Song Contest

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2020 Miss Erica / In My Heart Afrimusic Song Contest 2020 winner Nominated
2020 Miss Erica / In My Heart Eurovision Coverage Facebook Buzz Award Won
2020 Miss Erica / In My Heart Best French Lyric Won

References

  1. ^ "Miss Erica Music, Songs, Videos, Mp3 Downloads and biography". Howwe.biz. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
  2. ^ "Miss Erica". Music in Africa. 3 July 2018. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
  3. ^ Nsengiyumva, Emmy. "Miss Erica umuhanzikazi w'icyamamare i Burundi ukorera muzika ye mu Rwanda yashyize hanze amashusho y'indirimbo ye "Mon amour"-VIDEO". Inyarwanda.com. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
  4. ^ "Musique : Miss Erica ou la volonté de conquérir le cœur des burundais". Akeza.net. 8 June 2018. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
  5. ^ "Miss Erica • GIVE ME LAVO • Free .MP3 Download". Howwe.biz. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
  6. ^ Urbain, Kamer (15 November 2018). "East Africa's Best Female Artist Miss Erica releases 'Mon Amour'". Kamerurbain.com. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
  7. ^ "Miss Erica - in My Heart ft. Sat-B". 20 December 2019.
  8. ^ "Burundi Miss Erica Nominated on AfriMusic Song Contest 2020". globalexcellenceonline. globalexcellenceonline.com. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
  9. ^ "AfriMusic 2020 ● Poznaj Finalistów! [1/3]". Destination Eurovision. Destination Eurovision. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
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