Knowless (singer)

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Butera knowless

Knowless has released an album called Inzora.[1]

Butera Knowless
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Background information
Birth nameJeanne d’Arc Ingabire Butera
Born2 October 1990 (1990-10-02) (age 31)
Ruhango District
OriginRwanda
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2011 - present
Associated acts
Websitewww.instagram.com/buteraknowless

Knowless (born Jeanne d’Arc Ingabire Butera on 2 October 1990) is a Rwandan singer. Butera writes many of her own songs. Her songs touch on such themes as romantic relationships, societal issues and daily life.[2]

History[]

Early years and background[]

Jeanne d’Arc Ingabire Butera[3] was born in Ruhango District on 1 October 1990, the only child of Jean-Marie Vianney Butera and Marie Claire Uyambaje, who are both deceased. Her mother was formerly the lead singer in a local Seventh-day Adventist church choir. Butera attended ESCAF primary school in Nyamirambo, APARUDE secondary school in Ruhango and APACE secondary school in Kigali with a focus on computer sciences and management. As a teenager she sang in the local choir. In 2012 she began to pursue a university degree at Kigali Institute of Science and Technology.[4]

In 2019, she graduated with an MBA at the Oklahoma Christian University. She is a mother of two girls named Ora & Inzora Butera.

Musical career[]

Knowless released her debut album, Komeza, in December 2011.[4] Her second album, Uwo Ndiwe, was released in March 2013.[5] Knowless is managed under the label Kina Music.[6]

She has performed throughout Rwanda and in neighboring countries, including Uganda,[2] and has collaborated with numerous artists, including Rwandans Danny, Paccy, Ciney, Jay Polly, Kamichi and Urban Boyz, and Ugandan group Vampos. She has named Belgium-based Rwandan musician Cecile Kayirebwa and American R&B singer-songwriter Brandy Norwood as inspirations.[4] in 2021 she released new album called INZORA.[7]

Awards[]

Knowless won "Best New Artiste" in the 2010 competition.[2] In August 2013, she took third place in the annual Primus Guma Guma Super Star talent competition, held at Amahoro Stadium.[8] In March 2013 she won her second Salax Award, this time in the category of "Best Female Artist".[5]

In 2013, Knowless was one of three Rwandan acts to perform at the "Rwanda Day" event held in London.[9] in 2015, Knowless Butera won the Primus Gumma Gumma Superstar 5th Edition, and she is the first woman to win such a competition

References[]

  1. ^ "Knowless set to release 'Inzora' album next week". The New Times | Rwanda. 2021-06-10. Retrieved 2021-11-10.
  2. ^ a b c Baike, Prisca (11 August 2013). "Rwanda's 'Beyonce' to rock Kampala". New Times. Rwanda. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
  3. ^ Tumwebaze, Peterson (2013-09-18). "I am still 'Kabebe' from the village: Knowless". The New Times. Retrieved 2018-06-14.
  4. ^ a b c Baike, Prisca (2 January 2012). "Knowles: Rwanda's True Music Diva!". Tukabyine. Rwanda. Archived from the original on January 10, 2012. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
  5. ^ a b Asiimwe, Peninah (14 April 2013). "Action packed: Female stars take over Rwanda". The Rwanda Focus. Rwanda. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
  6. ^ Kwesiga, Brian (28 June 2013). "Interview: Tom Close Promises Fire At Rwanda Nite". Chimp Reports. Rwanda. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
  7. ^ "Knowless Set To Release Inzora, Her "Best Album Ever"". KT PRESS. 2021-06-05. Retrieved 2021-11-10.
  8. ^ Ndushabandi, Charles (11 August 2013). "Riderman Wins Rwanda Talent Search". New Times. Rwanda. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
  9. ^ "Knowles applauds Rwanda day". RwandaShow. Rwanda. 21 May 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
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