Alyn Sano
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Birth name | Aline Sano Shengero | ||
Born | October 10, 1995 | ||
Origin | Kigali, Rwanda | ||
Genres | RnB, Pop, AfroBeat | ||
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Instruments | Vocals, Piano | ||
Years active | 2016–present | ||
Associated acts | Yvan Buravan | ||
Website | instagram |
Aline Sano Shengero[1] [2](Born October 10,1995)[3], known professionally as Alyn Sano is a Rwandan Singer and Songwriter. Originally from Nyarugenge District, She First garnered attention after releasing "Naremewe Wowe" Music Video in 2018.[4]
Early Life and Background
Aline Sano was raised by her single mother of five[3]. At age 16, she started singing in a choir, where she started crafting her songwriting in the gospel genre[3][4]. This is where she first had active exposure and feedback from fans. While a university student she performed jazz and blues with different live bands at hotels, clubs, weddings and other corporate events in Kigali, and interpreted classics from Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Whitney Houston and the likes.[4]
She started recording original music right after graduating from Akilah Institute for Women (now Davis College) in Hospitality Management and Leadership[1]. Her debut single “Witinda” [3][4]caught on setting her up for making a name for herself with various hits that followed. [5]
Awards, Competitions and Perfomances
In 2020, she was awarded the “Woman Of The Decade Award” by her former university[6] in the spirit of recognizing outstanding work and She is currently serving as Brand Ambassador to the institution[7]. In 2020, she was also named Rwanda’s Best Female Artist by the acclaimed show Isango Na Muzika[8].
Alyn Sano recently attended The Voice Afrique Francophone|The Voice Afrique, one of the biggest music competitions in Africa[9], where she made it to the top 12[10]. This extra visibility combined with her English songs makes her one of the most promising international artists to make waves starting from Rwanda.
She has already performed in Rwanda’s biggest events such as Kwita Izina[11], My Talent Live Concert [1], Transform Africa Summit, AfroBasket [2] and notably, Legends Alive where she got to sing along the legendary Yvonne Chaka Chaka from South Africa.
Discography
List of Alyn Sano Singles with Selected Details
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Witinda |
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Ntako Bisa |
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Naremewe Wowe |
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Rwiyoborere |
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Pain Killer |
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We The Best (Feat. Yvan Buravan)[12] |
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For Us[13] |
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None[14] |
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Kontorola[15] |
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Perimana[16] |
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Joni[17] |
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Urwo Ngukunda |
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Hono[18] |
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In the media
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Akilah, Davis College and (2020-09-10). "In Conversation with Alyn Sano". Medium. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ↑ "Alyn Sano on her performance at The Voice Afrique Francophone". The New Times | Rwanda. 2020-02-27. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Afro-club, le hit des platines avec Alyn Sano, Diamond Platnumz et Yetteh Bah". RFI Musique (in français). 2021-07-08. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "Alyn Sano on evolving as a musician". The New Times | Rwanda. 2018-06-07. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ↑ "Alyn Sano Working On New Music Projects After 'The Voice'". KT PRESS. 2021-06-17. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ↑ "Akilah's Women of the Decade". Davis College. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ↑ Emmy, Nsengiyumva. "Alyn Sano yagizwe 'Brand Ambassador' wa Akilah Institute - IGIHE.com". igihe.com (in Kinyarwanda). Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ↑ "Isango na Muzika Awards 2020 : Abatowe bashyikirijwe ibihembo". isangostar.rw. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ↑ "Alyn Sano on her performance at The Voice Afrique Francophone". The New Times | Rwanda. 2020-02-27. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ↑ "Alyn Sano eliminated from The Voice Afrique music contest". The New Times | Rwanda. 2021-04-25. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ↑ Iyamuremye, Janvier. "Ange Kagame mu bantu bitabiriye ibirori 'Kwita Izina Gala Night' byasusurukijwe na Alyn Sano-AMAFOTO - Inyarwanda.com". inyarwanda.com. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ↑ "I Almost Fainted Live on Stage - Alyn Sano". KT PRESS. 2019-09-24. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ↑ "Melody, Sano drop new songs and promise more". The New Times | Rwanda. 2019-09-19. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ↑ "New Rwandan jams ushering you into the festive season". The New Times | Rwanda. 2019-12-04. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ↑ "Alyn Sano Drops 'Kontorola' Remix Video Featuring Kenya's Femi One". KT PRESS. 2020-07-14. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ↑ "Sano speaks about her new song "Perimana"". The New Times | Rwanda. 2020-09-02. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ↑ "Singer Alyn Sano on releasing her new album". The New Times | Rwanda. 2020-11-18. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ↑ "Alyn Sano drops new song calling on men to take care of women". The New Times | Rwanda. 2021-06-17. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
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