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Rwanda: 10 Rwandan Artists Who Lit Up 2023

[New Times] Musically, 2023 was defined by massive releases from singles to collaborations that went beyond Rwanda's audience. Rwandan musicians worked tirelessly to release mega hits that blew music enthusiasts away.

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