Dream Boys
Rwandan R&B duo known for socially conscious lyrics.
Dream Boys is a Rwandan R&B duo formed in 2009, consisting of Nemeye Platini (known as Platini) and Claude Mujyanama (called T.M.C.). The group has toured throughout Rwanda and across the East African Community, including Uganda. Their music addresses themes from their daily lives in Rwanda, and they have publicly advocated for social causes, such as a male circumcision campaign in Ruhango District to reduce HIV infection.
Quick Facts
- Origin
- Rwanda
- Genre
- R&B
- Years active
- 2009-present
- Current members
- Platini P; Claude Mujyanama
- Label
- Kina Music
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History
Dream Boys is a Rwandan R&B duo made up of childhood friends Nemeye Platini, known as Platini, and Claude Mujyanama, who goes by T.M.C. Both are university graduates. Formed in 2009, the group has toured Rwanda and the East African Community, including Uganda. They write their own music, which studio professionals in Uganda and Rwanda produce, and they are managed by Kina Music. Their debut album, Sinzika, came out in 2009 and was a big hit in Rwanda, especially its first single, Magorwa.
Their second album, Isaano, did well but got less attention, while a third, Uzambariza Mama, followed in 2012. The duo has worked with many regional artists on singles like No one like me with Eddy Kenzo, Nzagaruka with T-Max, and Rwanda uri Nziza with several Rwandan and Ugandan acts. They cite Rwandan artists Miss Jojo and Tom Close, plus Tanzanian Ali Kiba, as inspirations. Their music tackles daily life challenges in Rwanda, and they have supported social causes such as a male circumcision campaign to reduce HIV.
In August 2013, they placed fourth in the Primus Guma Guma Super Star competition at Amahoro Stadium and have won other awards, including a Pearl of Africa music award.
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