Rehema Chalamila (born 15 May 1982 in Iringa), popularly known by her stage name Ray C, is a musician from Tanzania. Her genre of music is Afro pop, specifically Bongo Flava.
Biography Before venturing into music, she worked as a presenter for the Dar es Salaam–based Clouds FM radio station. She released her debut album, Mapenzi Yangu, in 2003.
She has toured Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Mozambique, China, the United Kingdom, Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, Greece, Sweden, the United States, Australia, Thailand, South Africa, India, Nigeria, and other countries.Daily Nation, Feb 23, 2008: Taarab to Confront Ohangla at Major Show in Nairobi
Discography Albums: Mapenzi Yangu (2003) Na Wewe Milele (2004) Sogea Sogea (2006) Touch Me (2008)
Awards Won: 2004 Tanzania Music Awards - Best Female Artist Tanzania Music Awards - Winners 2004 2004 Kisima Music Awards - Female Artist from Uganda & Tanzania 2007 Tanzania Music Awards - Best Female Artist Tanzania Music Awards - Winner 2007 Nominated: 2006 Pearl of Africa Music Awards - Best Female (Tanzania)Musicuganda.com: PAM 2006 nominees 2005 Channel O Music Awards - Best African East 2007 Pearl of Africa Music Awards - Best Female (Tanzania) Ugpulse.com: 2007 PAM Awards: The Winners 2008 Pearl of Africa Music Awards - Best Female (Tanzania) PAM Awards 2011 Tanzania Music Awards - Best Video, Best Song, Best Afro Pop Song and Best Collaboration Song ('Mama Ntilie' with Gelly wa Ryme & AT)allAfrica.com: '20 Percent' Grabs Seven Kili Music Awards Nominations
References
External links Myspace profile Discography and lyrics