Itahiwacu Bruce (born 3 March 1992), commonly known as Bruce Melodie aka Munyakazi, is a Rwandan singer and a winner of Primus Guma Guma Super Star seasons 8 (PGGSS).
He is the Founder of Igitangaza Music record Label. Bruce is also a brand ambassador of BK Arena and Primus. He does his music under 1:55 AM label which was led by Coach Gael. In October 2023 Bruce melody released a single "When she is around" featuring Jamaican international hit maker "Shaggy" also he release out hit of hit album called Colorful Generation.
History Early years Bruce Itahiwacu was born in Kicukiro District. He is the second born in a family of four by "Gervain Ntibihangana (father) and Velene Muteteri (deceased in 2013). Bruce attended Camp Kanombe primary school in Kanombe, Rwamagana Islamic secondary school.
Musical career Bruce is considered a Current Rwanda Musician Leader. He started singing at an early age in a church choir and released his debut song "Tubivemo" under the album called, Ndumiwe, in August 2013. His second album, Ntundize, was released in 2014. At that time, Bruce was managed under the "Super Level Music Label". In February 2021, Bruce announced that he had signed with Cloud9 Entertainment to manage his music career, but in 2022 he terminated the contract with Lee and joined new management, 1:55AM Entertainment, headed by Gael Karomba AKA Coach Gael.
Studio albums
+ List of studio albums with selected details Title Details Ndumiwe Released: 13 August 2014 Label: Bruce Melodie Formats: Digital download Ntundize Released: 2014 Label: Super Level Music Label Formats: Digital downloadColorful Generation •Released: 2025 •Label: 1:55AM •Formats: Digital download
He has performed throughout Rwanda and in neighboring countries, including Uganda and has collaborated with numerous artists, including Urban Boyz, Queen Cha, Jay-C, Sheebah Karungi, Pallaso, B2C, Fik fameica and Khaligraph Jones. He named Craig David as his inspiration. He was the first Rwandan artist to perform at Coke Studio (Africa)|Coke Studio Africa. .In 2020 Bruce melodie raised Kenny Sol and Juno kizigenza. In 2023 he got featured in Harmonize's song called "Zanzibar" and performed it together in the front of thousands at the trace awards in Zanzibar . In 2025 he got featured in Joeboy's song called Beauty on Fire feat and became.
Awards Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref 2014Salax AwardsBest RnB ArtistBruce Melodie 2016Salax AwardsBest Male ArtistBruce Melodie 2017HiPipo Awards Song of the Year (Rwanda) Turaberanye 2018Salax AwardsBest ArtistBruce Melodie 2018PGGS8Best ArtistBruce Melodie 2019Salax AwardsBest R & B ArtistBruce Melodie 2019Salax AwardsBest male artistBruce Melodie 2019Kiss Summer AwardsBest Summer ArtistBruce Melodie 2019HiPipo Awards Song of the Year (Rwanda) Embeera zo 2019HiPipo AwardsVideo of the Year (Rwanda) Blocka 2021The Choice AwardsArtist of the Year Bruce Melodie 2021 Kiss Summer Award 2021 Best Summer Artist Bruce Melodie 2023Trace AwardsBest Rwandan ArtistBruce Melodie
Net worth Bruce Melodie, in 2021, was preferred as one of Rwandan artists with financial stability. Bruce Melodie and his group launched a TV Station ISIBO TV (2020) He also signed the greatest endorsement deal with BROK Company of 50 millions RWF He has worked with local telecommunication companies (MTN, Airtel) through advertisement and has signed with Infinix mobility as its ambassador. He also signed a contract with TECNO mobile in 2021. He signed new contract with Kigali Arena which was valued at 150 millions of Rwandan francs and in 2021 he became a billionaire in Rwandan Francs by signing a contract of US$1 million $ with Food Bundles. He is among top 20 musicians from East Africa on the list of millionaires in USD.
According to Kigali Daily News his Net Worth Estimated at $6 million
References
External links Bruce Melodie at Freeziki Bruce Melody at Music In Africa Bruce Melody at Famemix