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Miss Shanel
Rwandan singer and actress
Miss Shanel | |
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Nirere in | |
| Birth name | Ruth Nirere |
| Origin | Rwanda |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | –present |
Musical artist
Ruth Nirere, better known as Miss Shanel, is a Rwandan singer and actress.[1]
History
Early years
She began singing as a child and released two successful singles, both meant to comfort and commemorate the survivors and victims of the Rwandan genocide, while a secondary school student.
Her songs are regularly played during the annual Genocide commemoration period, and in she won the "Never Again" competition to select the best commemoration artist.[2]
Musical career
She had a major hit in at the age of 13 with the zouk tune "Ndarota!" off her debut album of the same name released earlier that year.[3] In she released two a cappella singles to wide success, raising her to national celebrity.
Her music during this period reflected a mix of genres, including R&B, soul, zouk and acoustic music.[2]
In she released her debut album, entitled Narrow Road.[4] This album and her subsequent music reflect more traditional Rwandan musical styles.[2] She has collaborated on singles with numerous Rwandan, Kenyan and Ugandan artists.[3]
In she gave a series of performances for Rwandan peacekeepers stationed in Darfur, Sudan.[5]
In she moved to France to complete a two-year course in vocal performance.[4]
In she plays in the movie The Mercy of the Jungle starring Marc Zinga and Stephane Bak, produced by Joël Karekezi
Awards
Miss Shanel has been nominated three times for a Pearl of Africa Music Award in , and [2] In she won a Salax Award in the category of Best Female Artist.[2]
Acting career
In addition to her musical career, Nirere has launched a successful career as an actress.
Miss chanel rwanda biography graphic organizer She began singing as a child, this saw her releasing two singles while in high school. Her songs are regularly played during the annual genocide commemoration period. In , she won the Never Again competition. The competition was meant to select the best commemoration artist. In the same year she released two singles which earned her much recognition.She starred in the films Avenir;[4]Long Coat, directed by Edouard Bamporiki; and Matière grise, directed by Kivu Ruhorahoza. She starred in Le jour ou Dieu est parti en voyage (), which recounts stories of the Rwandan genocide.[4] Nirere's performance earned her the prize for Best Actress at the Thessaloniki International Film Festival in Greece and at the International Film Festival Bratislava in Slovakia.[3] In she starred in the Rwandan film Grey Matter that deals with the aftermath of the genocide in Rwanda.