Miss Erica

Irakoze Erica, known professionally as Miss Erica, is a Burundian singer-songwriter.

Early life

From Burundian and Rwandan parents, Miss Erica grew up in Kigali. She embarked on a musical career after high school.

Career

She made her musical debut in 2011 as a member of the Kora Entertainment label in collaboration with Best Life Music. In 2016, Miss Erica formed a duo with Lacia and collaborated on a song, with Burundian artist Sat-B titled Joto.

Many of her earlier songs were in the dancehall genre but she released a highlife song Angalia in July 2017, featuring Kiwundo artists Vampino, Rabadaba, Diplomate and Milly. Her other singles include Buziraherezo, Give me love and Mon Amour.

Discography

Singles

• "Nkundira" rmx ft Gaga Blue and Frank Duniano
• "Ndatashe" Iwacu ft Sat-B
• "Tell me"
• "Give me love"
• "Joto" ft Lacia x Sat-B
• "Buziraherezo"
• "Angalia" – all Stars Kiwundo
• "Impanvu" ft Sumi Crazy
• "Mon Amour"
• Sinovako
• In My Heart ft Sat-B
• My Hero

Awards and nominations

Buja Music Awards

|- | rowspan="1"|2019 |Mon Amour |Song Of The Year | |- |- | rowspan="1"|2019 |Mon Amour |Best R&B/Afro Song | |- |- | rowspan="1"|2019 |Miss Erica |Best Female Artist | |- |- | rowspan="1"|2019 |Mon Amour |Video Of The Year | |-

Afrimusic Song Contest

Source:

|- | rowspan="1"|2020 |Miss Erica / In My Heart |Afrimusic Song Contest 2020 winner | |- |- | rowspan="1"|2020 |Miss Erica / In My Heart |Eurovision Coverage Facebook Buzz Award | |- |- | rowspan="1"|2020 |Miss Erica / In My Heart |Best French Lyric | |-

References