In the post-colonial period , Rwanda produced popular local bands like Imena , Nyampinga , Les 8 Anges , Les Fellows , Impala , Abamarungu , Los Compagnons de la Chanson , Bisa , Ingenzi , and Isibo y' Ishakwe . They took influences from across Africa , especially the Congo , as well as Caribbean zouk and reggae . Socio-military unrest and violence led many Rwandans to move overseas in the late 20th century , bringing their country 's music to cities like Brussels and Paris . For many years , Rwandan-Belgian Cécile Kayirebwa was arguably the most internationally famous Rwandan musician . She is still played regularly on Rwandan radio stations . The late 1990s saw the arrival of Rwandan-Canadian Corneille and Jean-Paul Samputu . The Rwandan genocide temporarily disrupted music production within Rwanda . In recent years music has gradually returned to the country , led by Rwandan youth . A crop of new stars has emerged , including such names as Kamichi , Kizito Mihigo , Aimé Murefu , Mani Martin , Tom Close , Urban Boyz , Miss Jojo , King James , Knowless , Dream Boys , Kitoko , Riderman , and Miss Shanel
Rwandan genocide
Rwandan genocide
Music of Rwanda