Mani Martin is a Rwandan singer, songwriter, actor and performing artist.
10 Facts About Mani Martin
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Mani Martin's talent was discovered at the age of nine, he composed his first song called "Barihe" which means "where are they" as a way to release the endless questions in the mind of Rwanda innocent child three years after the tragic history of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
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In 2000, Mani Martin recorded a tape of 12 songs titled "Agapfa kaburiwe ni Impongo" which opened a door for him to tour Rwanda performing in various churches; as well, he released the Swahili version called "Urukumbuzi and Kumbukumbu".
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In 2010, after high school, Mani Martin he founded his band and started performing at different and started performing in small events, weddings and hotel events in order to earn a living outside charity home and to cater for his further education.
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Beyond his musical career, Mani Martin has explored acting and starred in the film "Long Coat" in 2009 which explored the lives of Rwandans after the Genocide of 1994 and kept collaborating with movie industry by providing music for films and creating sound tracks for different movies.
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Mani Martin has performed both locally and on international festivals such as.
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In February 2013, Mani Martin was badly injured in a motorcycle accident.
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Mani Martin started recording songs on different topics other than just gospel songs hence was criticized by the people who wanted him to sing only gospel songs.
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Mani Martin envisions the world where people live in love, peace and harmony where all lives are treated with respect and dignity.
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Mani Martin has various collaborations with Eddy Kenzo and Sauti Sol.