Tanzanian Star Rayvanny Becomes the 1st African Act to Perform at MTV EMA

Tanzanian star, Raymond Shaban Mwakyusa aka Rayvanny made history on Sunday, November 14 after becoming the first African artist to perform at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2021.

The musician sang alongside Colombian singer, Maluma where they performed their collaboration tagged,  Mama Tetema at the Papp László Budapest Sportaréna in Budapest, Hungary.

Tanzanian Star Rayvanny Becomes the 1st African Act to Perform at MTV EMA

Excited about his performance, Rayvanny wrote, “So honoured to be the first African artist to perform at @mtvema  Big thanks to my brother @maluma and the whole team king @luavision @clarapablo  #Newchui Global way Africa, East Africa,#Tanzania to the world  #Mamatetema”.

Reacting to Rayvanny’s record-breaking performance, fellow Tanzanian singer, Diamond Platnumz penned a congratulatory message noting that he is proud of him and the steps he made in his music career.

“The first African artist to perform MTV EMAs. Niwakumbushe msanii wa kwanza Africa kuperform MTV EMAs anatokea Tanzania, mkoa wa Wasafi na sasa ni raisi wa Next Level Music,” he wrote.

Tanzanian Star Rayvanny Becomes the 1st African Act to Perform at MTV EMA

Diamond further advised upcoming musicians to always stay focused on their craft and avoid drugs.

Justin Bieber who was the highest nominated male artist ended up with no awards while Nigerian Star Wizkid was crowned as the Best African Act, beating Diamond Platnumz, South Africa’s Hungary. Focalistic, Tems and Ghana’s Amaarae.