Meddy
Meddy image
Meddy image
Background information
Birth nameNgabo Médard Jobert[1]
Born (1989-08-07) August 7, 1989
Bujumbura, Burundi
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • dancer
Instrument(s)guitar
Years active2008–present
LabelsPressOne music
Spouse(s)Mimi Mehfira

Ngabo Médard Jobert (born August 7, 1989), known by his stage name Meddy,[3] is a Rwandan singer[4] and songwriter.[5]

Biography

Early life

Meddy was born on August 7, 1989, in Bujumbura, Burundi.[6] He is the son of Sindayihebura Alphonse (father) and Alphonsine Cyabukombe (mother)[7] who passed away in 2022.[8][9] Meddy attended Tarrant County College, Texas.

Personal life

In 2021, Meddy married his long-term Ethiopian girlfriend, Mimi Mehfira, who he had met in the U.S.[10][11][12][13] They had their first child in 2022.[14] The family live in Texas, U.S, where both parents work.[15][16]



Music career

Meddy's music career started when he was a high school student,[17] joining local singing groups in Kigali.[18][19]

In a music group named 'Justified', Meddy met musical artists currently well known in Rwanda, including The Ben, Mucyo and Lick Lick.[20]

Meddy's career came into the limelight in 2008. By the end of 2010, Meddy and The Ben[21] were among the Rwanda's most influential pop singers.[22] He moved to the US in 2010 for education and music purposes and joined the PressOne Entertainment music label.[23]

Meddy had international recognition when he released the song 'Slowly'[24] in 2017, that became a major hit in East and Central African countries. He has since worked with the likes of Otile Brown,[25] RJ The DJ, Rayvanny, Willy Paul[26] and The Ben and other recognized names in East African music.[27]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Ceremony Prize Work Result
2016 MTV Africa Music Awards 2016 Listener's Choice Meddy[28] Nominated[29]
2021 MTV Africa Music Awards 2021 Listener's Choice Meddy Nominated[30]
2021 All Africa Music Awards 2021 Best Male East Africa Meddy Nominated[31]
2022 8th African Muzik Magazine Awards Best Male in Eastern Africa Meddy Nominated[32]
2022 The Headies 2022 Best East African Artist of the Year Meddy Nominated[33]

References

  1. ↑ "Meddy n'umukunzi we bashyingiwe". BBC News Gahuza (in Kinyarwanda). May 23, 2021. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Singer Meddy to Switch to Gospel Genre". KT PRESS. September 8, 2021. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  3. ↑ "BBC World Service – This Is Africa, Meddy". BBC. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  4. ↑ Nsanzimana, Germain (December 26, 2020). "Court in Rwanda Summons Singer Meddy Based in U.S". THE CHRONICLES. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  5. ↑ Ntarindwa, Frank (December 20, 2023). "Singer Meddy opens up about musical journey, faith transformation". The New Times. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  6. ↑ "'Mimi ni Mrundi na Mnyarwanda...' Mwanamuziki Meddy akiri". BBC News Swahili (in Swahili). August 8, 2019. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Mother of U.S-Based Singer Meddy Passes On". KT PRESS. August 14, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  8. ↑ "'Dusuma' hitmaker mourns mom's death". Mpasho. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Dusuma hit-maker Meddy in mourning". Nairobi News. October 6, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Meddy's exquisite proposal to Mimi Mehfira was beautiful". February 20, 2021. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Singer Meddy and Ethiopian boo Mimi tie the knot in glamorous ceremony". www.newtimes.co.rw. May 23, 2021. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Rwandan Singer Meddy and Ethiopoan Girlfriend Mimi Mehfira Get Married in a Beautiful Wedding Ceremony". blizz.co.ug. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Meddy engages long-term girlfriend Mimi". www.newtimes.co.rw. December 19, 2020. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Rwandese singer Meddy welcomes a baby girl". Mpasho. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Dusuma hit maker ties the knot in lavish ceremony at Texas". Mpasho. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Meddys to donate 20% of weekend earnings to families of school shooting victims in Uvalde, Texas". www.kwch.com. May 27, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  17. ↑ "Meddy traces music roots to Sunday school days". The East African. August 27, 2020.
  18. ↑ "How Rwandan R&B singer Meddy turned music into a sustainable career". CNBC AFRICA.
  19. ↑ Chigozie (October 7, 2021). "Afrosapeur Spotlight: How Medard Ngabo Turned Music into career". africanvibes.com. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  20. ↑ Josue, Umukundwa. "Meddy na The Ben! Ubufatanye bukomeye bwaranze aba bahanzi kuva mu ntangiriro bwahurijwe no mu ndirimbo 'My Vow' yaririmbiwe Mimi-VIDEO - Inyarwanda.com". inyarwanda.com. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  21. ↑ Writer, ShowRwanda (June 13, 2021). "Meddy , The Ben na Bluce Melodie barahanganye Mu matora muguhagararira U Rwanda mu iserukira muco rya ONE AFRICA MUSIC FEST muri USA". Show Rwanda. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  22. ↑ "Meddy and The Ben, Rwandan Music Superstars". Oberlin College and Conservatory. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  23. ↑ "The Ben, Meddy doing well in US | The East African". www.theeastafrican.co.ke. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  24. ↑ Mulla, Derrick (June 15, 2021). "Meddy's 'Slowly' Surpasses 50 Million Streams on YouTube". Plugged News. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  25. ↑ "Meddy vs Otile Brown: Who made 'Dusuma' tick?". www.newtimes.co.rw. January 7, 2021. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  26. ↑ Mutali, Branny; Branny (November 18, 2019). "Willy Paul and Rwanda's Meddy collaborate for new jam "Uuh Mama" and its fire(Audio)". Ghafla! Kenya. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  27. ↑ Codingest (January 26, 2022). "Meddy continues to write bigger history than other Rwandan superstars". Thefacts. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  28. ↑ admin (October 3, 2016). "Rwanda: Meddy Nominated for MTV Africa Music Awards 2016". The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  29. ↑ "Meddy nominated for MTV Music Awards". www.newtimes.co.rw. October 4, 2016. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  30. ↑ Iyamuremye, Janvier. "Meddy ari mu bahataniye ibihembo bya MTV Africa Music Awards Kampala 2021 - Inyarwanda.com". inyarwanda.com. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  31. ↑ "All Africa Music Awards 2021: All the nominees". Music in Africa. September 23, 2021. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  32. ↑ "Meddy nominated in Afrimma Awards 2022". www.newtimes.co.rw. September 26, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  33. ↑ "Meddy, Diamond and Kenzo Battling for Best East African Artiste of the Year Award". KT PRESS. May 24, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
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