Rosary Robert Iwole (born April 21, 1995) known by her stage name Rosa Ree, is a Tanzanian rapper and singer.[2][3][4]

Rosa Ree
Birth nameRosary Robert Iwole
Also known asRosa Ree[1]
Born (1995-04-21) April 21, 1995 (age 29)
Moshi, Tanzania
Genres
Occupation(s)rapper and singer
Instrument
  • Vocals
Years active2015-present
LabelsIndependent

Early life and education

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Rosa Ree was born in Moshi, Tanzania.[5] She was raised in Arusha and spent some of her childhood in Kenya. She completed her basic education in Nairobi, Kenya, at Ainsworth Primary School and Rudolf Steiner Primary. She went on to complete her secondary education at Bishop Mazzoldi.

Career

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Rosa Red began her music career in 2015, and was signed by Nahreel's Label (The Industry Studios).[6] She released her debut single "One Time" in 2016.[7][8] In 2020, she was featured in the BET 2020 Hip Pop Cypher together with Kwesi Arthur from Ghana and Elizabeth Ventura from Angola.[9]

Discography

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Albums

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  • Goddess (2022)

Singles

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  • Amen (2023)
  • Moyo Wangu Tulia (2023)
  • I'm Not Fine (2023)
  • Afrikan Uptown Rankin (2023)
  • Afrikan Rap (2022)
  • My Cherie (2022)
  • Emergency (2022)
  • Threesome ft Chemical & Frida Amani (2022)
  • Blue Print (2022)
  • Mulla (2022)
  • Wote ft Snake Fire, Barkeliam, DIZ Afrikana & Ray Medya (2021)
  • Watatuba (2021)
  • Wana Wanywe Pombe (2021)
  • I'm Not Sorry (2021)
  • Birthday (2021)
  • Satan (2021)
  • Usiyempenda Kaja (2020)
  • That Gal (2020)
  • Kanyor' Aleng (2020)
  • Sukuma Ndinga Remix ft Rayvanny (2020)
  • Kupoa (2020)
  • Sukuma Ndinga (2020)[10]
  • Nazichanga ft Roberto (2020)
  • Balenciaga (2020)
  • Alamba Chini ft Spice Diana, Gigi Lamayne & Ghetto Kids (2019)[11]
  • What You Know (2019)
  • Asante Baba Remix ft Timmy Tdat (2019)
  • Dow (2019)
  • VITAMIN U (2019)
  • Acha Ungese ft Fik Fameica (2019)
  • Hot Like Dat (2019)
  • Jangu Ondabe (2019)
  • Nguvu Za Kiume (2019)
  • Champion ft Ruby (2019)
  • Asante Baba (2019)
  • Marathon ft Billnas (2019)
  • Dip n' Whine it ft Gnako (2019)
  • U.N.I.T.Y (2019)
  • One Way (2018)
  • Way Up ft Emtee (2018) [12]
  • Banjuka (2018)
  • Up in the Air (2017)
  • One Time (2016)

References

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  1. ^ "Timmy Tdat's bae Rosa Ree is back with a diss track 'What You Know' (Audio)". realtrendske.com. August 26, 2019. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  2. ^ "Rosa Ree". BBC This is Africa. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
  3. ^ "Rosa Ree: the baddest Rapper in Tanzania". ghafla.com. June 27, 2019. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
  4. ^ "TANZANIAN POWERHOUSE: ROSA REE". hiphopafrican.com. February 10, 2020. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
  5. ^ "Why I am a goddess – Tanzanian rapper Rosa Ree". standardmedia.co.ke. June 5, 2020. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
  6. ^ "Timmy Tdat, Rosa Ree tease 'Kipopo'". the-star.co.ke. April 5, 2019. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
  7. ^ "Rosa Ree's 'One Time' and Stanley Enow's 'Follow Me' are new entries on #AfricaRoxCountdown this week". soundcity.tv. November 21, 2016. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  8. ^ "One Time". smubuafrica.com. April 24, 2016. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
  9. ^ "KWESI ARTHUR, ELIZABETH VENTURA, ROSA REE AND A FEW OTHERS FEATURED IN 2020 BET HIP HOP AWARDS CYPHER". October 20, 2020. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
  10. ^ "Rosa Ree enlists Rayyvanny in new song "Sukuma Ndinga"". ghafla.com. April 29, 2020. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
  11. ^ "Rosa Ree features Spice Diana, Ghetto Kids, Gigi Lamayne on 'Alamba Chini'". mbu.ug. December 12, 2019. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
  12. ^ "Rosa Ree – Way up ft Emtee — Afro Muziki". 6 June 2018.
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