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Ray C
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| Birth name | Rehema Chalamila |
| Born | 15 May 1982 Iringa, Tanzania |
| Origin | Iringa |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2001–present |
Rehema Chalamila (born on May 15, 1982, in Iringa), known by her stage name Ray C, is a talented musician from Tanzania. She is famous for her Afro pop music, especially a style called Bongo Flava.
About Ray C
Before she became a singer, Ray C worked as a radio presenter. She was on the Clouds FM radio station in Dar es Salaam.
Ray C released her first album, Mapenzi Yangu, in 2003. Since then, she has traveled to many countries around the world. She has performed her music in places like Kenya, Uganda, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Her Music Albums
Ray C has released several albums during her career. Here are some of them:
- Mapenzi Yangu (2003)
- Na Wewe Milele (2004)
- Sogea Sogea (2006)
- Touch Me (2008)
Awards and Nominations
Ray C has won several awards for her music. She has also been nominated for many others.
Awards Won
- 2004 Tanzania Music Awards - Best Female Artist
- 2004 Kisima Music Awards - Female Artist from Uganda & Tanzania
- 2007 Tanzania Music Awards - Best Female Artist
Awards Nominated For
- 2006 Pearl of Africa Music Awards - Best Female (Tanzania)
- 2005 Channel O Music Awards - Best African East
- 2007 Pearl of Africa Music Awards - Best Female (Tanzania)
- 2008 Pearl of Africa Music Awards - Best Female (Tanzania)
- 2011 Tanzania Music Awards - Best Video, Best Song, Best Afro Pop Song and Best Collaboration Song ('Mama Ntilie' with Gelly wa Ryme & AT)
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