DJ Ira
Iradukunda Grace Divine, commonly known as DJ Ira (born September 7, 1997) is a Burundian disc jockey[1] and businesswoman based in Rwanda.
DJ Ira has played in many different concerts.[2][3][4] DJ Ira officially became a Rwandan citizen after President Kagame granted Rwandan citizenship to her.[5]
Early life and education
Dj Ira was born in Gitega.[6] She entered university in 2017, where she studied information technology.[7]
Career
In 2015, Ira visited her cousin, DJ Bisoso, who was living in Rwanda and decided to become a DJ as well after seeing the profit Bisoso made in one night. He helped train her, and she began deejaying the same year, sending some of her profits to her family in Burundi.[2] She began gaining popularity in 2016.[8][9][10]
Events
- Primus Guma Guma (3 years)
- Miss Rwanda (6 years).
- Intsinzi Concert (RPF) 2017.
- BAL (Basketball Africa League)3Years.
- BAL for her 2 years.
- Afrobasket 2020.
- Hanga Pitchfest 2022.
- YouthConnekt 2022
- Fiba World Cup qualifiers 2022.
- Pele Stadium inauguration 2023.
- Afrobasket Women 2023.
- Fiba Africa U16 qualifiers 2023.
- Giants of Africa 2023.
- Trace Awards 2023.
- Fiba Africa Women's Basketball League 2023.
- Time 100.
- FLL&AI Hackathon 2024.
- Amahoro Stadium inauguration 2024.
- Presidential campaign of 2024.
- Intsinzi Concert (RPF) 2024.
- RPF Cocktail Party 2024.
- Presidential inauguration od 2024.
- FIBA WWC Prequalifiers 2024.
- YouthConnekt Africa Summit 2024.
- OTP End of Year Party (4 years)
- 6th Africa’s Business Heroes Summit &Grand Final 2025[11]
References
- ^ Kantengwa, Sharon (11 February 2017). "DJ Iradukunda: Determined to be Rwanda's Queen of the turntables". The New Times. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ a b Shyaka, Andrew (10 January 2019). "Rwanda Gave Me A Chance to Feed My Family - Dj Ira". KT Press. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ Aurore Teta, Ufitiwabo (June 19, 2022). "Over 10 local artistes, DJs to perform in People's Concerts". The New Times (Rwanda).
- ^ Choge, Peter (8 August 2022). "Rwanda: 20 selected for next round of DJs Battle". Music In Africa. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "DJ Ira Officially Becomes Rwandan Citizen | New Time Africa". www.newtimeafrica.com. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ^ "Kagame yemereye Umurundikazi DJ Ira ubwenegihugu bw'u Rwanda - Icyo amategeko ateganya". BBC News Gahuza (in Kinyarwanda). 2025-03-17. Retrieved 2025-03-21.
- ^ Gatera, Emmanuel (2025-11-19). "DJ Ira joins RY, Karim to Oldies Music Festival lineup". The New Times. Retrieved 2025-11-23.
- ^ Irakoze, Eliane (18 October 2021). "The top female deejays in Rwanda". The New Times. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ Kawera, Jeannette (2025-03-16). "Kagame grants nationality to DJ Ira". The New Times. Retrieved 2025-03-21.
- ^ Ntarindwa, Frank (2025-04-15). "DJ Ira acquires Rwandan nationality". The New Times. Retrieved 2025-11-23.
- ^ Ntarindwa, Frank (2025-07-03). "Shemi, Bruce The 1st, Dj Ira to perform at 'Let It Fly' basketball tournament". The New Times. Retrieved 2025-11-23.