Budding traditional singer Cyusa Ibrahim admitted that he was taught a saving lesson by covid19 lockdown and cautioned fellow musicians to learn from the crisis which froze the entertainment industry to the saving norm.
The traditional singer and dancer reflected on how after concerts were shut down artistes are living in wretched conditions to prevent people from catching the pandemic.
“We musicians tend to spend all the money earned on cabs, alcohol thinking that the following day we would throw a gig and get more money. But I think through this crisis many artists have learnt that saving is vital in life,” Cyusa said.
“Believe me the crisis hit even harder those musicians who spend without minding tomorrow.”
Cyusa left his job to focus on Gakondo music and so far, he has no regrets.
He plans a virtual concert via youtube together with his troupe in the coming weeks.
“We have witnessed several virtual concerts from artists like Tom Close, The Ben and Bruce Melody but this will be the first traditional online concert.
“Soon I will officially announce my online show and trust me, since it’s the first traditional virtual concert, I am working hard with my team to make it unforgettable,” says Cyusa.
Through his ability to sing, dance while engaging with the crowd, the passion of his songs is transmitted, the secret that has seen his career blossom in a short time.
Until embarking on his solo career, Cyusa grew up as a traditional dancer and collaborated with Ingazo Ngali.
Cyusa is a brother to Rwandan-born international superstar Stromae real names Paul Van Haver .
He features in songs such as Umubabaro, Ndi Umunyarwanda, Umwitero, Mbwire Nde, Rwanda Nkunda, and more.
