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King James
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Bio
James Ruhumuriza, popularly known by his stage name King Kames, is an afrobeats and R&B singer from Rwanda. Starting his music career in 2006 by opening for various artists at shows, King James has gone on to achieve commercial success, carving a space as a unique performer in the Rwandan music scene.
Discography
Albums2
Ubushobozi
Ubushobozi2022 • AlbumTracks: 13
Fame vs. King James, Vol. 2 (Please Delete)
Fame vs. King James, Vol. 2 (Please Delete)2021 • AlbumTracks: 16
Singles1
Turacyari Babandi
Turacyari Babandi2022 • SingleTracks: 1
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