Victor Ruz
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Wajja Victor |
| Also known as | Victor Ruz |
| Born | 10 October 2000 |
| Origin | Mayuge, Uganda |
| Genres | RnB, Afropop, Afrobeat |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist, songwriter, lyricist, |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Labels | Retro Records |
Wajja Victor known professionally as Victor Ruz is a Ugandan singer and songwriter known for doing love songs. He mainly does RnB, Afropop and Afrobeat.[1] His smooth vocals and lyrical abilities have made him stand out in a short period of time as an artist.
Early life and education
Victor Ruz was born in 2000, in Mayuge, in the Eastern part of Uganda. He went to Peterson P/S, Kyoga SS for primary and Joined Mehta SS For His High School. In 2021 enrolled at Victoria University for a Bachelors in Social Works and Social Administration.[2] His love for music later dragged him into the music industry, kicking off his career with Love Legend in 2019.[3]
Career
Victor Ruz always had passion for music even as a kid. He was inspired by his mother who always thought he had a unique talent in him.[4] He would not miss out on any events and performances around him.
In July 2019 he got into mainstream music with the release of his first song "Love legend" which received good reception especially by the love music fans.
This was followed up by other songs like; Kikomando, Ndeese Love, Official,[5] and Rebecca.[6]
In 2021, amid a heated election period for the Speakership of the Parliament of Uganda, Victor Ruz released a song; Rebecca[7] for the then reigning Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga after she had been dropped as a flag bearer by her political party, and she chose to run as an independent candidate.[8]
In 2021 after releasing the single "Official", Victor Ruz announced the closure of his introductory episode into the music industry and announced the genesis of his next episode where he made it clear that his fans would be in charge of their brand. He proved this when he gave them an opportunity to decide which of the two songs Tattoo and Wansala would drop first. The latter took it home and he therefore dropped it on 16 July 2021.[9][10][11][12]
In November he released a single "Ogeza" which sealed off his 2021 musical year. The song was produced by Tanzanian producer Bob Manecky.
Rebrand
In November 2021, Victor Ruz shocked his fanz when he posted photos of him without the dreadlocks that he had before. He explained this as a rebrand he took for the betterment of his career.[13]
Personal life
Victor Ruz is currently not in a relationship with anyone. In 2020, he was said to be dating fellow singer Vivian Tendo,[14][15] a thing both artists said wasn't true. He later came out and confessed his love for singer Desire Luzinda's daughter Michelle.[16]
Endorsements
Victor Ruz's was in 2021 endorsed as Dalausi Juice brand ambassador.[17]
Awards And Recognitions
| Year | Award | Category | Won/Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Buzz Teeniez Awards | Best Breakthrough Artist | Nominated[18] |
| 2020 | Buzz Teeniez Awards[19] | Best Video Of The Year | Nominated |
| 2020 | Hiskool Music Awards | Most Talented Rising Star | Won |
| 2021 | Zzina Awards | Best Break Through Artist | Won |
| 2021 | Zzina Awards[20] | Best Contemporary Urban Song | Nominated |
Discography
| Song Title | Year | Writer | Producer | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Love Legend | 2019 | Victor Ruz | One Blessing | Single |
| Kako | 2019 | " | " | Single |
| Kikomando[21] | 2020 | " | Paki | Single |
| Kikomando Remix[22] | 2020 | Victor Ruz / Martha Mukisa | Paki | Single |
| Ndeese Love | 2020 | Victor Ruz | One Blessing | Single |
| Official[23] | 2021 | " | One Blessing | Single |
| Rebecca[24] | 2021 | " | One Blessing | Single |
| Wansala[25] | 2021 | " | One Blessing | Single |
| Ogeza | 2021 | " | Bob Manecky | Sinlge |
References
- ↑ Ssejjombwe, Isaac (8 January 2021). "Stars to watch out for in 2021 – Sqoop – Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos". Retrieved 2021-07-05.
- ↑ Reporter, Our (2021-11-05). "RnB Singer Victor Ruz enrolls at Victoria University Kampala". Daily Express News. Retrieved 2021-12-19.
- ↑ "I Chose Music Before Books! - Victor Ruz And How He Chose the Unthinkable. - 97.7 Record FM Uganda". 13 March 2021. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
- ↑ Reporter, Gossip Eye (2020-09-23). "Fast rising vocalist Victor Ruz spills all his secrets in 1 on 1 Interview". Gossip Eye. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
- ↑ "It's not about Vivian Tendo. - Victor Ruz Explains his latest single Official. - 97.7 Record FM Uganda". 17 March 2021. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
- ↑ "Victor Ruz Records Song For Rebecca Kadaga Ahead Of Speakership Elections. - 97.7 Record FM Uganda". 23 May 2021. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
- ↑ "Victor Ruz Comforts Rebecca Kadaga Through His New Song About Her". blizz.co.ug. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
- ↑ "NRM CEC drops Kadaga, endorses Oulanyah for Speakership race". Daily Monitor. 23 May 2021. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
- ↑ bigeyeadmin2 (2021-07-19). "Video alert: Victor Ruz returns in "Wansala", cries foul for love". BigEye.UG. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
- ↑ "UGNEWS24 - Victor Ruz Releases Video For Wansala Song". UGNEWS24. 2021-07-19. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
- ↑ "Victor Ruz explains why he put VJ Junior's voice in his Wansala song". Retrieved 2021-08-10.
- ↑ "Victor Luz Returns in "Wansala" • The Campus Times". The Campus Times. 2021-07-19. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
- ↑ sqoopadmin (10 December 2021). "Victor Ruz gets new look". Retrieved 2021-12-19.
- ↑ "Victor Ruz Cries His Heart Out After Being Dumped by Vivian Tendo (Heartbreaking Video)". blizz.co.ug. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
- ↑ "Vivian Tendo Opens Up About Chewing Victor Ruz's Cassava, Clearly Reveals Her Feelings". blizz.co.ug. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
- ↑ "Victor Ruz shoots his shot at Desire Luzinda's 17 year old daughter". MBU. 2021-05-10. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
- ↑ "Victor Ruz Signs First Ambassadorial Deal with Dalausi Juice, Walks Away with Happy Pockets". blizz.co.ug. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
- ↑ BigEyeUg1 (2020-11-11). "Buzz Teenz Awards nominees announced: Here's the full list". BigEye.UG. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
- ↑ BigEyeUg1 (2020-11-11). "Buzz Teenz Awards nominees announced: Here's the full list". BigEye.UG. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
- ↑ bigeyeadmin2 (2021-04-30). "Pallaso bags 3 at 7th Zzina award Edition, Fik, Dre Cali shine". BigEye.UG. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
- ↑ bigeyeadmin2 (2020-07-01). "Victor Ruz drops "Kikomando" video". BigEye.UG. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
- ↑ BigEyeUg7 (2020-09-16). "I was in love with Victor Ruz's 'Love Legend' before we did 'Kikomando remix – Martha Mukisa". BigEye.UG. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
- ↑ "Love Legend Victor Ruz Makes Things 'Official' Through New Music Video". blizz.co.ug. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
- ↑ "Victor Ruz Drops Comforting Song For Speaker Kadaga After NRM CEC Dropping Her!". E-Jazz News. 2021-05-23. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
- ↑ sqoopadmin (19 July 2021). "Singer Victor Ruz returns with 'Wansala' – Sqoop – Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos". Retrieved 2021-08-10.
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