Voting opens ahead of 2021 Burundi We Want awards 

The awards celebrate and distinguish outstanding Burundian youth in the diaspora. The event is organised by Burundi We Want, a Canadian not-for-profit organisation for the Burundian diaspora, which seeks to engage young people and organisations through economic empowerment, professional development, and community engagement.

Voters can vote for their favourite artists here. 

Below are all the nominees:

Male Singer of the Year Award 

• Nzey
• Irade Nice
• Yvan Nininahazwe
• Mapozi of God
• MC Mello

Female Singer of the Year Award 

• Yvannie
• Samy Samantha
• Keza
• Aiza

DJ of the Year Award

• DJ Waklexx
• DJ Trick Triick
• DJ Chribe
• DJ Mylord
• DJ Shield

DJ of the Year Award

• DJ Tyty
• DJ Ario
• DJ Dr Ize

Male Entrepreneur of the Year Award

• Lionel Nahayo
• Kelly David Nzeyimana
• Eric Manirambona
• Chris Nsabiyunva
• Olivier Masabarakiza

Female Entrepreneur of the Year Award

• Maithé Bizabishaka
• Deborah Ntawigirira
• Lilian Bafunya
• Rania Inarukundo
• Charlene Bigirimana

Writer of the Year Award

• Ghislain Kezi
• Astona Nahimana
• Freeman the Writer
• Ketty Nivyabandi
• Ritsa Nkurunziza Mwizawanje

Producer of the Year Award

• Clark Kaze
• Kenibi

Designer of the Year Award

• Nuru Accessories
• Inkamuntu
• Francine Muhoza
• Nzobonimpa Angel
• Mayi

Photographer of the Year Award

• Brice Ntwari
• Giraso Francis
• Mike Evariste
• JNN

Portrait Artist of the Year Award

• The Dopest Burundian
• Lorgio Nim
• Inarunyonga
• Christa Noella Nishimwe

 Mental Health Advocate of the Year Award

• Lyse Pascale
• Stephane Hugano
• Chris Binagana
• Antoinette Irarera

Model of the Year Award

• Leila Marie
• Milly
• Djamilla
• Farrah Muhoza
• Kim Tamara

Community Leader of Year Award (Female)

• Arielle Kayabaga
• Lyse Pascale Inamuco
• Angel Christelle Ningabiye
• Ismene Akiteretse
• Liliane Bapfunya

Community Leader of Year Award (Male)

• Willy Gateka
• Dismas Hakizimana
• Alain Ruvugana
• André Dunduri
• Boris Evrard Mucowintore