Teta Diana

Rwanda’s singer / Songwriter Teta Diana was born in Nairobi, Kenya. She blends her native language Kinyarwanda with English and Swahili.

Traditional music is closely tied to Rwandan identity. Teta’s music is a fusion of folk, jazz and Afro-pop. She has performed at various cultural events in Rwanda and abroad; Têtes-a-têtes music festival 2020, Next Einstein Forum 2015, Kigali-Up music festival 2015, FESPAM 2013 to name a few.

Teta’s talent was initially discovered during “igitaramo,” a cultural night that was hosted every Friday by Hotel Des Milles Collines in Kigali. She then continued to perform in different cultural events around the world (USA, Mexico, Sweden, Belgium, Netherlands, Senegal, Kenya, DRC, Rwanda...)

In 2015, she received the Young Rwandan Achiever Award from the first lady Mme Jeanette Kagame, for preserving and promoting culture while creating cultural connection with the diaspora communities around the globe.

Teta released her debut album in 2019 titled Iwanyu meaning "Home," exploring the concept of belonging. She continues to collaborate with musicians from different cultural backgrounds, intending to create space for cultural exchange. “Music is a language that crosses borders and speaks to the soul.” - Teta Diana.