<p>Rwandan singer Bruce Melodie first rose to prominence after winning a popular singing competition. Now, his hitmaker status in East Africa and abroad has served him well as a businessman in several ventures, including an investment in a professional basketball team in Rwanda.</p>
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How Rwanda's Bruce Melodie went from backup singer to hitmaker

Rwandan singer Bruce Melodie first rose to prominence after winning a popular singing competition. Now, his hitmaker status in East Africa and abroad has served him well as a businessman in several ventures, including an investment in a professional basketball team in Rwanda.

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<p>Rwandan singer Bruce Melodie first rose to prominence after winning a popular singing competition. Now, his hitmaker status in East Africa and abroad has served him well as a businessman in several ventures, including an investment in a professional basketball team in Rwanda.</p>
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How Rwanda's Bruce Melodie went from backup singer to hitmaker
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