Alyn Sano

thumb|Rwandan Female artisit Alyn Sano Sano Shengero Aline' (born 10 October 1995), is a Rwandan singer and songwriter known for her Afro-pop and soul music, powerful vocals, and live performances. She began singing in a church choir, joined a live band in 2015, and launched her professional music career in 2018 with the song "Naremewe Wowe". She became known to a wider audience as a top-eight finalist on the television competition The Voice Afrique Francophone and released her debut album, Rumuri, in 2023. Sano grew up in a family headed by a single mother and initially dreamed of becoming a footballer. Her music career has taken her to international events and performances, including the Trace Awards, the WTTC Global Summit, Women Deliver, and the Vic Falls Carnival. In 2026, she attended The NAMM Show in the United States and continued developing her music internationally. Her subsequent work explores themes of resilience, personal growth, and self-discovery. Quotes "The ups made me happy, the downs made me better..." Rwanda: Alyn Sano Opens Up On 'Deeply Personal' Album Project The New Times via allAfrica (May 13, 2026) "I really didn't know I would become a musician..." Alyn Sano on battling it out in The Voice Afrique Francophone, choosing music The New Times (May 12, 2021) "...share Rwandan music and our culture with the world." On attending The NAMM Show in the United States. Alyn Sano Attends International Event in the United States – PHOTOS InyaRwanda'' (January 22, 2026) “I am really happy for this prestigious honour. This means that I have a lot of chances to bring the prize home and I am confident to do so. This is great news for me and my fans and Rwandan music in general,” https://dutable.com/alyn-sano-qualifies-for-the-voice-afrique-francophone-finals/? “I knew that I passed since January but I had to wait for the competition organisers’ approval so I can share the news with my fans,” https://dutable.com/alyn-sano-qualifies-for-the-voice-afrique-francophone-finals/? "There are men who don’t want to find time for their family at all and their only focus is always on their job. Although the job is so important, men should take care of their wives and their family at large. They should make sure that they satisfy their needs as well,” https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/186860/Entertainment/alyn-sano-drops-new-song-calling-on-men-to-take-care-of-women/amp? "The ups made me happy, the downs made me better." https://allafrica.com/stories/202605130460.html "I really didn't know I would become a musician." https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/185946/Entertainment/alyn-sano-on-battling-it-out-in-the-voice-afrique-francophone-choosing-music "There are men who don’t want to find time for their family at all and their only focus is always on their job. Although the job is so important, men should take care of their wives and their family at large. They should make sure that they satisfy their needs as well." https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/186860/Entertainment/alyn-sano-drops-new-song-calling-on-men-to-take-care-of-women External links Category:Women from Rwanda Category:Singers Category:Living people