Abayizera Marie Grace

Abayizera Marie Grace (known professionally as Young Grace) born in September 21,1994 is a Rwandan rapper and entrepreneur. She is known for her hip-hop music and has also pursued sewing, farming, and other business activities. Quotes 2015 "It is a talent I have had since childhood. I discovered it when I was very young because my grandmother taught me, and I grew up knowing how to sew. However, I had not given it enough attention to turn it into a business." Young Grace began developing her sewing talent and teaching others, Kigali Today, 2015. I accepted it without any problem because I know there are many artists. There are more than 20 artists who have done well, so I accepted not being among the 11.” https://www.kigalitoday.com/imyidagaduro/muzika/Young-Grace-arahamya-ko-atasubiye-inyuma-mu-muziki 2019 "What you speak over your child can affect them. It is good to start speaking positive words to your child before they are born, while preparing to raise them and guide them through life." Young Grace composed a song for her unborn child, Kigali Today, 24 June 2019. 2020 "Everything needs planning. Both motherhood and music demand a lot of time and attention, but I have already put strategies in place to manage them without sacrificing either. My fans shouldn’t be worried because it’s all under control." "I take care of my baby, do chores, and still find time to go to the studio without any problems. I have been doing this for some time now without a babysitter." Motherhood Won’t Stop Me from Doing Music – Young Grace, KT Press, 4 August 2020. 2021 "Hip-hop is not as active as it used to be." "Starting a television station is not easy. I am still thinking about it, and it will take time." Young Grace says she has gained much from hip-hop but is saddened by its decline, InyaRwanda, 3 March 2021. 2024 "I am very happy! I am grateful for the love Rwandans have shown me and for the international guests who attended my concert." "I am still working on the album, which will have ten songs produced by different producers." "I have not stopped making music. I combine it with other activities, which is why people in the music industry may not see me giving it my full attention. I am putting my energy into other areas as well." After performing in Dubai, Young Grace plans to record a song there, InyaRwanda, 23 September 2024. Young Grace, who had been busy with farming, announces her third album, Rwanda Broadcasting Agency, 26 March 2024. “I would not call it failure or going backwards in music. I would call it an opportunity that others received, just as I received one the previous year when others did not," https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/108778/Leisure/pggss-4-senderi-young-grace-intensify-preparations