Irakoze Erica, known professionally as Miss Erica, is a Burundian singer-songwriter.
Early life From Burundian and Rwandan parents, Miss Erica grew up in Kigali. She embarked on a musical career after high school.
Career She made her musical debut in 2011 as a member of the Kora Entertainment label in collaboration with Best Life Music. In 2016, Miss Erica formed a duo with Lacia and collaborated on a song, with Burundian artist Sat-B titled Joto.
Many of her earlier songs were in the dancehall genre but she released a highlife song Angalia in July 2017, featuring Kiwundo artists Vampino, Rabadaba, Diplomate and Milly. Her other singles include Buziraherezo, Give me love and Mon Amour.
Discography Singles "Nkundira" rmx ft Gaga Blue and Frank Duniano "Ndatashe" Iwacu ft Sat-B "Tell me" "Give me love" "Joto" ft Lacia x Sat-B "Buziraherezo" "Angalia" – all Stars Kiwundo "Impanvu" ft Sumi Crazy "Mon Amour" Sinovako In My Heart ft Sat-B My Hero
Awards and nominations Buja Music Awards
| rowspan="1"|2019 |Mon Amour |Song Of The Year
| rowspan="1"|2019 |Mon Amour |Best R&B/Afro Song
| rowspan="1"|2019 |Miss Erica |Best Female Artist
| rowspan="1"|2019 |Mon Amour |Video Of The Year
Afrimusic Song Contest
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| rowspan="1"|2020 |Miss Erica / In My Heart |Afrimusic Song Contest 2020 winner
| rowspan="1"|2020 |Miss Erica / In My Heart |Eurovision Coverage Facebook Buzz Award
| rowspan="1"|2020 |Miss Erica / In My Heart |Best French Lyric
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