Muhoza

Muhoza means “consolation” in Kinyarwanda, the national language of Rwanda. Born in Montreal to a Cameroonian father and a Rwandan mother, Déric Muhoza Eloundou grew up in the neighborhood of Ahuntsic in a precarious environment. The rapper sheds light on this darkness through his lyrics, honoring the strength of those who see themselves in it. His raw and vivid words, carried by a jazz-rap melody reminiscent of the ’90s, are performed by five talented young musicians from Montreal’s underground scene, most of whom met at Cégep de Saint-Laurent. Active for four years, Muhoza has played over twenty shows across Quebec. On stage, he’s fearless and eagerly involves the audience in the performance with his crew. His stage presence is both a tribute to difficult times and a promise of hope.