Ira Badena

In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. I made my most popular poem featuring Junior Rumaga one of the poets in Rwanda and my own coach in August 2024. What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Ira Badena, Nta Ntera - Single Ira Badena, Omoka (feat. Pamanento) - Single Ira Badena, Umunyabutare (feat. Junior Rumaga) - Single I love them for their cultural conservative nature and that they talk about love and compassion, healing and resilence [omoka] Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. Ira Badena, Nta Ntera - Single I dedicated this song poem to distant loved ones including my own love . It says "no distance is long enough to make me forget you" What’s one of the most memorable moments in your career so far? I met RUMAGA in August 2024 as my poetry coach. His guidance reshaped my craft and vision. We even collaborated on UMUNYABUTARE, a powerful piece blending our voices. That mentorship sparked growth, purpose, and a deeper love for truth in poetry. Is there anything left on your bucket list as an artist or band? Yes. I still dream of publishing a poetry anthology, performing across Africa, mentoring young poets, and blending my art with music and visuals. There’s so much more I want to express—stories, emotions, truths that are still waiting to be told.