Rosa Ree – Bio, Career, Age, Achievements

INTRODUCTION

Rosa Ree is a Tanzanian rapper, singer, and songwriter who has emerged as one of the leading female voices in East African hip-hop. Born Rosary Robert Iwole in Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, she was raised in Arusha and spent part of her childhood in Kenya. She began her music career in 2015 after signing with Nahreel‘s label The Industry Studios. She released her debut single “One Time” in 2016 and has since become known for her bold lyrical style and energetic performances. In 2020, she was featured in the BET 2020 Hip Hop Cypher alongside Kwesi Arthur from Ghana and Elizabeth Ventura from Angola, marking a major milestone for Tanzanian hip-hop on the global stage. Her popular tracks include “Watatbu,” “Sukuma Ndinga,” “Banjuka,” and “Kupoa.”

Birth Name

Rosary Robert Iwole

Career

Rapper, Singer, Songwriter

Birthday

April 21, 1995

Age

Zodiac Sign

Taurus

Birthplace

Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Nationality

Tanzanian

HOW BIG IS ROSA REE ON THE NET?

Rosa Ree has a growing presence across Instagram, YouTube, and streaming platforms. She is one of the most recognized female rappers in East Africa. Her feature on the BET 2020 Hip Hop Cypher brought her international attention and solidified her status as a leading female rapper in the region. Her music videos consistently generate hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube.

HOW DID ROSA REE BECOME FAMOUS?

Rosa Ree became famous through her debut single “One Time” (2016) and her signing with The Industry Studios, led by Tanzanian rapper and producer Nahreel. Her bold rap style and energetic performances quickly set her apart in the Tanzanian music scene. She gained international recognition when she was featured in the BET 2020 Hip Hop Cypher alongside Kwesi Arthur and Elizabeth Ventura. Her popular songs “Watatbu,” “Sukuma Ndinga,” “Banjuka,” and “Kupoa” have made her a household name in East African hip-hop.

BEFORE THE FAME

Rosary Robert Iwole was born on April 21, 1995, in Moshi, in the Kilimanjaro Region of Tanzania. She was raised in Arusha and spent some of her childhood in Kenya. She completed her basic education in Nairobi, Kenya, at Ainsworth Primary School and Rudolf Steiner Primary. She went on to complete her secondary education at Bishop Mazzoldi. She discovered her passion for music at a young age and began pursuing it professionally in 2015.

Close With (Associated)

Nahreel, Kwesi Arthur, Elizabeth Ventura, Diamond Platnumz, Harmonize, Rayvanny

Personal Life and Relationship

Rosa Ree is known for her bold and unapologetic personality, both in her music and public life. She has been a trailblazer for female rappers in Tanzania, breaking barriers in a male-dominated genre. Her multicultural upbringing — between Moshi, Arusha, and Nairobi — has influenced her versatile musical style. She continues to push boundaries in East African hip-hop and is an advocate for female empowerment in the music industry.