Freed Mushaga

Bio

Freed Mushaga is a Singer, Songwriter paralegal and dynamic African Soul/Pop artist born in Bukavu, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. "His vibrant stage presence channels the spirit of Angélique Kidjo, the innovation of Michael Jackson, and the finesse of Lokua Kanza, while his warm, suave tone and theatrical performances carve out a unique artistic identity. Deeply influenced by Congolese traditions and global icons like Miriam Makeba, Youssou N'Dour and Jonathan Butler, Freed weaves together Soul, African Pop, Jazz, and traditional folk to create a powerful and universal organic sound, charged with emotion and social relevance"

Freed’s artistry is rooted in the storytelling traditions of African griots and shaped by the chaotic beauty and defiant hope of his homeland. From the heart of conflict-ridden Bukavu, he transforms personal and collective struggle into music that radiates resilience, love, justice, and unity. Since his professional debut in 2020, Freed has captivated audiences with standout performances at the Institut Français of Bukavu, Kinshasa’s Halle de la Gombe, and leading regional stages including Sofar Sounds, Alliance Française Kampala's Akatuuti, Afrozilla Festival, Kalabash Festival, Geco Café and Marahaba Festival.

His performance resume also includes Carnivore Kenya shows alongside incredible kenyan singers Brian Sigu and Costar Ojwang, The Mist, UMP festival - Evolution, his several "SONIG NIGHT" shows at Encanto Kampala, as well as his appearance at the Kilele Summit 2025. Through these, he has earned acclaim for his ability to blend intensity with intimacy, moving seamlessly between deeply personal storytelling and energetic, audience-inclusive experiences.

In 2022, his project JUA earned the Music In Africa Live grant, and his hit single COME NOW gained international traction as a finalist in Nigeria’s #SixtyPercentOfUs challenge. That same year, he was recognized among the 100 Most Influential Personalities in South Kivu, affirming his growing artistic and civic influence.

Currently part of East African Records collective, Freed continues to build momentum across East Africa with memorable shows in Kampala, Kigali, Bujumbura, and Nairobi. His upcoming EP, "JE SUIS", releasing on May 9th, is one of his most anticipated works to date—a poetic and playful fusion of Soul, Jazz, Folk, and Afrobeats born from a place of personal truth and cultural defiance. The 4 tracks-project explores themes of identity, resilience, childhood innocence, self-awareness, and the unrelenting power of love.

Beyond the stage, Freed Mushaga is an active member of the global music collective Beyond Music, and has been recently spotlighted as MCM by Anyiko Public Relations and featured by Afrikaloud (Kenya) for his role in shaping the sound of modern Africa (April 2025). He also serves as Director of the JUA – World Music Meeting, through which he leads workshops, masterclasses, and cross-border cultural projects that elevate African unity and expression using music.

Validated by legendary artists such as Lokua Kanza and Gérald Toto, Freed Mushaga continues to shine as one of Africa’s most compelling and committed voices—a soulful storyteller transforming chaos into harmony, and songs into healing.

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Freed Mushaga and the BANDA ( vidéo récap.) I Live at Bukavu/ Collège Alfajiri @musicinafrica
let's drop this here as the night is coming...
TUNENEA ~ Live at MARAHABA JAZZ DAY ✨⚡�
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Freed Mushaga added 7 new tracks

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Yowe
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Come Now
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Cheka Cheka
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Boni
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Sema Nami
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Safari (feat. Jaranatambo)
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Yowe
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Come Now
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Momo
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Cheka Cheka
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Videos

Freed Mushaga - BONI (Lyrics Video)
#JESUISLIVEEXPERIENCE @ NAIROBI STREET KITCHEN
Freed Mushaga - SEMA NAMI (Official Video)
So gladddd to announce that I'll start releasing very soon my debut EP JE SUIS ���
Throwback to SONIC XMAS NIGHT by @freedmushaga and @AliddekiBrian
SONIC NIGHT Live Show | XMAS EDITION | @freedmushaga x @AliddekiBrian | Kampala | Highlights
LOVE, ALWAYS LOVE ������
LAND OF ANAKA (live at KALABASH FESTIVAL)
BUSIME (live in Bukavu)
UBUNTU (live in Bukavu)
Freed Mushaga & Kivu Jazz Band Live from MARAHABA JAZZ DAY 2024
"SAFARI" out now ✨�
Spiritual Moment at @wild.coffee.bar with @vanessaandtheband ✨�
All about @freedmushaga performance at KALABASH24 �
S.O.T at @ifbukavu
MARAHABA JAZZ DAY || Let's jazz it ✨�
TUNENEA ~ Live at MARAHABA JAZZ DAY ✨⚡�
MARAHABA JAZZ DAY || Congo represented ����
@Sofarsounds KIGALI | FEB 2024
AKATUUTI | TEMPORARITY ✨
Freed Mushaga - WEYE NJO & MOMO I Live at Alliance Française Kampala I AKATUUTI
Acoustic session by @freedmushaga at CREATIVE ECONOMY WEEK 2024 Kampala
Vocal Impro at the CREATIVE ECONOMY WEEK �
Freed Mushaga - Come Now (Official Video)
YOU ARE WARNED #SAFARI �����
SAFARI SAFARI SAFARI ���������
@freedmushaga and the @passemoilmik sessions
Let's Chant a bit
Freed Mushaga - Come Now & Momo | Live Acoustic with @UnPlusProduction
Live at @seriekopmago3725 launch in Bukavu
Come Now en Cover acoustique bientôt
Performing on Roofs really tempts me @HansZimmer #cover #music #afrobeat #folk
Quand L'onomatopée de Freed Mushaga envahit
L'émotion dégagée par Freed Mushaga dans AWA OKEYI #cover #music #congobeats
Session Studio avec @aaronstrong, belles nouvelles en téléchargement #music #cover # #africa
Freed Performs Ngoya @nickelstudioco43
l'ovation de Bukavu sur la prestation de Freed Mushaga au Collège Alfajiri
Throwback Akatuuti TEMPORARITY @AllianceFrancaiseKampala @eastafricanrecords6422 @freedmushaga
Compendium 2023 // performance
NE VOTE PAS POUR UN TYPE,VOTE POUR TON FUTUR !, l'esprit de #ComeNow
Come Now, un hymne à la conscientisation collective en Afrique dana ce contexte électoral tendu
Akatuuti Tempo-Rarity : @freedmushaga and friends at @AllianceFrancaiseKampala (recap)
Freed Mushaga - Come Now (Lyrics Video)
Studio session in Kampala With @makadem, @akongowerovevo1169 and @georgesbufole
quand le jour en appelle à la mélancolie...
SANGO at @musicinafrica live 2022 (BUKAVU) #concertrecap #guitar #music #cover #singer #jua
Day D - 11 (TEMPORARITY on the go)
let's drop this here as the night is coming...
Nouveau dossier, nouvelle situation, nouveau jour, même objectif, même humeur : la bonne
FREED MUSHAGA I JUA CONCERT LIVE I MUSIC IN AFRICA LIVE 2022
Freed Mushaga - YOWE (Official Lyrics Video)
have a great moment of combining magical sonorities at #acces2022 @musicinafrica
Freed Mushaga and the BANDA ( vidéo récap.) I Live at Bukavu/ Collège Alfajiri @musicinafrica
Freed Mushaga en concert AWALI à l'institut français de Bukavu
Freed Mushaga - Cheka cheka (official audio)
Freed Mushaga - Momo (official audio)

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CDBukavu, Congo (Kinshasa)
In operation since: 
2020

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+243899170721
+243972786257
Mushagalusa Munike Moïse Freed

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