Ariel Wayz Biography: Age, Boyfriend, Net Worth, Nationality, Album, Songs, Symphony, Career, Instagram

Uwayezu Arielle, known as Ariel Wayz, is a prominent Rwandan singer, songwriter, and music performer known for her distinctive voice in genres like R&B, hip-hop, pop, and contemporary styles.

She rose to fame as a solo artist after co-founding and leading the vocal group Symphony, releasing hits like Away (with Juno Kizigenza), You Should Know, You Only, Good Luck, and her debut album Hear to Stay in 2025.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Uwayezu Arielle
• Stage Name: Ariel Wayz
• Born: September 9, 2000
• Age: 25 years old
• Birthplace: Rubavu, Western Province, Rwanda
• Nationality: Rwandan
• Ethnicity: Rwandan
• Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Music Performer
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mr. Uwayezu and Mrs. Uwayezu
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Juno Kizigenza
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $4 million USD

Early Life And Education

Ariel Wayz was born on September 9, 2000, in Rubavu, Western Province, Rwanda. She was raised by her parents, Mr. Uwayezu and Mrs. Uwayezu (her mother was a singer in Rwanda’s past music scene), in a family of eight children where she is the fifth. Her musical talent was inherited, with early exposure through her mother’s singing. Her ethnicity is Rwandan. Her religion is Christianity.

She attended music school for three years (around 2018–2020) to hone her skills, including during her time with the band Symphony. Specific higher education details beyond specialized music training are not widely documented, as she focused on professional music development early on.

Career

Ariel Wayz started her music journey young, co-founding and serving as vocal lead for the Symphony band before transitioning to a successful solo career. She gained recognition for her golden voice, guitar skills, and versatile style blending R&B, hip-hop, and pop.

Key collaborations include Away with Juno Kizigenza, Falling in Love with Kenny Sol, and tracks like Ntabwo Yantegereza (acoustic). In 2025, she released her debut album Hear to Stay on March 8 (International Women’s Day), marking four years in music with empowering themes.

She performs live, releases acoustic sessions on YouTube, and continues to build her presence in East African music scenes through bookings, performances, and fan engagement.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @ariel_wayz
• YouTube Channel: Ariel Wayz

Personal Life

Ariel Wayz, 25, height unknown, has kept much of her personal life private with no publicly confirmed current spouse or children. She previously dated fellow artist Juno Kizigenza.

She often discusses family influences in interviews, crediting her mother’s singing background and her position as a middle child for building responsibility and resilience. She prioritizes her music passion and independence.

Net Worth

Ariel Wayz’s net worth is estimated at $4 million USD. Her income primarily comes from music releases and streaming royalties (including singles, collaborations, and her debut album), live performances and concert bookings, YouTube monetization from acoustic sessions and videos, brand partnerships and sponsorships, social media influencer deals on Instagram, and management through her team for music industry activities in Rwanda and beyond.

Discography

• Away (with Juno Kizigenza)
• You Should Know
• You Only
• Good Luck
• Falling in Love (with Kenny Sol)
• Ntabwo Yantegereza (Acoustic)
• Hear to Stay (debut album, 2025)