Meddy (singer) Biography: Parents, Wife, Net Worth, Age, Songs, Albums, Children
Biography
Meddy (born Ngabo Médard Jobert on August 7, 1989, in Bujumbura, Burundi) is a prominent Rwandan singer, songwriter, and performer.
Raised in Rwanda after his family relocated, he developed a passion for music through church gospel singing before transitioning to secular genres. Meddy blends Afro-pop, R&B, gospel, and Afro-fusion styles, often delivering heartfelt love songs and uplifting tracks.
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He gained international recognition with his 2017 hit “Slowly“, which amassed tens of millions of YouTube views and became one of his signature songs. Other popular releases include “My Vow“, “Holy Spirit“, and “Ntawamusimbura“.
He relocated to the United States in 2010 (initially to Chicago, later to Texas), where he has continued his career, often associated with labels such as PressOne Entertainment.
Active since around 2008, Meddy remains one of Rwanda’s most influential artists, known for his smooth vocals, guitar skills, and emotionally resonant music that has built a strong following across East Africa and beyond.
| Rwandan singer and songwriter | |
| Meddy | |
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| Wiki Facts & About Data | |
| Real Name: | Ngabo Médard Jobert |
| Stage Name: | Meddy |
| Born: | 7 August 1989 (age 36 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Bujumbura, Burundi, Rwanda |
| Nationality: | Rwandan |
| Education: | École Indépendante, École Primaire Saint Joseph and École Primaire La Colombière, Lycée La Colombière, Kigali Independent University, Tarrant County College |
| Height: | N/A |
| Parents: | Cyabukombe Alphonsine, Sindayihebura Alphonse |
| Siblings: | 3 |
| Spouse: | Mimi Mehfira (m. 2021) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Not Dating |
| Children: | Myla Ngabo, Zayn M. Ngabo |
| Occupation: | Singer • Songwriter |
| Net Worth: | $800,000-$1 million (USD) |
Early Life & Education
Ngabo Médard Jobert, professionally known as Meddy, was born on August 7, 1989, in Bujumbura, Burundi, to Rwandan parents Sindayihebura Alphonse (father) and Alphonsine Cyabukombe (also known as Cyabukombe Alphonsine, mother).
He is of Rwandan ethnicity and nationality. His father, a skilled guitarist and music lover, passed away when Meddy was very young, limiting their time together, while his mother, who also appreciated music, died in 2022.
Meddy is the second of four children. Due to ethnic tensions and civil unrest in Burundi during the early 1990s, his family relocated to Kigali, Rwanda, where he grew up. He is Christian, and his early passion for music developed through singing gospel songs in church and Sunday school.
He attended nursery at École Indépendante in Burundi, then continued primary education at École Primaire Saint Joseph and École Primaire La Colombière in Kigali.
For secondary school, he studied mathematics and physics at Lycée La Colombière (La Colombière Secondary School). He began higher education at Kigali Independent University (Université Libre de Kigali – ULK) in Rwanda before relocating to the United States in 2010, where he later pursued Actuarial Science at Tarrant County College in Texas while advancing his music career.
Career
Ngabo Médard Jobert, better known as Meddy, started his music career in 2008 in Rwanda. He released debut singles such as “Ungirira Ubuntu,” followed by “Akaramata,” “Amayobera,” and “Ese Urambona,” all produced by Lick Lick.
These songs quickly became popular as modern pop and R&B were gaining ground in Rwanda, helping him rise to fame alongside artists such as The Ben. By 2010, Meddy was seen as one of Rwanda’s top pop singers. That same year, he moved to the United States, first to Chicago, to continue his education and music career.
He joined PressOne Entertainment, known for its ties to the Rwandan diaspora. Later, he settled in Texas, where he studied Actuarial Science at Tarrant County College while continuing to make music. In the early 2010s, Meddy kept releasing songs that appealed to both Rwandan listeners and those living abroad, including “Igipimo,” “Ubanza Ngukunda,” and “Inkoramutima.”
He moved between gospel and secular music, achieving major success with the 2014 gospel hit “Holy Spirit,” which received extensive airplay. He then released secular tracks like “Ntacyo Nzaba” (2015), “Sibyo,” “Nka Paradizo,” “Nasara,” “Burinde Bucya,” “Adi Top,” and “Ntawamusimbura.”
These songs helped build his reputation for smooth, heartfelt Afro-pop and love ballads, often featuring his guitar playing. Meddy’s big international breakthrough came in August 2017 with “Slowly,” a romantic R&B song that became a huge hit in East and Central Africa. It has over 129 million YouTube views and millions of Spotify streams.
The song won awards, including Best Song of the Year at the 2018 HiPipo Music Awards in Rwanda, and led to a celebrated homecoming concert in September 2017. He kept up his success with songs like “Lose Control” (2018), “My Vow” (2021), and “Queen of Sheba” (2021), mixing Afro-fusion, zouk, and emotional lyrics that resonated with fans.
Meddy has remained active into the mid-2020s, releasing singles such as “Niyo Ndirimbo” (2024) and “Blessed” (2025).
Social Media
- Wikipedia: Meddy (singer)
- Instagram: Meddy (@meddyonly)
- Grokipedia: Meddy (singer)
Personal Life
Ngabo Médard Jobert, professionally known as Meddy, was born on August 7, 1989, making him 36 years old.
He is married to Ethiopian-born Mimi Mehfira, with whom he began a private relationship around 2016; Mimi even appeared in the music video for his hit song “Ntawamusimbura.”
Meddy proposed to her on December 18, 2020, on her birthday, and the couple tied the knot in a glamorous ceremony in Dallas, Texas, on May 22, 2021—this being his first and only marriage.
The pair have two children together: a daughter named Myla Ngabo, born on March 22, 2022, and a son named Zayn M. Ngabo, born in April 2025.
Net Worth
Ngabo Médard Jobert, professionally known as Meddy, the Rwandan singer-songwriter, has an estimated net worth of $800,000 to $1 million.
This figure reflects his earnings from a successful music career spanning over 15 years, highlighted by major hits like “Slowly” (with over 129 million YouTube views), streaming royalties, live performances, endorsements (including deals with brands like Airtel), and income from his social media presence on platforms such as Instagram and YouTube.
Discography
Studio/Compilation Album
- Meddy (released around 2009–2010, sometimes dated 2020 on platforms; a collection of early tracks)
- Tracks include: Amayobera, Igipimo, Ese Urambona (or Urambona), Akaramata, Carolina, Ungirira Ubuntu (debut single), Urambabaza, and others like Oya Ma.
Early Career Singles
- Ungirira Ubuntu (2008)
- Akaramata
- Amayobera
- Ese Urambona
- Urambabaza (2009)
- Igipimo
- Ubanza Ngukunda
- Inkoramutima
- Holy Spirit (2014, gospel-influenced hit)
- Burinde Bucya (2014/2019 versions)
- Ntacyo Nzaba (2015)
- Sibyo
- Nka Paradizo
- Nasara
- Adi Top
- Ntawamusimbura (2017)
Breakthrough and International Hits
- Slowly (2017, major breakthrough with massive streams/views)
- Lose Control (2018)
- All Night (2019)
- Closer (2019)
Recent Singles
- Ni Jyewe (2020)
- My Vow (2021)
- Queen of Sheba (2021)
- Inkoramutima (2021, sometimes listed separately)
- Niyo Ndirimbo (2024, feat. Adrien)
- Blessed (2025)
Notable Features/Collaborations
- Dusuma (feat. Otile Brown, 2020; also Dusuma Unplugged)
- Other appearances in tracks like Lamunan Malam (feat. Mepa Lemon & Meddy) and various PressOne Entertainment collabs (e.g., Kigali group songs).
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