Real Roddy is one of the artists who closely collaborated with Ama G The Black during the early days of his career. He performed the intro for Ama G’s song “Irobo”, and also collaborated on “Ipata” with singer Mavis.
Reflecting on their first meeting, Real Roddy explained that it happened when he accompanied artist Yampano to a studio session to work on a song with Ama G The Black. Ama G heard Roddy’s voice, immediately trusted his talent, and offered support even though Roddy was still unknown in the music scene.
He told InyaRwanda: "I was surprised when Ama G told me, ‘I saw you, you have talent, you love music, and you can do it. I don’t have much to give you, but the studio is available – come and work, the producer won’t charge you. As I see your potential, I will help you and even give you exposure in the media as much as I can.’"
Real Roddy said that this encouragement gave him the strength to start his career, even though he didn’t know much about the music industry at the time.
He added that he and Ama G The Black never signed any formal contract, which allowed him to collaborate with other artists, including Bruce Melodie on the song “Kuba Nisindiye”, and to continue releasing his own projects independently.
"Some people often ask me, ‘Aren’t you still under Ama G The Black’s management?’ But there were no contracts. That’s why I consider him like my older brother," he explained.
The artist emphasized that Ama G The Black occupies a fatherly position in his musical journey, as he helped him take his first steps and paved the way to where he is today.
"Even now, Ama G and I talk regularly. I remember he once gave me guidance and said, ‘I won’t stop you, just go ahead and do it.’ I also met many people through him, so whenever I went to the studio, I would find familiar faces. I can honestly say Ama G cleared the path for me – that’s why I consider him like my father in music."
Roddy highlighted that, even without a formal contract, the support and trust provided by Ama G The Black became the foundation of his journey in Rwandan music.
"I was surprised when Ama G told me, ‘I saw you, you have talent, you love music, and you can do it" - Real Roddy
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