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Burundian musician Hassan Ntahe resumes career after prison

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Hassan Ntahe, son of Burundian musician Canjo Amissi, is trying to revive his career after a professional journey marked by difficulties and a period in prison. Born in 1988 in Musaga, Bujumbura, he now hopes to regain a place in the music industry, according to Yaga Burundi.

Hassan Ntahe, a Burundian musician and son of singer Canjo Amissi, is trying to revive his career after a period marked by personal difficulties and detention in 2025, Yaga Burundi reports. Born in 1988 in Musaga, Bujumbura, he had begun composing songs such as « Iragi ryiza » and « Urukundo », but says he struggled to produce them for lack of support.

Hassan Ntahe says he gradually lost confidence in himself because of his isolation and daily difficulties. He was arrested in August 2025 for acts deemed reprehensible. During his detention, he received legal assistance from lawyer Prime Barakamfitiye, according to Yaga Burundi.

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