The three-man group, which comprised of Victor Gatsinzi, Danny Vumbi and Fikiri Nshimiyimana rose to fame in 2004 through Afro beat and dancehall songs like Byabihe, She wants me, Ikirori and Ndashyaka Umukunzi.

They are known for their vocal power, which helped them to win awards like The Never Again Genocide 2004 and Pearl of Africa Music (Pam) Awards 2006 for best Afro-fusion group category.

They were also nominated for a Pam Awards for best group category in 2011. Over years, they made appearances at concerts until in 2012 when they parted ways to venture into other careers individually.

"The group still exists. We only took a break from performances," said Fikiri Nshimiyimana alias Ziggy Double Five.

According to him, music back then was not a venture they earned a living from, but did it for passion.

According to Gatsinzi Victor aka Koudou, the break was needed to allow them to concentrate on other income-generating activities.

Danny Vumbi aka Danny won best song writer award in Hanga Umurimo national competition in 2012, an initiative, which was established by Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Danny further joined Kigali's Authentic FM, a Christian radio station as a programmes manager and presenter. The 36-year-old artiste last year launched his first album.

"Rwanda's music industry still requires more investment. Another job would help an artiste better invest in his career," he said.

The artiste is currently recording a second album.

Fikiri Nshyimiyimana Double Five is now a radio presenter with City FM in Kigali. Since the break, he has not done much to further his musical career. He has, however, featured in song collaborations with Jules Sentore and Urban Boys, among others.