Joshua Tuyishime alias Jay Polly, who died on September 2 aged 33 at Muhima Hospital, where he has been admitted following a health complication he suffered while at Mageragere Prison in Kigali where he was in detention, as he awaited trial, was known more for his music than his visual art.
After saving approximately Rwf2 million from painting sales, he recorded music. He is known for songs such as Ndacyariho Ndahumeka, Malaika, Deux Foi Deux, and Oh my God.