Jay Polly loved his brush and acrylic but lived off music

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Rapper Jay Polly during one of his painting sessions in Kigali. The Artist was in plans of balancing careers. PHOTO | ANDREW. I KAZIBWE

What you need to know:

  • 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.