Bruce Melodie Sparks Talk of Tension With Coach Gael

Bruce Melodie’s latest Instagram post has opened a new chapter in Rwanda’s biggest music conversation.

The singer recently wrote that “Coach also needs a coach,” a short message that many fans immediately linked to ongoing rumours about his relationship with Coach Gael and the wider 155am team.

According to the original report, speculation about tension between Bruce Melodie and Coach Gael started spreading toward the end of May, although both sides initially denied claims that their working relationship had broken down.

The conversation grew louder during preparations for the Summer Country Tour, a nationwide concert run featuring Bruce Melodie and The Ben, two of Rwanda’s most talked-about music stars.

During a press event for the tour, 155am executive Kenny Mugarura was asked why Bruce Melodie’s photos were no longer visible at Kigali Universe. He explained that the venue regularly changes the pictures displayed inside, and Bruce Melodie’s images had simply been replaced.

Still, fans continued reading deeper meaning into the situation, especially as Bruce Melodie appeared to suggest that some people around him openly supported The Ben.

That comment added more weight to an old industry backstory. Coach Gael was reportedly first expected to work with The Ben when he entered the music business around four years ago, but the relationship allegedly fell apart around an early song project. Coach Gael later went on to work closely with Bruce Melodie.

Now, the Summer Country Tour has turned into more than just a music event. For many fans, it has become a stage for the quiet rivalry between Bruce Melodie and The Ben.

The report claims Bruce Melodie has often appeared to move with a smaller personal team during the tour. From Musanze to Nyagatare and Bugesera, he was reportedly seen mostly with his band, his security aide known as Mubi, and a few close associates.

In Musanze, Bruce Melodie reportedly had more people around him during sound check, including media figure Jado Kabanda, who has worked with him for years. But on the main concert day, the report says the singer arrived with only a small circle.