Profile and Biography of Eby Rizta, Senior of Dangdut Academy 8 Graduate of DA5

Kapanlagi.com - Eby Rizta, a young singer from Bima, West Nusa Tenggara, is stepping into a new chapter in Dangdut Academy 8 as a senior companion. She became known to the public after winning the runner-up position in D'Academy 5 in 2022, which led Eby to transition from participant to companion for a new generation of Indonesian dangdut singers.

Born in 2008 with the full name Rabiunahar Riza Ramadhan, Eby is the youngest child of Ma'ruf and Masitah. She has three siblings: an older brother Ewa Rizta, and two older sisters, Nurika Alawyah (Ewy) and Nurlaily Usy (Usy). Her family resides in Dusun Rai, Sape District, Bima. Her singing talent is greatly influenced by the artistic blood of her mother, Masitah, who was also a local singer.

Before gaining recognition on television, Eby was used to performing with her family music group, The Rizta. They performed religious pop music at various events, including weddings. She was also active in religious competitions, including LASQI or the XXV National Qasidah Festival in 2021, where she won 1st place in the religious pop category.

At school, Eby is known for her achievements. While studying at SMP Negeri 4 Sape, Bima, she frequently won class honors and was once trusted to be the chairperson of the student council, before her name skyrocketed through the national dangdut talent search event.

1. Eby Rizta's Journey in D'Academy 5 and Next Steps

Eby Rizta © KapanLagi.com/Budy Santoso

Eby began to gain widespread attention after participating in D'Academy 5 in 2022, when he was only 14 years old. On this stage, he was dubbed the "dark horse" thanks to his dark skin and captivating vocal quality, a combination that made his performances memorable.

His long journey in the competition bore sweet fruit. Eby advanced to the final round and was crowned the runner-up of D'Academy 5. This achievement solidified him as one of the most promising young dangdut talents from West Nusa Tenggara.

After the competition, Eby expanded his career into acting. He appeared in the soap opera Magic 5 aired on Indosiar, playing the character Irshad, and acted alongside Basmalah Gralind and Raden Rakha.

In music, Eby released his debut single titled "Jangan Lama Lama" on January 30, 2023. The song quickly entered the trending charts on YouTube in the music category shortly after its release, further establishing his presence in the dangdut industry.

2. Eby Rizta Becomes a Senior in Dangdut Academy 8

Eby Rizta © KapanLagi.com/Budy Santoso

Entering 2026, Eby returns to the Dangdut Academy stage with a new role. In the eighth season, the competition format uses a team system, where each main coach is accompanied by three seniors who are alumni from previous seasons.

Eby has been entrusted to be one of the seniors in the team coached by Selfi Yamma. She stands alongside two other seniors, April and Mila Nurwanti, to support the participants.

This new role marks an important transition in Eby's career journey, from previously struggling as a participant to now guiding a new generation of aspiring Indonesian dangdut stars.

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