Kitoko Bibarwa
Kitoko | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Patrick Bibarwa |
Born | Zaire | September 12, 1985
Origin | Rwanda |
Genres | Afrobeats, hip hop, R&B, Africa |
Occupation | Singer |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2009-present |
Labels | Trill Boys House |
Website | https://www.instagram.com/kitokolife/?hl=en |
Kitoko, born Patrick Bibarwa, is a Rwandan singer. He released his debut album, Ifaranga, in January 2010. The album enjoyed immediate and wide success in Rwanda and Uganda.[1] In 2012 a reviewer for Ugandan newspaper The East African called him "the biggest Rwandan artiste at the moment".[2] Prior to launching his musical career, Bibarwa sang in a local church choir.[3]
In 2012, Kitoko was invited to give a private performance at the birthday of Ange Kagame, daughter of Rwandan president Paul Kagame.[4] In February 2013, Kitoko performed at the Rwandan Cultural Festival in Jylland-Fyn, Denmark.[5] He has also performed throughout the East African Community and in the United States, France[2] and Belgium.[6] He was a winner twice at the Salax Awards, including in the category of Best Afrobeat Artiste.[7]
In June 2013, Kitoko announced his retirement from the music industry for unknown reasons.[8]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]Kitoko Bibarwa
Songs
[edit]2007 | "Manyobwa" |
2008 | "Igendere" |
2010 | "Ikiragi" |
2012 | "akabuto" |
2015 | "Rurashonga" |
"Sibyo" | |
"Urankunda Bikandenga" | |
2018 | "Rurabo" |
2019 | "wenema" |
2024 | "Tiro" |
References
[edit]- ^ Prince, Emma (28 November 2009). "Kitoko to launch his debut album". New Times. Rwanda. Archived from the original on 12 August 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ^ a b Kagire, Edmund (10 June 2012). "Bibarwa to take on region's artistes". The East African. Uganda. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ^ Mbabazi, Linda (18 January 2011). "Kitoko recording songs in Uganda". New Times. Rwanda. Archived from the original on 12 August 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ^ "Rwanda: Kitoko Performs at Ange Kagame's Birthday Party". RwandaShow. Rwanda. 25 November 2012. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ^ "Kitoko thrills fans in Denmark". New Times. Rwanda. 7 February 2013. Archived from the original on 12 August 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ^ "Kitoko thrills Rwandan community in Belgium". RwandaShow. Rwanda. 4 January 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ^ "Celebrity Central: Kitoko". New Times. Rwanda. December 2009. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ^ "Kitoko's move to quit music was timely". Rwanda Express. Rwanda. 7 June 2013. Archived from the original on 19 June 2015. Retrieved 12 August 2013.