Kitoko

Kitoko, born Patrick Bibarwa, is a Rwandan Afrobeats and hip-hop artist. 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]

Kitoko
Birth namePatrick Bibarwa
OriginRwanda
GenresAfrobeats, hip-hop
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2009-2013

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]

References
  1. Prince, Emma (28 November 2009). "Kitoko to launch his debut album". New Times. Rwanda. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
  2. Kagire, Edmund (10 June 2012). "Bibarwa to take on region's artistes". The East African. Uganda. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
  3. 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.
  4. "Rwanda: Kitoko Performs at Ange Kagame's Birthday Party". RwandaShow. Rwanda. 25 November 2012. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
  5. "Kitoko thrills fans in Denmark". New Times. Rwanda. 7 February 2013. Archived from the original on 12 August 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
  6. "Kitoko thrills Rwandan community in Belgium". RwandaShow. Rwanda. 4 January 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
  7. "Celebrity Central: Kitoko". New Times. Rwanda. December 2009. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
  8. "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.
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