Kamichi Explained

Kamichi
Birth Name:Adolphe Bagabo
Origin:Rwanda
Genre:Afrobeats, R&B
Instrument:Vocals
Occupation:Singer
Years Active:2009–present

Adolphe Bagabo commonly known as Kamichi, is a Rwandan musical artist.[1] He is distinguished by his unique and hoarse vocal delivery.[2]

As a child, Bagabo sang in local choirs. The 2009 release of the single "Zoubeda" brought him national popularity and won him a Salax Award in 2010 in the category of "Best Song of the Year".[1] The same year he also won a Salax Award in the category of "Best Afrobeat Artist".[2] He released his second album, Ubumuntu, in 2012.[1] He has collaborated with many Rwandan artists.[2]

As of August 2013, Bagabo is completing studies in Journalism and Communications at the Catholic University of Kabgayi. He worked as a journalist for Voice of Africa (Rwanda)|Voice of Africa in Rwanda.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rwanda: Kamichi Set to Launch New Album Today . Free Voice Radio . Rwanda . 7 December 2013 . 14 August 2013 .
  2. News: Mbabazi . Linda . Kamichi to release debut album today . The New Times . Rwanda . 2 November 2011 . 14 August 2013 . https://archive.today/20130815060822/http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=14797&a=46791 . 15 August 2013 . dead .