Kitoko Bibarwa Explained

Kitoko
Birth Name:Patrick Bibarwa
Birth Date:12 September 1985
Birth Place:Zaire
Origin:Rwanda
Genre:Afrobeats, hip hop, R&B, Africa
Instrument:Vocals
Occupation:Singer
Years Active:2009-present
Label: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 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

Albums

Kitoko Bibarwa

songs

2007
Manyobwa
2008Igendere
2010Ikiragi
2012akabuto
2015Rurashonga
Sibyo
Urankunda Bikandenga
2018Rurabo
2019 wenema

Notes and References

  1. News: Prince . Emma . Kitoko to launch his debut album . New Times . Rwanda . 28 November 2009 . 12 August 2013 . 12 August 2013 . https://archive.today/20130812132334/http://chimpreports.com/index.php/entertainment/12109-riderman-wins-rwanda-talent-search.html . dead .
  2. News: Kagire . Edmund . Bibarwa to take on region’s artistes. The East African . Uganda . 10 June 2012 . 12 August 2013 .
  3. News: Mbabazi . Linda . Kitoko recording songs in Uganda . New Times . Rwanda . 18 January 2011 . https://archive.today/20130812182834/http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=14509&a=37508 . dead . 12 August 2013 . 12 August 2013 .
  4. News: Rwanda: Kitoko Performs at Ange Kagame’s Birthday Party . RwandaShow . Rwanda . 25 November 2012. 12 August 2013 .
  5. News: Kitoko thrills fans in Denmark . New Times . Rwanda . 7 February 2013 . 12 August 2013 . https://archive.today/20130812182915/http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15261&a=63620 . 12 August 2013 . dead .
  6. News: Kitoko thrills Rwandan community in Belgium . RwandaShow . Rwanda . 4 January 2013. 12 August 2013 .
  7. News: Celebrity Central: Kitoko . New Times . Rwanda . December 2009. 12 August 2013 .
  8. News: Kitoko’s move to quit music was timely . Rwanda Express . Rwanda . 7 June 2013 . 12 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150619204006/http://www.rwandaexpress.rw/sports-entertainment/entertainment/9261/kitokos-move-to-quit-music-was-timely/ . 19 June 2015 . dead .