Kitoko Bibarwa
Rwandan singer
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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
Albums
Kitoko Bibarwa
Songs
| 2007 | "Manyobwa" |
| 2008 | "Igendere" |
| 2010 | "Ikiragi" |
| 2012 | "akabuto" |
| 2015 | "Rurashonga" |
| "Sibyo" | |
| "Urankunda Bikandenga" | |
| 2018 | "Rurabo" |
| 2019 | "wenema" |
| 2024 | "Tiro" |