Kitoko

Rwandan musician

Kitoko

Background information
Birth name| Patrick Bibarwa
Born|  (1985-09-12) September 12, 1985 (age 37)
Zaire
Origin| Rwanda
Genres| Afrobeats, hip hop, R&B, Africa
Occupation(s)| Singer
Instrument(s)| Vocals
Years active| 2009-Present
Labels| Trill Boys House
Website| https://www.instagram.com/kitokolife/?hl=en

Musical artist

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

## Contents

* 1 Discography
* 1.1 Albums
* 1.2 songs
* 2 References

## Discography[edit]

### Albums[edit]

Kitoko Bibarwa

### songs[edit]

Kitoko songs  2015  | Rurashonga

|

Sibyo
Urankunda Bikandenga
2018  | Rurabo
2019  | wenema

## References[edit]

1. ^ Prince, Emma (28 November 2009). "Kitoko to launch his debut album". New Times. Rwanda. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
2. ^ a b 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.