Kitoko, born Patrick Bibarwa, is a

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n singer. He released his debut album, ''Ifaranga'', in January 2010. The album enjoyed immediate and wide success in Rwanda and

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. In 2012 a reviewer for Ugandan newspaper ''The East African'' called him "the biggest Rwandan artiste at the moment". Prior to launching his musical career, Bibarwa sang in a local church choir. In 2012, Kitoko was invited to give a private performance at the birthday of Ange Kagame, daughter of Rwandan president

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. In February 2013, Kitoko performed at the Rwandan Cultural Festival in Jylland-Fyn,

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. He has also performed throughout the

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and in the United States, France and Belgium. He was a winner twice at the Salax Awards, including in the category of Best Afrobeat Artiste. In June 2013, Kitoko announced his retirement from the music industry for unknown reasons.

Discography

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