Gabiro

<i>Gabiro Guitar</i>

Gabiro Guitar

Rwandan songwriter

Gabiro Girishyaka Gilbert, popularly known by his stage name Gabiro(/ɡɑːbɪroʊ/) Guitar (born 17 October, 1988) in Gikondo Kicukiro District, is a Rwandan singer,[1] songwriter and guitarist .

Early life and education

He grew up in a family of 7 where he happened to be the 6th.[2] At the Age of 14 he started joining the Church Choir as leading singer and Guitarist then he later started writing songs for the Choir.[3]

He obtained in 2014 a bachelor's degree in computer sciences from Kigali Independent University[4]

Career

He started his music career in 2010.[5] He nominated in East Africa Music competition called Tusker Project Fame.[6] He released album featured Fiokee, Dream Boys, Bushali, Grey C.[7] He is well known for his first Album. [8]In 2020 Gabiro released song called Igikwe featured Confy.[9] He became Skol Pulse Beer Brand Ambassador 2022.[10]

He shared the same stage with Adekunle Gold, Ruger , Ycee , AV, Ykee Benda and 2Face Idibia.[11]

Albums

Quick Facts Girishyaka, Studio album by Gabiro Guitar ...
Quick Facts Criminal Love, EP by Gabiro Guitar ...
Quick Facts The Best, Studio album by Gabiro Guitar ...

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Studio albums

  • Criminal Love (2021)
  • "Girishyaka" (2022)[13]

References

  1. [1]
    Kayinamura, Alexis (2022-06-12). "Afro-beat artiste Gabiro to drop debut album 'Girishyaka'". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
  2. [2]
    Nsabimana, Eddie (2022-08-22). "FEATURED: SKOL launches mobile studio for budding artistes". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
  3. [3]
    Kawera, Jeannette (2022-03-19). "Ycee promises 'amazing' performance in Kigali". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
  4. [4]
    Kagire, Linda M. (2021-09-28). "Kiss Summer Awards 2021 pit 'Young vs Old'". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-05-23.
  5. [5]
    Kivunge, Christophe (2022-07-16). "What is Happening This Weekend?". KT PRESS. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
  6. [6]
    Gatera, Emmanuel (2022-10-27). "Evolve Music Group expands to signing big artistes, organising mega shows". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
  7. [7]
    Opobo, Moses (2017-03-06). "Ykee Benda thrills revellers despite sound restrictions". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
  8. [8]
    Gatera, Emmanuel (2021-06-23). "Video director Chico Berry on making top visuals". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
  9. [9]
    "Gabiro Guitar Drops New 'Criminal Love' EP ⚜ Latest music news online". Mdundo. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  10. [10]
    Kayinamura, Alexis (2024-01-13). "What you missed at 'Gabiro Guitar Live Experience'". The New Times. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
  11. [11]
    Nsabimana, Eddie (2022-07-13). "FEATURED: Ariel Wayz wins SKOL Pulse music competition". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
  12. [12]
    Nsabimana, Eddie (2022-04-12). "Kwibuka28: Local artistes pay tribute to Genocide victims at Kigali Memorial". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
  13. [13]
    Kawera, Jeannette (2021-07-15). "Gabiro Guitar releases EP, opens new music label". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-05-17.


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