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
[edit]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
[edit]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,
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/87/Ykee_Benda.jpg/220px-Ykee_Benda.jpg)
Ykee Benda
and 2Face Idibia.[11]
Albums
[edit]Girishyaka | |
---|---|
Studio album by Gabiro Guitar | |
Released | 2022 |
Genre | Afro-beat |
Language | English and Kinyarwanda |
Criminal Love | |
---|---|
EP by Gabiro Guitar | |
Released | 2021 |
Genre | Afro-beat |
Language | English and Kinyarwanda |
The Best | |
---|---|
Studio album by Gabiro Guitar | |
Released | 2021 |
Genre | Afro-beat |
Language | English and Kinyarwanda |
Studio albums
[edit]- Criminal Love (2021)
- "Girishyaka" (2022)[13]
References
[edit]- ^ Kayinamura, Alexis (2022-06-12). "Afro-beat artiste Gabiro to drop debut album 'Girishyaka'". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
- ^ Nsabimana, Eddie (2022-08-22). "FEATURED: SKOL launches mobile studio for budding artistes". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
- ^ Kawera, Jeannette (2022-03-19). "Ycee promises 'amazing' performance in Kigali". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
- ^ Kagire, Linda M. (2021-09-28). "Kiss Summer Awards 2021 pit 'Young vs Old'". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-05-23.
- ^ Kivunge, Christophe (2022-07-16). "What is Happening This Weekend?". KT PRESS. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
- ^ Gatera, Emmanuel (2022-10-27). "Evolve Music Group expands to signing big artistes, organising mega shows". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
- ^ Opobo, Moses (2017-03-06). "Ykee Benda thrills revellers despite sound restrictions". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
- ^ Gatera, Emmanuel (2021-06-23). "Video director Chico Berry on making top visuals". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
- ^ "Gabiro Guitar Drops New 'Criminal Love' EP ⚜ Latest music news online". Mdundo. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ Kayinamura, Alexis (2024-01-13). "What you missed at 'Gabiro Guitar Live Experience'". The New Times. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ Nsabimana, Eddie (2022-07-13). "FEATURED: Ariel Wayz wins SKOL Pulse music competition". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
- ^ Nsabimana, Eddie (2022-04-12). "Kwibuka28: Local artistes pay tribute to Genocide victims at Kigali Memorial". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
- ^ Kawera, Jeannette (2021-07-15). "Gabiro Guitar releases EP, opens new music label". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-05-17.