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Gabiro Guitar

Gabiro Girishyaka Gilbert, popularly known by his stage name Gabiro Guitar in Gikondo Kicukiro District, is a Rwandan singer, songwriter and guitarist.

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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 University4

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. In 2020 Gabiro released song called Igikwe featured Confy.8 He became Skol Pulse Beer Brand Ambassador 2022.9

He shared the same stage with Adekunle Gold, Ruger, Ycee, AV, Ykee Benda, and 2Face Idibia.1011

Studio albums

  • Criminal Love (2021)
  • "Girishyaka" (2022)12
References

References

  1. Kayinamura, Alexis (2022-06-12). "Afro-beat artiste Gabiro to drop debut album 'Girishyaka'". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
  2. Nsabimana, Eddie (2022-08-22). "FEATURED: SKOL launches mobile studio for budding artistes". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
  3. Kayinamura, Alexis (2024-01-13). "What you missed at 'Gabiro Guitar Live Experience'". The New Times. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
  4. Mwiza, Shallon (2024-10-17). "Singer Gabiro Guitar wins legal battle against former management". The New Times. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
  5. Kivunge, Christophe (2022-07-16). "What is Happening This Weekend?". KT PRESS. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
  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. Opobo, Moses (2017-03-06). "Ykee Benda thrills revellers despite sound restrictions". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
  8. "Gabiro Guitar Drops New 'Criminal Love' EP ⚜ Latest music news online". Mdundo. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  9. Kayinamura, Alexis (2024-01-13). "What you missed at 'Gabiro Guitar Live Experience'". The New Times. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
  10. Nsabimana, Eddie (2022-07-13). "FEATURED: Ariel Wayz wins SKOL Pulse music competition". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
  11. Mwiza, Shallon (2024-10-17). "Singer Gabiro Guitar wins legal battle against former management". The New Times. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  12. Kawera, Jeannette (2021-07-15). "Gabiro Guitar releases EP, opens new music label". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-05-17.