Kamichi
Kamichi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Adolphe Bagabo |
| Origin | Rwanda |
| Genres | Afrobeats, R&B |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Adolphe Bagabo, commonly known as Kamichi, is a Rwandan musical artist.[1] He is distinguished by his unique and hoarse vocal delivery.[2][3][4][5]
As a child, Bagabo sang in local choirs. The 2009 release of the single "Zoubeda" brought him national popularity and won him a Salax Award in 2010 in the category of "Best Song of the Year".[1] The same year he also won a Salax Award in the category of "Best Afrobeat Artist".[2] He released his second album, Ubumuntu, in 2012.[1] He has collaborated with many Rwandan artists.[2]
As of August 2013, Bagabo is completing studies in Journalism and Communications at the Catholic University of Kabgayi. He worked as a journalist for Voice of Africa (Rwanda)|Voice of Africa in Rwanda.[1][6][7][8][9]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 "Rwanda: Kamichi Set to Launch New Album Today". Rwanda: Free Voice Radio. 7 December 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
- 1 2 3 Mbabazi, Linda (2 November 2011). "Kamichi to release debut album today". The New Times. Rwanda. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Kawera, Jeannette (2022-09-01). "Kamichi talks last music album, supporting new talents". The New Times. Retrieved 2026-02-13.
- ↑ Sharon, Kantengwa (2017-10-21). "Kamichi shares his experience on the musical scene". The New Times. Retrieved 2026-02-13.
- ↑ "Kamichi launches new album today". The New Times. 2013-12-06. Retrieved 2026-02-13.
- ↑ Susan, Babijja (2012-12-07). "Kamichi set to launch new album today". The New Times. Retrieved 2026-02-13.
- ↑ Susan, Babijja (2013-02-04). "Kamichi on countrywide tour". The New Times. Retrieved 2026-02-13.
- ↑ "Kamichi passionate about music". The New Times. 2011-02-21. Retrieved 2026-02-13.
- ↑ Jeannette, Kawera (2022-07-04). "Rwandan diaspora in USA to celebrate Liberation Day". The New Times. Retrieved 2026-02-13.
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