Afro-beat sensation Gabiro Guitar has blessed music lovers with a 10-track debut album dubbed ‘Girishyaka’ featuring various artistes.

 After an extended playlist last year, Gabiro figured it was the right time to drop a second album. His first album is called ‘Byakubera’ and his recent EP is ‘Criminal Love’.

The 10-track album includes ‘Koma’, ‘Akaninja’ Ft Bushali, ‘Hallo’, ‘Switi Switi’, ‘Imizi’ Ft Greyc, ‘Te Quiero’, ‘Juju’ Ft Neza, Fiokee, ‘Babylon’, ‘Kole’ Ft France and ‘Blessings’.

Real name Gilbert Gabiro Girishyaka, the singer says the album was given the title of his name because it represents who he is musically, mostly basing on his performances.

"I wanted to connect with my fans through the album but mostly, my inspiration was to give fans perfect love songs by featuring talented female artistes. That is why I have a collabo with Neza, a Rwandan based in Canada and Rwanda’s R&B singer France,” he says.

Gabiro notes that the songs on the album have Rwandan and Nigerian vibes, which is why he featured Nigerian afro-beat guitarist, producer and artiste Fiokee and Nigerian artiste Greyc. 

"The feedback so far is amazing and people are streaming the album on different platforms while the videos will be dropped soon, one by one,” he adds.

The album was done by different producers including Niz Beatz, Real Beat, Ayo Rash, Captain P, FM Pro and Louda. Mix and mastering was done by Bob Pro while the executive producers and A&R were Gilbert Rukundo and Nigerian Lucky Freeman, commonly known as SoftPapa.

Gabiro Guitar came to the spotlight after taking part in the East African singing competition ‘Tusker Project Fame’ (Season 4). His music is a fusion of afro-Beat and other genres.