Niyo Bosco
Rwandan singer and songwriter

Niyokwizerwa Bosco, professionally known as Niyo Bosco, is a Rwandan artist, songwriter and guitarist. He lost his sight at 12 due to malaria.
Bosco is known both for his own music and for writing songs for other artists.
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