Tito Kimenyi
Tito Kimenyi (born August 10, 1999) is a Rwandan activist,[1] film producer and actor.
Early life and education
[edit]Kimenyi was born in Kicukiro District in the central part of Rwanda.[2] He was the first of four children in his family.[3] Kimenyi grew up wanting to become an actor, later he turned into a Tiktoker.[4] He obtained in 2021 a bachelor's degree in Environmental management and conservation from Kigali Independent University.[5]
Carrier
[edit]Kimenyi joined[clarification needed] in 2021 and started as sculptor but started acting in 2023.[6] He won award of best TikTok influencer at the 2022 Tiktok Rwanda Awards.[7] In 2023, Kimenyi Tito premiered a movie called Love Might Happen.[8][9][10]
Philanthropy
[edit]Kimenyi donates and contributed to charity organizations working in the Gisagara District.[11] He planted trees during event started by minister of youth, Utumatwishima in aim of fighting seasonal fluctuations.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ Malnasi, Michelle (2021-08-03). "Tito Kimenyi: The comedian nobody saw coming". The New Times. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ Mwiza, Shallon (2024-05-02). "Comedian Tito Kimenyi on hitting over 100,000 followers on TikTok". The New Times. Retrieved 2024-12-04. [failed verification]
- ^ Irakoze, Eliane (2021-09-16). "Rwanda's famous TikTok stars on what inspires their videos". The New Times. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ Shifah, Muteterazina. "Kimenyi Tito yishimira ko abakoresha Tik-tok batagifatwa nk'imburamukoro". Imvaho Nshya (in Kinyarwanda).
- ^ "Kimenyi Tito: Shaping the Future of Rwandan Cinema with Passion and Talent". IHIRWE. 2024-12-03. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ IGIHE (2024-04-30). "Ibyatangiye ari ukwimara irungu byahindutse akazi: Ubuhamya bwa Kimenyi ukunzwe kuri TikTok (Video) - IGIHE.com". igihe.com (in Kinyarwanda). Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ Elise, Abitije Seraphin. "Kimenyi Tito yegukanye igihembo nyamukuru cya miliyoni muri Tiktok Rwanda Awards 2022-AMAFOTO". inyarwanda.com. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ Emmanuel, Sibomana (2024-12-02). "Kimenyi Tito: A Rising Star in Rwanda's Cinema Industry with Love Might Happen - GLOBAL VIBE NEWS". Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ www.igihe.org (2024-09-28). "Bahavu yamuritse abakora sinema 196 yahuguye, agaruka ku bigwi by'umugabo we (Amafoto)". IGIHE. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ "Kimenyi Tito: Judy ni 'Cher wanjye'| Imvano ya filime bahuriyemo|Ubwamamare kuri Tik Tok|Twaganiriye - Inyarwanda.com". tv.inyarwanda.com. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ Niyonyungu, Aloys. "Gisagara: Hatewe ibiti 11,200, urubyiruko rusabwa kubyaza umusaruro amahirwe ari mu bidukikije-AMAFOTO - Inyarwanda.com". inyarwanda.com. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ "How comedian Kimenyi became TikTok famous – KURA". Retrieved 2024-12-04.