Rwandan singing Chinese songs is smash online hit

KIGALI－Pacifique Izabayo, from Rwanda, has become a hit on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, for singing Chinese songs while showing rural life in his country.

Izabayo, commonly known as"Bobo", started making short videos in 2019 on the Chinese video-sharing app Kuaishou. Since last year, he has posted videos on Douyin. These two platforms have garnered him more than 4 million Chinese followers.

The 23-year-old has found success in his venture by showcasing his singing skills in the Chinese language on Douyin.