Congolese-born gospel singer and songwriter Barakito Rodrigue has teamed up with Pastor Tumaini to release a new gospel song titled Unayotenda ni Mengi, adding to his growing catalogue of music centred on faith, worship and gratitude.
The new release brings together the two gospel voices in a collaboration that celebrates God's goodness and faithfulness, with its Swahili title, ‘Unayotenda ni Mengi’ pointing to the theme of appreciation for God's works.
The song marks another step in Barakito's musical journey as he continues to establish himself in the African gospel scene through music that connects contemporary worship with diverse African sounds.
Born Baraka Birindwa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Barakito Rodrigue grew up in Nairobi, Kenya, where his passion for music developed. He has since built a musical identity that draws from different cultures and languages, allowing him to reach audiences across different backgrounds.
Based in the United States, the singer uses music to share messages of hope, encouragement, and faith. His versatility is reflected in his ability to perform in English, Swahili and French, creating a sound that appeals to a diverse gospel audience.
Musically, Barakito blends contemporary Christian worship and praise with Afrogospel influences, incorporating African genres such as Kompa and Seben. His catalogue ranges from deeply reflective worship songs to energetic praise tracks that celebrate the goodness of God.
Over the years, he has collaborated with several established gospel musicians, further expanding his reach within the African gospel music industry.
One of his notable releases is Amenitendea Mema, featuring Kenyan gospel singer Guardian Angel. The song embraces African contemporary praise and Kompa influences, with a message centred on gratitude and celebrating God's goodness.
He also released Mtu Aliye Barikiwa, featuring Victor Maestro, an upbeat, Seben-inspired gospel track focused on hope, gratitude, and the blessings that come with faith.
His musical versatility also extends to French-language gospel music through Tu M'as Fait Du Bien, featuring Jemima Mbiye, while Yatapita, featuring Godfrey Mteule, offers an encouraging message about remaining hopeful and persevering through life's difficult moments.
Beyond his music releases, Barakito has continued to build his profile through appearances on various mainstream media platforms in Kenya.
Away from music, the singer also works as a digital creator and photographer. Through his creative ventures, he continues to explore different ways of storytelling and connecting with audiences.
His music career operates under his label, B Kito Music, through which he continues to release and distribute his projects on major streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music.
With Unayotenda ni Mengi, Barakito Rodrigue adds another collaboration to his growing body of work, continuing his pursuit of music that celebrates faith while bringing together different African musical influences.
The collaboration with Pastor Tumaini also reinforces his commitment to gospel music as a platform for worship, inspiration and connecting believers through shared messages of faith.
