Added: Feb 17, 2026

Paluku Hakim, known by his stage name Hakim I, is a talented singer and songwriter born on October 7, 1999. Although born in Gisenyi, Rwanda, Hakim’s journey has seen him live through Rwanda, Burundi, and Congo before finally making Uganda his home.

Beyond the microphone, Hakim is a professional barista, but his true passion lies in creating music that connects people. He is a unique voice in the new generation of African music, standing out because of how he easily mixes languages. In his songs, you will hear him flowing in English, Luganda, Swahili, Kinyarwanda, sometimes French—making his music catch fire across borders.

His style is a sweet blend of Afrobeat, R&B, Afropop, and Afro fusion. Hakim I is here to stay and is ready to show the world his vision through hits that everyone can vibe to.