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Joseph Kirite from Kiribati moves to Fiji to expand his music career after releasing 10 albums

Joseph Kirite from Kiribati moves to Fiji to expand his music career after releasing 10 albums

By Iliana Biutu
20/01/2025
18-year-old Joseph Taake Kirite

18-year-old Joseph Taake Kirite from Kiribati who put his name on the music stage back at home after being part of the music production named Ocean Island, has moved to Fiji to expand his music career, as instructed by his music manager.

Kirite attended War Memorial Primary School and moved on to secondary school at Sacred Heart College in Kiribati.

Kirite says he started his music career when he was 15-years-old.

He says at the age of 18 he began to value his talent of singing and built his confidence to take part in singing.

The 18-year-old says he has released over 50 songs with 10 albums.

Kirite also highlighted that he is singing along with Ipa Helen Qiorota from Rabi.

He adds his plan is to produce more songs this year.

Kirite adds most of his songs have got thousands of views.

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