Rwanda News » Kigali News Rwanda » Kigali » Music: Nigerian Star Rema Brings Kwita Izina Celebrations to a Roaring Finale
The night began with Rwanda’s own sound and ended with thousands of voices singing along to one of Africa’s biggest music stars, as the Kwita Izina concert ...
News Rwanda » Kigali » Music: Victor Rukotana bets on Gakondo music to take Rwandan culture global
When Victor Rukotana released his debut album Imararungu in 2025, he was not simply putting out a collection of songs but making a statement about the place he believed traditional Rwandan music ...
News Rwanda » Kigali » Music: Still Making Weekend Plans? Here Are 7 Events to Consider
Summer may be winding down on the calendar, but Kigali's events scene clearly hasn't gotten the memo.This weekend brings a mix of praise, music and live experiences worth making plans for.Here are ...
News Rwanda » Kigali » Music: Nite of music extravaganza in Kigali
Ibrahim Apekhade Yusuf, who just returned from Kigali, Rwanda, captures the sights and sounds of the famous city on a thousand hills To say Nigerian music and movies rock African countries, airwaves ...
News Rwanda » Kigali » Music: Kigali’s last August weekend offers music, culture, family fun
Kigali is closing out August with a packed weekend of music, culture and family entertainment, headlined by Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platnumz, who takes the stage at BK Arena Parking on Saturday.
News Rwanda » Kigali » Music: Trace to set the African music scene ablaze with first Trace Awards & Festival in Kigali
Global music powerhouse and Afro-music tastemaker Trace is to mark its 20th anniversary with the launch of the Trace Awards & Festival, a stunning new live Awards ceremony and festival celebrating the ...
News Rwanda » Kigali » Music: KigaliUp! Brings First Outdoor Music Fest to Rwanda-With a Canadian Twist
The Mighty Popo has a dream. He longs to do the unexpected: Put on a world-class outdoor music festival, complete with the jam sessions that make Canadian festivals so distinctive. And do it in his ...
News Rwanda » Kigali » Music: In Rwanda, a new sound blends rap beats with traditional music
Hip-hop is all about the beats and the flow. For two Rwandan artists, that flow sometimes comes in four languages... SUMMERS: ...French and English, Kinyarwanda and ...
News Rwanda » Kigali » Music: Kendrick Lamar’s pgLang, Global Citizen Team to Launch African Touring Circuit
When Kendrick Lamar takes the stage at Kigali, Rwanda’s BK Arena on Dec. 6 for an event called Move Afrika: Rwanda, it will mark the first step in building a global touring circuit on the African ...
News Rwanda » Kigali » Music: Sarah Phenom on carrying Rwanda with her into the global music scene
For Rwandan singer and songwriter Sarah Phenom, music has always been shaped by the different places she has called home. Phenom grew up in Rwanda before moving to Belgium and later settling in London ...
News Rwanda » Kigali » Music: Rwanda’s Dress Code Debate Is Not Really About Clothes
On the evening of August 29,2026 Kigali was ready for music. People had bought their tickets, made their plans and dressed for the Diamond Platnumz concert at BK Arena.
News Rwanda » Kigali » Music: In Rwanda, a new sound blends rap beats with traditional music
Loud Sound Studios is home to two of Rwanda's up-and-coming hip-hop acts: Pro-Zed and Kenny K-Shot. Hip-hop is all about the beats and the flow. For two Rwandan artists, that flow sometimes comes in ...