Rwanda: The Ben, Israel Mbonyi and Victony Lead the Festival Season Concert Lineup

On By Karl

Kigali promises to witness a month of December where Rwandans prepare for various entertainment events to celebrate the festive season in style.

This is a time when Rwanda is leveling up for festivals and celebrations, and like many other countries, Rwanda’s December party has kicked off with global music celebrities expected to perform during some festival appearances in Kigali.

This time, Kigali’s party people will be treated to a variety of musical events, from the hip hop community, Afrobeats lovers and hardcore followers of gospel music to Bongo flava listeners; local promoters will connect everyone with great year-end events that will be catered for. for all.

New Times selects the best music events planned for December in Kigali.

Speed ​​Up the Experience with Ruger and Victony

Nigerian Afrobeat stars Ruger and Victony are among the music giants expected in Kigali this month for the mega concert scheduled to be held at BK Arena on December 28.

This will be Ruger’s second appearance in Kigali since the 2022 show at Canal Olympia, which attracted thousands of revelers; It will be Victony’s first show in the country of a thousand hills.

Organized by Intore Entertainment, the Rev Up show will also feature performances by local artists to be announced soon.

Wizkid’s personal DJ Tunez at MMT show

Brooklyn-raised Nigerian DJ, Michael Babatunde Adeyinka, popularly known as DJ Tunez, who is also Wizkid’s personal disc jockey, is expected in Kigali for the Christmas Eve Party hosted by DJ Marnaud.

The Nigerian producer and DJ is said to be performing in Kigali as part of the promotion of Wizkid’s latest album Morayo, which is currently the number one trending album on the continent.

The event, planned for December 24, will take place at Atelier Du Vin.

Mbonyi’s Icyambu Live Concert

Award-winning gospel singer and songwriter Israel Mbonyi is holding his annual one-man Icyambu Live Concert where he will be joined on stage by many other big names in Rwanda’s gospel music industry.

Like the previous two concerts, the concert will take place at the BK Arena and is already showing possible signs that the 10,000-seat facility could be sold again.

Tickets for the concert can be purchased via Ticqet.rw; the cheapest is 5,000 Rwf, the most expensive is 30,000 Rwf.

Joyful celebration is alive in Kigali

South Africa’s famous gospel group Joyous Celebration will also perform live in Kigali on December 29, their first show in the country.

Known as one of Africa’s most prominent worship teams, Joyous Celebration has made a significant impact in Bantu-speaking countries with hit songs such as.Tambira Jehovah” And “My God is Good,”among others.

The show, which is expected to take place at BK Arena, will also include performances by Gentil Misigaro and Alarm Ministries.

Founded in 1994 by Lindelani Mkhize, Jabu Hlongwane and Mthunzi Namba, Joyous Celebration; He has won over 100 awards including the South African Music Awards, Metro FM Music Awards, One Gospel Awards, Crown Gospel Awards and the Lifetime Achievement of Africa Gospel Music Award. Prize.

Ben’s New Year’s Concert

Rwandan R&B musician Benjamin Mugisha, commonly known as The Ben, is holding a concert where he looks forward to celebrating the New Year with his fans as well as promoting his new album.

The concert, called “New Year’s Groove”, will take place on January 1 at the BK Arena and is said to feature performances by many of the artists who have collaborated with The Ben over the years.

This will also be an opportunity to launch her album “Plenty Love”, which she has been recording for over a year.