Kigali promises to witness a December to remember as Rwandans brace for various entertainment events to celebrate the holidays in style.


It is that time when Rwandans move up a level in terms of festivals and celebrations and, like many other countries, the Rwandan celebration has begun in December, with world music celebrities being met in Kigali to perform at some of the festive shows.


This time, Kigali’s partygoers will be treated to a variety of music events, from the hip-hop community, Afrobeats lovers and diehard gospel music followers to Bongo flava listeners. for everyone.


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


Upgrade experience with Ruger and Victony


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


It will be Ruger’s second performance in Kigali since his 2022 show that attracted thousands of partygoers at Canal Olympia, while it is Victony’s first show in the land of a thousand hills.


The Rev Up show, organized by Intore Entertainment, will also feature performances from local acts to be announced soon.


Wizkid’s personal DJ Tunez at MMT’s show


Brooklyn-raised Nigerian DJ Michael Babatunde Adeyinka, popularly known as DJ Tunez, 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 recent album, Morayo, which is currently the number one trending album on the continent.


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


Mbonyi’s Icyambu live concert


Award-winning gospel singer and songwriter Israel Mbonyi will host his annual one-man Icyambu Live concert where he will be joined on stage by several other big names from the Rwandan gospel music industry.


Like its previous two editions, the concert will take place at the BK Arena and is already showing possible signs that the 10,000-seat venue will sell out again.


Tickets for the concert can be purchased on Ticqet.rw, with the cheapest ticket costing Rwf 5,000 and the most expensive ticket Rwf 30,000.


Joyful celebration live in Kigali


Renowned South African gospel group Joyous Celebration will also perform live in Kigali on December 29, marking their first performance in the country.


Known as one of the most prominent worship teams in Africa, Joyous Celebration has had a significant impact in Bantu-speaking countries with hits such as “Tambira Jehovah“And”My God is good”, among others.


The show is expected to take place at the BK Arena and will also feature performances from Gentil Misigaro and Alarm Ministries


Founded in 1994 by Lindelani Mkhize, Jabu Hlongwane and Mthunzi Namba, Joyous Celebration has won more than 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. Award.


The Ben’s New Year’s Concert


R&B musician Benjamin Mugisha from Rwanda, better known as The Ben, is giving a concert in which he looks forward to not only celebrating the New Year with his fans, but also releasing his new album


The concert, called “New Year Groove,” will take place at the BK Arena on January 1 and would feature performances from most of the artists who have collaborated with The Ben over the years.


It will also serve as an opportunity to launch his album “Plenty Love”, which he has been recording for over a year.