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Rema Kigali Concert Moves Ahead Despite Calls to Reconsider"
Rema remains set to headline Kigali’s Kwita Izina Concert on September 5 as Kivumbi King joins the lineup despite calls for him to reconsider.
August 23, 2026 at 12:07:33 AM
August 23, 2026 at 12:07:33 AM
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Rema Kigali Concert Pushes Forward Despite Calls to Reconsider
The Nigerian Afrobeats star remains scheduled to headline the September 5 Kwita Izina Concert at BK Arena, while organizers continue expanding the lineup despite online calls for him to reconsider the Kigali appearance.
KIGALI, Rwanda — August 22, 2026 — Rema’s planned concert in Kigali is moving forward, with organizers continuing preparations for the Nigerian superstar to headline the Kwita Izina Concert at BK Arena on September 5.
The latest official information shows no sign that the performance has been cancelled or postponed.
In an August 21 announcement by the Rwanda Development Board, Rema was confirmed as the headline act for the concert, which will take place one day after Rwanda’s 21st Kwita Izina Gorilla Naming Ceremony in Kinigi, Musanze District.
Organizers have also started expanding the bill. Rwandan artist Kivumbi King has been announced among the performers expected to share the stage with Rema, while additional Rwandan and regional acts are due to be revealed.
Rwandan outlet BTN Rwanda reported on August 21 that Rema will perform alongside Kivumbi King and other artists whose names are expected to be announced later.
The continued rollout suggests that, for now, organizers are proceeding with the September 5 event as planned.
Calls for Rema to reconsider the Kigali show
The concert announcement has drawn criticism from some Congolese social-media users, who have urged Rema to reconsider performing in Rwanda because of the continuing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
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