Everything You Need to Know Move Afrika: Rwanda
Buckle up everyone, we've got some major news to deliver.
Global Citizen is launching a first-of-its-kind international music touring circuit across the African continent: Move Afrika.
First stop? Rwanda.
First date? Dec. 6.
First headliner? Kendrick Lamar.
That’s right, we’re working with creative imprint, pgLang to bring to the world, Move Afrika: A Global Citizen Experience — a new long-term, large-scale effort to pioneer a first-of-its-kind international music touring circuit throughout the African continent over the next five years. The very first event, Move Afrika: Rwanda will be headlined by Grammy Award, Pulitzer prize winning artist, and co-founder of pgLang, Kendrick Lamar. Zuchu and Bruce Melodie are also set to light up the stage as performers at the show. Lamar’s creative imprint, pgLang will also serve as the curator of the Move Afrika events for the next five years.
“Our goal with Move Afrika is to inspire local youth and artists to unlock their creativity. We hope to curate an immersive experience that empowers various communities and cultures across Africa and around the world for a lifetime," said pgLang.
DJ TOXXYK, musician Ariel Wayz, media personality Jackie Lumbasi, comedian and media personality Arthur NkusI, and award winning choreographer Sherrie Silver will also be gracing the stage at the BK Arena in Kigali for Move Afrika: Rwanda.
We’re also thrilled to be working with the Rwanda Development Board to bring the vision to life over the next five years.
“This is a unique collaboration that aims to showcase the best of African creative talent to the world, through curated memorable entertainment experiences that address development priorities of our continent,” said Francis Gatare, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Development Board.
Here’s everything you need to know about Move Afrika: Rwanda and how you can get your hands on a pair of tickets.
What Is Move Afrika: Rwanda?
Move Afrika: Rwanda is a music event taking place on Dec. 6 at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda.
What Is Move Afrika Focusing On?
The inaugural event, Move Afrika: Rwanda, will focus on the need to strengthen health systems, with a specific emphasis on supporting community health workers; addressing the climate crisis, particularly its impact on food security, and securing support for smallholder farmers; and tackling the lack of access to economic opportunities for future generations.
Where Is It and When?
It’s all happening on Wednesday Dec. 6, 2023, at the iconic BK Arena in Kigali, in Rwanda. Doors open at 5 pm and the show starts at 7 pm.
How Can I Get Tickets to Move Afrika: Rwanda?
You can either purchase tickets, or enter to win tickets to Move Afrika: Rwanda by taking action on the Global Citizen app or the Global Citizen website.
