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Thanks to who is running a nice little piece on the popularity rise of intimate music events in Kigali.

Featuring stories and interviews from the promoter of fast rising intimate events such as:

: As our audience expands, we're moving towards larger venues to accommodate more attendees, but this presents a new challenge: maintaining the intimate atmosphere that defines our events. We're exploring strategies to manage larger crowds while preserving a personal experience. Our goal is to host events for 150 to 200 people without compromising our ability to organize smaller gatherings of 30 to 50 individuals, aligning with Kigali's preference for smaller, intimate events. Balancing this growing popularity with our vision of intimacy is our current focus.

: She created "The Andersonne Experience" in collaboration with Institut Francais to explore how Rwandan artists can earn a sustainable income both online (through platforms like YouTube and Spotify) and offline (through tours and live performances). She aims to address the challenge of artists investing heavily in their craft without seeing adequate returns. When asked if she believes artists can achieve sustainable livelihoods through performances, including herself as an organizer, Andersonne expressed optimism but noted the absence of a supportive system.

: A unique and unforgettable musical experiences to Kigali by showcasing world-class international artists in stripped-down, intimate settings. Each artist performs acoustically, allowing audiences to fully appreciate their musicianship and performance skills as they showcase their original work and compositions. It's a world-class intimate event where we have hosted international artists such as Nneka from Germany and Nigeria, Keziah Jones from the UK and Nigeria, Somi from the US, Uganda, and Rwanda, and Joss Stone from the UK, alongside local talents.

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Rightfully deserved! Thanks for your service to the continent Burna Boy!!!

🤯🇳🇬Last night was a legendary one for Burna Boy as he became the first African Artiste to sell out & shutdown the 80,000 concert capacity London Stadium in London, UK🇬🇧!! He's the first African artiste to solo headline a UK stadium.

He's arguably the BIGGEST ARTISTE TO EVER COME OUT OF AFRICA🌍🦍!!!

Gather here & pay some respect to greatness 💪‼️

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2022 was an eventful year in contrast to the the 2 previous traumatic years of uncertainties, massive losses of beloved lives, fear and threats on our lives and liberties caused by a tiny little virus...the world is readjusting, we are trying to heal wounds yet trying to thrive at the same time.
Therefore entering 2023 aligned with the frequencies and positive vibrations emanating from friends, colleagues, family and strangers is a must! Because United we rise, divided we fall .... this Weekender is a statement, a manifesto, a commitment to elevate our intentions and pursue our actions in line with the grand plan in 2023.

May 2023 bless you with success, harmony, peace, health and L.O.V.E.
All details & program see link in bio

Tings don run we - we run tings!
And Music Is Our Weapon!

All roads leads to Weekender 48 hours experience at Mamba
31st Dec to 2nd Jan -
The gift that keeps on giving ✨
https://bit.ly/3WwY2Ir

New Year Weekender
- 31st
From 7pm Funky Friday vs Soundclash
DJs Kavumbi Dust - Boben - Dawee - Eric Soul - Dwayne - KayG
Music: Afro Tech , Amapiano, Deep Afro House, Dancehall, Reggae, Vintage Afrobeat, Funk, Hip Hop, RnB, Drum n Bass
Midnight Drum Circles
(New Year Special Platters)

1st Jan 2023
- Noon to 3pm New Year Day Healthy Brunch
(Detox Juice, Smoothies, Mocktail Bar)
- 3pm to 6pm Unplugged in The Garden (ANDERSONNE - MUYO - RAS KAYAGA - NGANJI - OMER + surprise guest )
- 6pm to 7.30pm Island Vibes Sunset DJ Dawee
- 7.30pm to 9.00pm Funk Soul Disco & Vintage Original Afrobeat DJ Eric Soul
- 9.00 pm to 10.30pm Hip Hop Cypher hosted by IceNova & DJ Kiss
- 10.30 till end B2B Soundclash Session feat DJ Infinity, Dawee, Kavumbi Dust, Eric Soul and guests

We partnered with isaano_rwanda] and Goethe-Institut Kigali] to bring you into 2023 with a whole 48hours experience

and

- 3pm to 6pm Unplugged in The Garden (ANDERSONNE - MUYO - RAS KAYAGA - NGANJI - OMER + surprise guest )
- 6pm to 7.30pm Island Vibes Sunset DJ Dawee
- 7.30pm to 9.00pm Funk Soul Disco & Vintage Original Afrobeat DJ Eric Soul
- 9.00 pm to 10.30pm Hip Hop Cypher hosted by &
- 10.30 till end B2B Soundclash Session feat , Eric Soul aka and guests

isaano_rwanda] Goethe-Institut Kigali]

We partnered with isaano_rwanda] Sweet Ibanga] and Goethe-Institut Kigali] to bring you into 2023 with a whole 48hours experience

and

1st Jan 2023
- Noon to 3pm New Year Day Healthy Brunch
(Detox Juice, Smoothies, Mocktail Bar)

isaano_rwanda] Goethe-Institut Kigali] Sweet Ibanga]

Any plans for New Year Eve and New Year Day? - Our WEEKENDER NEW YEAR is a 48hours affair. For more details follow
spread the word out let's go 🎊✨🎉
Merry Xmas to y'all 🎄

The world of music lost a towering figure. Maxi Jazz is gone! RIP King! Lead singer of one of the most influential & record breaking electronic band during the 90' leading to the new century -
Maxi Jazz brought poetry, consciousness and spirituality into dance music. One of Faithless biggest hit was "God is a DJ" and the way Maxi Jazz put it down....nobody dared to argue with him! Not even the Church!
Rest in Power.
https://youtu.be/1ltoAcZrjBw

Shocked by the news of Sir tWitch A Lot aka Stephen Boss passing by self inflicted wounds shot (su***de).
40years - Great career in creativity from DJing to Dancer, Actor, Founder of a successful Dance Academy to Producer on DeGeneres TV Show- Beautiful wife n Children - Gazillions followers worldwide.
A man truly & fully blessed from outside looking in.....humble hard working living and caring man, loved respected and appreciated by all however this man at the peak of his achievement and fulfilment chose to take his own life.
This again is a stark reminder of how insidious mental health is.
My people check on each other n loved one....we just never know what someone is going through....RIP King!! 🖤💔
https://www.thecut.com/2022/12/twitch-boss-died-ellen-show.html

Onward & forward for more collab like this - Inanga & House/Techno together? Who does that ?😂😂 Murvin Jay did!!

Urakwiriye Mwami by Deo Munyakazi ft Joss Stone Official Video 2017

Wall Art📍

The team behind the 1st SoundClash session met up to lay plans, agree strategies, tweak details because it's better to be prepared than get ready ... The Chef - The Sound & Light Man - The Founder - The Artist - The DJs. For all details swipe ➡️ or visit our event page [link in bio]
Access is Free B4 9pm / 10k after Register today for the limited 5k guestlist -

soul

As we introduce the concept to Kigali - we also celebrate various elements of cultural expression together.
- This is a dope digital blend creation by visual graphic artists and .legacy blending colors of the Jamaican flag and East African community into an traditional Rwandan patter Imigongo.
What are you thoughts?
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For events info taking place at .soul on 3rd December - Register today for the 5k guestlist - Link in bio

...a little shake up on the club scene with the introduction of a new monthly set to elevate level on the club scene and Rwandan club culture...

Link in bio for all info n details.

Dday minus 1

intore

introducing


Have you got your ticket yet?
Book now! Link in bio

.izina

*Celebrate the great in their lifetime!* We are so lucky and so fortunate to still have this Colossal African Talent amongst us - 55 years in the business and still recording & touring year in year out! Respect and Happy Bday to Saliif Keita!!

We need to bring your magic to Rwanda!

when the world’s leading museum of art and design calls you great & shower you with love & appreciation - that smile is justified...

may the collaboration & partnership continue to be fruitful & bring stylish mind expanding vibes & experiences to the masses

Big loss!
RIP YVAN BURAVAN -

The industry wanted him to keep doing easy sweet romantic RnB/Zouk/Afrobeat to stay relevant to the market - he thought otherwise, took a risk and push this last album through against all odds...To incorporate Rwanda tradition in contemporary music while maintain quality production was not the norm in Rwanda pop market at the time but he did it in such beautiful and clever way.
His last album TWAJE is the most important record of his career and it's impact will keep growing! Salute Young INTORE!

Beyond shocked!

Just as he was promoting the release of his new film! Amaizing Nigerian Storyteller, Writer, Photographer & Film-Maker Biyi Bandele unexpectedly leaves us!

He was on the periphery of my activities in London, supportive of our efforts to switch African narrative through music - a music fan himself, deep and particular in curating music for his films or through his photography & visual arts! He was also paying attention, inquisitive and curious to what was happening in Rwanda - we had few conversations and he expressed his desire to come visit one day soon. I truly admired him.
Gigantic loss for the continent and the black creative community in particular.

RIP King Biyi Bandele💔

Dday for live in Kigali

More than a live concert by a Award 2022 Nominee.....it's a whole vibes with support from Rwanda's crème de la crème artistry...
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Join tomorrow for the public opening of ’s Our Shared Conscience exhibit and unveiling of ’s new ! Great art, cocktails by and tunes by ! See you then!

is a music and culture platform which is inclusive and recognises the role & influence of the LGBTQIA+ community in creating electronic music as we know it today.

We secured the exclusive use of a private space in the heart of Kigali. Once you made your RSVP booking, the address will be personally communicated to you.

Info / booking link in bio

Back on the block! By MUYO formerly known as Ms Iyadede …

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