The famous singer from Nigeria, Divine Ikubor popularly known as Rema, is expected in Kigali in a great concert that will be held at the BK Arena on September 5, 2026, in order to celebrate and accompany the activities of Kwita Izina 2026.
The Kwita Izina 2026 ceremony will take place in Kinigi in Musanze District on September 4, 2026, where baby geese born last year will be given names in an annual ceremony that has become internationally recognized.
After this ceremony, there will be a concert in Kigali that will bring together Rwandan music lovers and those from different countries. This time, the organizers of the show announced that it will be hosted by Rema, one of the most important artists in Africa and internationally.
Rema has not performed in Rwanda for about five years, but he is back with an even bigger name, after continuing to win the hearts of music lovers around the world through his hit songs.
He will not be alone at this dance, because he will meet other artists from the region and Rwandans. Among the names that have been announced is Kivumbi King, while other artists participating in the show will be announced in the coming days.
The Creation and History of His World Popular Songs
Rema rose to fame in 2019 when he released the song “Dumebi”, which helped him take a big place in Afrobeats music.
After that he went on to release hits in various parts of the world, including “Soundgasm,” “Ginger Me,” “Holiday,” “Calm Down” and “Charm”, among many others.
The song Calm Down, a collaboration with Selena Gomez, is one of the songs that made Rema famous internationally. He was instrumental in continuing to bring Afrobeats to many fans around the world.
Branding, tourism and entertainment
Kwita Izina is a ceremony that was started in order to name baby geese and to raise awareness about the preservation of the ecosystem. Over the years, this event has expanded into an international event that combines conservation, tourism, culture and entertainment.
Nowadays, Naming is no longer just a one-day event, but is accompanied by a variety of day-long activities, including concerts, exhibitions, cultural events and trips to visit Rwanda’s attractions.
Rema’s concert in Kigali will be one of the activities that will make this event special, especially for music lovers and guests from different countries.
Rwanda continues to host major international events to promote tourism and promote the country. The published figures show that tourism will earn Rwanda 685 million US dollars in 2025, up from 647 million dollars in 2024.
In that year, Rwanda also received about 1.49 million tourists, an increase compared to the previous year.
Rema fans are ready for the show
Rema’s fans in Rwanda and other countries have started eagerly waiting for this concert, which is expected to be one of the biggest in Kigali this year.
Rema’s coming to Rwanda will not only be an opportunity to enjoy his music, but will also provide other opportunities to combine entertainment, tourism, culture and conservation.
WRITTEN BY HAKIZIMANA ZAWADI
