Rwandan artists to light up Commonwealth summit

As part of the conference’s entertainment programme, two People’s Concerts are scheduled to take place on 24 June and 26 June at Rugende Park in Gasabo district and Tapis Rouge in Nyarugenge district, respectively.

A total of 16 local artists and four DJs have been programmed to perform at the two shows, for delegates and other guests. They include Knowless Butera, Ariel Wayz, Okkama, Bushali, Riderman, Fireman, Juno Kizigenza, Kenny Sol, and Niyo Bosco, among others. The DJs are Ira, Brianne, Bisoso and Marnaud.

“There will also be a CHOGM cricket tournament, a CHOGM street festival and a Kigali night run event, among others,” Rwanda deputy government spokesperson Alain Mukuralinda said. “The artists will entertain and showcase the best of our country during the meeting.”

About 35 heads of government will be in Rwanda for the summit alongside 5 000 delegates from around the world, including several first ladies.

The conference includes various seminars such as the Youth Forum, which kicked off on 19 June, the Women Forum’s, the People’s Forum, the Business Forum, the main event, Heads of Government Meeting, and other side events.