Basketball Africa League reveals Kigali artist line-up

Nigerian superstar Adekunle Gold will grace the stage alongside some of Rwanda’s top hitmakers including The Ben, Juno Kizigenza, Alyn Sano, Chriss Eazy and more.

Every game will showcase diverse performers catering to all age groups, with Adekunle Gold, Juno Kizigenza, Alyn Sano and Chriss Eazy performing on opening weekend.

Kivumbi King, Ariel Wayz and The Ben will light up the finals with half-time performances on 31 May and 1 June.

The Fan Zone, situated at the BK Arena parking lot, will be open to fans on game days from 2pm to 9.30pm and during weekends from 3pm to 10.30pm. It will offer a range of activities for both children and adults, including three-on-three basketball games, food trucks, a photo booth and music by DJ Loft and DJ Kim.

The playoffs and finals fan in-arena experience will feature pre-game and half-time performances by music artists, dancers, drummers and dunk teams. Fans can expect some of the biggest Rwandan artists on stage and a curated music experience from DJs such as Sonia, Hottempah Collective and Fully Focus.

Entertainment schedule

24 May (opening ceremony): 

• Game One half-time – Juno Kizigenza
• Game two half-time – Adekunle Gold

25 May:

• Game One half-time – Bwiza
• Game Two half-time – Kenny Sol

26 May:

• Game One half-time – Alyn Sano
• Game Two half-time – Chriss Eazy

 27 May:

• Game One half-time – Dancers
• Game Two half-time – Ish Kevin

29 May:

• Game One half-time – Kivumbi King
• Game Two half-time – Kevin Kade

31 May:

• Game One half-time– Ariel Wayz
• Elevate showcase – Dancers

1 June:

• Game One half-time – The Ben
• Closing Ceremony – Rwandan National Ballet and Hip Hop Crew