Rwanda: Lake Kivu Fest set to return on 2 July

This year’s edition will be headlined by South African rapper Costa Titch, with organiser Bruce Intore saying the event will give revellers a chance to enjoy the Rwandan upcountry experience.

“We realised that many concerts are held in Kigali and decided to take our party to Rubavu District so that people from different parts of the country benefit from what we do in the entertainment industry,” Intore told The New Times.

“When you go out of town and enjoy yourself responsibly, you come back refreshed. This is to allow our people from Kigali and even abroad to travel and enjoy themselves while listening to good music.”

Kivu Fest is organised by Intore Entertainment, a local events management company that recently brought Uncle Waffles, Rema and Omah Lay to Kigali. The event was last held in 2019 with Major Lazer’s Walshy Fire performing alongside Fully Focus and local DJs including Toxxyk, Marnaud, K’Ru and Pyfo.

Rwanda’s entertainment scene is enjoying a post-lockdown resurgence as the country is hosting a growing number of conferences, concerts and festivals.