There’s something about a night where music meets purpose, and Move Afrika: Kigali delivered just that. Global Citizen returned to BK Arena for another unforgettable edition, bringing together live music, community, and citizen-led advocacy in one vibrant space.

At the centre of it all was Doja Cat, who headlined the night with an electrifying set that had the sold-out crowd completely locked in. From “Paint The Town Red” to “Woman,” “Streets,” “Need to Know,” and “Jealous Type,” it was hit after hit. At one point, she paused, taking it all in, and shared a heartfelt moment with the audience: “This is my first time in Africa… I love you… thank you so much Rwanda.”

The energy didn’t stop there. DJ IRAA also took to the stage, adding her own flavour to a night that celebrated both global and homegrown talent.

Beyond the music, Move Afrika continues to grow into something much bigger. As Global Citizen Co-Founder and CEO Hugh Evans shared, the vision is to build a pan-African touring circuit that not only brings international artists to the continent but also creates real opportunities within the creative economy. From local vendors to production crews, the impact stretches far beyond the stage.

“Global Citizen launched Move Afrika to build the first ever touring circuit for international artists in Africa, and create thousands of jobs in the creative economy,” he said. “And Kigali, we could not have chosen a better place to start!”

Now in its third year, the initiative is steadily building momentum, with previous editions featuring global stars like John Legend and Kendrick Lamar, alongside landmark performances from Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Usher, Davido, Tiwa Savage, SZA, Stormzy, and Tems across cities like Johannesburg, Lagos, and Accra.

With Kigali setting the tone once again, the tour now moves on to its next stop in Pretoria, South Africa on 20th March.

Were you there? See how it all went down and relive the moments.

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For more information visit moveafrika.org.

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Tems will share the stage with Puerto Rican hitmaker, J Balvin, and American Pop star, Doja Cat, in a performance curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay.

By Abioye Damilare Samson

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tems, has been announced as one of the headline performers for the first halftime show at the FIFA Club World Cup. The historic event will take place on July 19, 2025, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, during the tournament’s final match, marking FIFA’s bold attempt to mirror the high-energy spectacle of America’s Super Bowl halftime shows.

Tems will share the stage with Puerto Rican hitmaker, J Balvin, and American Pop star, Doja Cat, in a performance curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay. The announcement comes just days after Tems was honoured with the Diamond Award at Billboard’s inaugural Global Power Players event in London, a recognition that further cements her international acclaim.

Her growing influence is also extending into sports. Earlier this year, Tems made headlines as the first African woman and artiste to acquire ownership in a Major League Soccer team, joining the investor group behind San Diego FC.

As Afrobeats continues to surge globally, its fusion with mainstream culture — from fashion to film to sports — reflects the genre’s growing resonance beyond the continent. Tems’ forthcoming performance at the Club World Cup final adds to this momentum and signals FIFA’s recognition of Africa’s cultural currency on the world stage.

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