Bugesera hosted the most recent cease of the Summer season Nation Tour on Saturday, June 27, as an estimated 3,000 music lovers packed Nyamata Stadium for one more extremely anticipated showdown between Bruce Melodie and The Ben.
The live performance reignited the talk over which of Rwanda's two greatest music stars instructions the bigger fan base. Forward of the occasion, each artists had claimed victory in earlier tour stops, whereas singer Bwiza expressed confidence that she would shine in Bugesera, her house district.
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Within the hours main as much as the present, Bruce Melodie, The Ben and the manufacturing staff arrived in Nyamata for remaining sound and lighting checks.
On live performance day, the artistes made a grand entrance in a convoy as followers streamed into the stadium carrying T-shirts and face paint in assist of their favorite performers. Many waved placards and banners bearing the artists' names and portraits, whereas organised fan teams marched across the venue singing their favorite songs by way of loudspeakers and microphones.
Hosted by Luckman Nzeyimana, the present started after a quick delay with Kitoko opening the performances. Initially, MCs had introduced Bwiza as the primary act, with lots of her supporters already gathered close to the stage waving banners in anticipation.
Nonetheless, the singer by no means appeared.
Shortly afterwards, Bwiza posted on Instagram, saying she had been concerned in a street accident whereas travelling to the venue.
“I do know lots of you had been wanting ahead to the present, and it breaks my coronary heart that I couldn't be there with you. Your love, assist and understanding imply extra to me than phrases can categorical,” she wrote.
The New Occasions has realized, nevertheless, that Bwiza had requested to carry out after Kitoko as an alternative of opening the live performance. Sources say each Kitoko and the occasion organisers declined the request, insisting that the working order stay unchanged.
In keeping with sources, her absence annoyed organisers, who at the moment are contemplating dropping her from the lineup for the tour's remaining present in Rubavu on July 4.
Regardless of the setback, the live performance continued with out interruption.
Kitoko energized the gang with performances of Rurashonga, Urankunda Bikandenga, Agakecuru Kanjye and Thank You Kagame, receiving the identical enthusiastic reception he loved throughout earlier tour stops in Musanze and Nyagatare.
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The Ben adopted with a set that includes fan favourites together with Sibeza, Ko Wahindutse, Loads, True Love, Sikosa—a collaboration with Ingredient and Kevin Kade—and Ndaje, that includes Tom Shut and Ziggy 55. He wrapped up his efficiency with Thank You, drawing loud cheers from the gang.
Bruce Melodie closed the night time with an brisk efficiency of hits together with Munyakazi, Ndakwanga, Funga Macho, Ikinya, Ikinyafu, Arms Up and Bado. His rendition of Ndakwanga proved to be one of many night's highlights, with hundreds of followers singing each phrase in unison.
The Summer season Nation Tour will conclude with its remaining cease in Rubavu on July 4.
