South African amapiano star Benzoo will headline the second version of Ivy Summer time Fest when the occasion returns to Rubavu on July 4 at Nengo Eden Park Resort.
The pageant marks Benzoo’s first efficiency in Rwanda.
The Mopepe hitmaker has constructed a rising following throughout the area with tracks together with “Snokonoko,” “Quick Quick,” “AmaRider” and “Izolo,” and organizers are banking on his debut look to offer the occasion a stronger pull this time round.
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The return comes with added consideration after the primary version left attendees annoyed. That present was anticipated to run till midnight on the identical venue, but it surely ended round 10 p.m., earlier than any of the artistes on the lineup might carry out.
The early closure sparked disappointment amongst followers who had turned up anticipating a full night time of leisure.
Organizers say they’re conscious of that concern and are working to keep away from a repeat.
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Talking to The New Instances, they mentioned the primary precedence for this yr’s version is delivering the complete expertise promised to attendees.
“We because the organizer the largest concern we have now now on this yr occasion is to offer attendees the complete expertise,” they mentioned. “We all know we have now large debt for them. And all of us study from our errors. We’re in discussions with nationwide police to make sure that the supply of Ivy Summer time Fest is not going to be conflicting with safety measures.”
Tickets are already on sale, with common entry priced at Rwf12,500. VIP tickets price Rwf20,000, stage tickets are Rwf30,000 and a desk for 5 is priced at Rwf300,000.
