Rwanda’s events company, Ma Africa, will on July 3 host the inaugural liberation day concert dubbed “Urw’Intwari” at Kigali Convention Centre, bringing together renowned cultural troupes and artistes to celebrate Rwanda’s heroic history and inspire future generations.
According the organisers, the concert represents more than entertainment, it embodies a vision of national pride and historical consciousness.
“The idea is that this is a liberation day, like a day that has something to say about the country itself. So calling it heroism is therefore a concept of working especially for the youth, especially as we learn about Rwanda’s history from ancient times to now,” said the organizers.
The concert will feature headline performances by some of Rwanda’s most celebrated cultural acts, including prestigious cultural troupes Inyamibwa and Ishyaka ry’Intore, known for their traditional dance that preserves Rwanda’s cultural heritage.
Meanwhile liberation music artist Maji Maji will also take the stage alongside household band, Ma Classic Band, promising an evening that bridges traditional and contemporary musical expressions.
The event’s focus on youth engagement reflects the organizers’ commitment to historical education and national identity.
“Rwanda was founded by heroes, it is built by heroes. The concert aims to help young people “understand that they should take great pride in history and they too should make other history, but of working for the country in general,” noted the organizers.
The evening will come to a close with a spectacular drone light show illuminating the sky over Kimihurura.
Before concert, artistes who will perform on Wednesday, June 25, visited the Campaign against the Genocide Museum located at Rwandan Parliament’s headquarters in Kimihurura.
The visit served as an opportunity for the artistes to learn Rwanda Patriotic Army (RPA)’s liberation struggle.
One of the artistes, Maji Maji, was among the 600 soldiers that liberated the country, explained to his counterparts how RPA successfully won the battle which marked the liberation of Rwanda on July 4, a date on which Rwanda celebrates liberation every year.
Organizers are also planning to make Urw’Intwari an annual tradition, suggesting the event could become a cornerstone of Rwanda’s cultural calendar.
Tickets are available on sale for Rwf 10,000 for Amabano, Rwf 20,000 for Inkindi, Rwf 40,000 for Iminega and Rwf 400,000 for a table of six.
