Atome’s Carte d’Identité is among the performances scheduled in Kigali this weekend, alongside New Melody Choir’s Selah Concert III and Something African IV, featuring DJ Pyfo.
The events will take place on Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, at Kigali Convention Centre, Camp Kigali and Mundi Center. The Isôoko Great Lakes Festival also continues through Sunday, with performances at different venues across the city.
Atome brings ‘Carte d’Identité’ to Kigali Convention Centre
Actor, comedian and playwright Diogène Ntarindwa, known as Atome, will present Carte d’Identité at Kigali Convention Centre on Saturday. The one-man show explores identity and personal history through his experiences.
Ahead of the performance, Atome spoke about engaging younger audiences in discussions about history, values and their responsibilities in society. The production brings those subjects to the stage through storytelling and humour.
Singer Ruti Joel is expected to participate. Atome explained during preparations that the singer had repeatedly expressed his appreciation for Carte d’Identité and his wish to take part in the production.
DJ Pyfo joins the lineup at Something African IV
At Mundi Center, Saturday’s programme will turn to African electronic music as Depot 37 hosts Something African IV. The event is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. and continue until 2 a.m. on Sunday.
DJ Pyfo is among the announced performers, alongside DJ Fiston, K’Ru, Kevin Klein, Itsmdnyt and Gaga. Team Kumba, comprising DJ Motari and Kavumbi Dust, is also on the lineup.
The venue describes the event as a celebration of African electronic sounds, combining electronic music with rhythms from across the continent.
New Melody hosts Selah Concert III at Camp Kigali
On Sunday, New Melody Choir will stage Selah Concert III at the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village, commonly known as Camp Kigali. The concert is scheduled to start at 3 p.m.
Gospel duo Papi Clever and Dorcas are among the announced guest performers. They will join New Melody for the third edition of the concert, bringing gospel listeners together for an afternoon of worship music.
Isôoko Great Lakes Festival continues through Sunday
The second edition of the Isôoko Great Lakes Festival continues through Sunday. The festival, which began on November 5, brings together artists from across the Great Lakes region.
Its programme combines dance, theatre, music and storytelling, alongside opportunities for artists to meet and exchange ideas. Activities are spread across different venues in Kigali.
Goethe-Institut lists free entry for its festival programme. Individual performance times and locations are available through the festival’s Instagram account.
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