John Roger Stephens, real name John Legend, will perform in Kigali, Rwanda on 21 February 2025 at the 'Move Afrika 2025' show at BK Arena.

The Move Afrika events will be taking place in Rwanda for the second time, following its inauguration event that was held at the BK Arena on 6 December 2023 and was headlined by Kendrick Lamar.

Organised by Global Citizen, the Move Afrika 2025 tour will expand from East to West Africa, with Nigeria joining Rwanda as a host country.

The tour will begin with a concert at the BK Arena in Kigali on February 21, before continuing with a concert in Lagos on February 25, 2025.

The 12-time Grammy Award winner said: “I’m honoured and excited to perform in Kigali and Lagos as part of the Move Afrika tour – an initiative that not only brings unforgettable shows but also creates entrepreneurship and job opportunities, empowering young people to engage with Africa’s growing music and creative industries."

“Africa has always been a global cultural powerhouse, and it’s an honour to be part of the future of live music on the continent,” he added.

Rwanda will host Move Afrika every year for the next five years through a partnership between Global Citizen, pgLang and the Rwanda Development Board (RDB).

Each year, additional countries will be added to the Move Afrika tour circuit, which will further expand across the continent over the next five years.

“Global Citizen and Move Afrika’s return to Rwanda in February 2025 underscores our shared commitment to showcasing Africa’s creative talent and leveraging the global entertainment industry to address the continent's development priorities,” said Francis Gatare, the RDB's Chief Executive Officer.

Move Afrika is a long-term, large-scale effort to pioneer the music touring circuit across Africa, driving economic investment, job creation and supporting entrepreneurship opportunities in each host country.