VIDEO: Stromae rocks Kigali in nostalgic homecoming

After postponing the highly anticipated ‘home coming’ concert in June this year, Rwandan-Belgian singer Stromae made good his promise to conclude his world tour in Rwanda as he performed for the first time in his father’s home country on Saturday.

Monday, October 19, 2015
Stromae waves to the fans. (Faustin Niyigena)

After postponing the highly anticipated ‘home coming’ concert in June this year, Rwandan-Belgian singer Stromae made good his promise to conclude his world tour in Rwanda as he performed for the first time in his father’s home country on Saturday.

Video: Stromae Concert Highlights in Kigali. Source: The New Times/YouTube

It was a historic performance as thousands of fans graced the concert at Kigali Independent University (ULK). Faustin Niyigena captured the moments on camera.

Excited fans wave placards with messages of love and support for the international star who was performing in Rwanda for the first time.
Rwandan-Belgian singer Stromae performs for his first time in the motherland of his father. 
From the shoulders of their guardians, kids also wanted to have a glimpse of Stromae.
Stromae’s relatives in Rwanda also graced the concert. (Richard Irakoze)
Stromae 's fan with a Belgian flag tattoo on her cheek.
Stromae performs his popular song (Papaoutai) on stage.
From the shoulders of their guardians, kids also wanted to have a glimpse of Stromae.
Thousands of people from all walks of life thronged the concert to see and dance with Stromae. (All photos by Faustin Niyigena)