Kenyan musicians Bensoul and Nviiri the Storyteller are set to add colour to the UCI Road World Championships vibes in Kigali with what promises to be a thrilling performance in the coming weekend. The duo will headline the “World Champs Night Life” concert, scheduled Saturday, September 27 at Kigali Universe. Organized by Watuwave in partnership with Kigali Universe, the event will also feature performances from local acts including Shemi, Kid From Kigali, and many others. ALSO READ: Bien Aime, Bruce Melodie drop Iyo Foto: A cross-border musical collaboration Speaking to The New Times, Kenny Mugarura, one of the organisers, said the concert is designed to give fans an unforgettable cultural experience alongside the world-class UCI event, which is being held in Africa for the first time. “Watuwave and Kigali Universe bring you the chills from Nairobi. For the first time, both Nviiri and Bensoul will perform a public show in Kigali,” Mugarura said. ”They are excited to join Rwandans this UCI weekend. Fans should expect good performances from both local and international artists, and we hope everyone, including visitors, will have a great time.” ALSO READ: The end of an era: Sauti Sol part ways after 17 years of good music Bensoul, one of Kenya’s most influential voices, has built strong ties with Rwanda’s music scene, collaborating with The Ben and Ariel Wayz on his album “The Party & The After Party.” He also recently worked with Alyn Sano on the trending single “Chop Chop.” Nviiri the Storyteller, a versatile singer, songwriter, and guitarist, is also no stranger to Kigali. In 2024, he performed at Kivumbi King’s concert at the same venue. Signed to Sol Generation Records, the label founded by Sauti Sol, he rose to continental fame in 2019 with the hit “Extravaganza.” Now 34, he is best known for his soulful mix of Afropop, R&B, and Soul. Tickets for the show are already on sale at Rwf 20,000 for regular and Rwf 30,000 for VIP.
