Seasoned Rwandan singer and songwriter King James has announced a major concert to celebrate two decades in the music industry, scheduled for August 1 at BK Arena. The R&B and Afrobeat artiste made the announcement through a video shared on his social media platforms, inviting fans to join him for the milestone celebration. ALSO READ: One-on-one with King James “Hello everyone, this is the time. It is time to hold a concert celebrating the 20 years I have spent in music. I would like to invite you on August 1 this year, and I hope you will come so we can sing together,” he said. “We will share more information gradually, but I would like to invite you and hope many of you will come so that we can celebrate together. Thank you very much, I love you,” he added. The singer had earlier hinted at the concert during his performance at the Iwacu Muzika Festival in August 2025, where he first revealed plans to mark the milestone with a major show. About King James Born James Ruhumuriza, King James began his music career in 2006 and gradually built a strong following through a string of romantic hits that resonated with audiences in Rwanda and across the region. Some of the songs that have defined his career include Ese Warikiniraga, Narashize, Icyangombwa, Yantumye, and Birandenga. Over the years, the singer has released several albums, including Umugisha (2010), Umuvandimwe (2011), Ntibisanzwe (2014), and Ubushobozi (2021), helping cement his place among Rwanda’s most respected R&B artistes. His contribution to the music industry has also earned him multiple accolades. In 2012, he won the Primus Guma Guma Super Star, one of the country’s most competitive music contests. He has also received several honours at the Salax Awards, including Artist of the Year and Best R&B Artist. The upcoming concert is expected to celebrate not only his musical journey but also the impact he has had on Rwanda’s contemporary music scene.
