Winston Duke, renowned for his portrayal of M’baku in the ‘Black Panther’ movies, has been unveiled as the host for Move Afrika: Rwanda, a global citizen experience headlined by Grammy Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning artist Kendrick Lamar. The highly-anticipated event is scheduled to take place at BK Arena on December 6.
Duke, not only a celebrated actor but also a global philanthropist and UN Ambassador for Sustainable Tourism, expressed his excitement for the upcoming event, emphasizing its significance for Rwanda and the entire African continent. He stated, “The possibilities for Rwanda — and all of Africa — are limitless. I’m proud to take part in the first-ever Move Afrika event in beautiful Kigali. This is not just a show — it’s the beginning of a massive shift in the African entertainment industry, which will have a lasting economic impact in Rwanda and right across the Continent.”
Accompanying Duke in the lineup are media personality and entrepreneur Davy-Carmel Ingabire and poet Fred Mfuranzima, promising a diverse and dynamic entertainment experience for attendees.
Move Afrika, curated by pgLang, aims to establish itself as a fixture in the global entertainment calendar. As a ticketed event, it seeks to pioneer an unprecedented international music touring circuit throughout Africa, with Rwanda serving as the launchpad for the next five years.
In collaboration with the Rwanda Development Board, this initiative plans to host Move Afrika annually in Kigali for the next five years. The tour schedule is anticipated to expand to five countries by 2025, setting a new standard for entertainment touring events on the continent.
Move Afrika is spearheaded by Global Citizen, an organization known for impactful events across Africa. Previous endeavors include the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 in 2018, which featured Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Ed Sheeran, Usher, Eddie Vedder, and Chris Martin of Coldplay in Johannesburg, South Africa. Other notable events include Global Citizen Live: Lagos in 2021 and Global Citizen Festival: Accra in 2022, showcasing a lineup that included Davido, Femi Kuti, Tiwa Savage, Usher, SZA, Stormzy, and TEMS at iconic venues in Nigeria and Ghana.
