Global music icon John Legend has been announced as the headliner for the 2025 Move Afrika tour, a groundbreaking initiative by Global Citizen in partnership with Kendrick Lamar’s entertainment company, pgLang. This marks the first pan-African touring circuit headlined by international artists.
The 2025 Move Afrika tour will feature two major stops in Africa—Kigali, Rwanda, and Lagos, Nigeria. Move Afrika: Kigali will take place at the BK Arena on February 21, while Move Afrika: Lagos will be held at The Palms on February 25.
John Legend expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative, stating, “I’m honored 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 honor to be part of the future of live music on the continent.”
The Move Afrika tour, which debuted in Kigali with Kendrick Lamar headlining in 2023, aims to drive economic growth across Africa by creating job opportunities, empowering youth, and establishing a robust live music infrastructure.
Hugh Evans, Co-Founder and CEO of Global Citizen, emphasized the broader vision of the initiative: “As Move Afrika grows year over year, our goal is to equip and inspire Africa’s dynamic, young population to participate in the live music and creative industries, while investing in its future with lasting infrastructure that will mean the continent no longer needs to be excluded from the international touring circuit.”
With Kigali and Lagos as key stops on the 2025 tour, Move Afrika continues to position Africa as a focal point for global music and creativity, while offering tangible opportunities to its youth.
