{"id":49425,"date":"2023-12-05T07:38:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T07:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/rapper-kendrik-lamar-in-kigali\/"},"modified":"2023-12-05T08:42:06","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T08:42:06","slug":"rapper-kendrik-lamar-in-kigali","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/rapper-kendrik-lamar-in-kigali\/","title":{"rendered":"Rapper Kendrik Lamar arrives in Kigali"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Accompanied by his wife and two children, one cradled in his arms and the other assisted by members of his entourage, Lamar&#8217;s arrival marked the beginning of an exciting event at the BK Arena scheduled for December 6, 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Swiftly disembarking from his private jet, Kendrick Lamar wasted no time, heading straight into a waiting car that transported him and his family to the luxurious Marriott Hotel, their chosen accommodation during their stay in Kigali.<\/p>\n<p>The &#8216;Move Afrika&#8217; concert promises a star-studded lineup, with Kendrick Lamar sharing the stage with fellow artists such as Bruce Melodie, Zuchu, and Ariel Wayz. <\/p>\n<p>Notable figures from various fields are expected to attend, including Nkusi Arthur, a former journalist, Winston Duke, a renowned figure in world cinema recently granted Rwandan citizenship, and Jackie Lumbasi, a journalist at RBA.<\/p>\n<p>Adding to the list of distinguished guests is Azziad Nasenya, a Kenyan movie star and social media sensation. <\/p>\n<p>Kendrick Lamar, who has been globetrotting on his world tour, is set to unveil his latest album, &#8216;Mr. Morale &#038; the Big Steppers,&#8217; adding an extra layer of anticipation to the already high-profile event. <\/p>\n<p>After a brief but impactful stopover in Kigali, Lamar departed from Kigali Airport, ending the initial chapter of what promises to be an eventful visit to Rwanda&#8217;s capital.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p lang=\"in\" dir=\"ltr\">Umuraperi Kendrick Lamar yageze i Kigali mu gitondo cyo kuri uyu wa Kabiri, aho yitabiriye igitaramo cya \u2018Move Afrika\u2019 giteganyijwe kubera muri BK Arena ku wa 6 Ukuboza 2023. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NPkEdKiOLC\">pic.twitter.com\/NPkEdKiOLC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; IGIHE (@IGIHE) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IGIHE\/status\/1731910997600792691?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 5, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-61738\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/1m6a1550-2-e5561.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-61739\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/1m6a1544-051ca.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-61740\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/1m6a1550-enhanced-nr-b0196.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-61741\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/1m6a1554-962d2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-61742\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/1m6a1557-eeb7e.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-61743\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/1m6a1559-3-3627b_1_.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-61744\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/1m6a1559-3-3627b.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-61745\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/1m6a1560-3-8201d.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-61746\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/1m6a1566-3-60071.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-61747\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/1m6a1592-ade27.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-61748\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/1m6a1611-218b7.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-61749\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/1m6a1619-2-d788c.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-61750\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/1m6a1619-69fc9.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>{On Tuesday morning,  rapper Kendrick Lamar touched down at Kigali Airport in Kanombe at 06:40, making a grand entrance as  people are eager for his participation in the &#8216;Move Afrika&#8217; 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