{"id":54759,"date":"2025-07-04T12:47:56","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T12:47:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/kwibohora31-spectacular-urw-intwari-concert-lights-up-kigali-with-dazzling\/"},"modified":"2025-07-04T12:21:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T12:21:24","slug":"kwibohora31-spectacular-urw-intwari-concert-lights-up-kigali-with-dazzling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/kwibohora31-spectacular-urw-intwari-concert-lights-up-kigali-with-dazzling\/","title":{"rendered":"#Kwibohora31: Spectacular \u2018Urw\u2019intwari\u2019 concert lights up Kigali with dazzling drone show (Photos &#038; Video)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Held on the night of Thursday, July 3, 2025, the concert set the tone for Rwanda\u2019s 31st Liberation Day, dubbed &#8216;Kwibohora31&#8217;, immersing the crowd in a blend of cultural pride, music, and modern technology.<\/p>\n<p>The venue was packed to capacity, with every seat taken by fans of traditional Rwandan music and dance. Maji Maji, backed by a live band, opened the night with an energetic set, followed by the powerful rhythms and choreographed brilliance of Ishyaka ry\u2019Intore. <\/p>\n<p>The Inyamibwa troupe then took the spotlight before a collective of performers closed the show with moving renditions of wartime songs that once inspired Rwanda\u2019s liberation fighters.<\/p>\n<p>Midway through the show, the audience was caught off guard, in the best way possible. As Inyamibwa performed, the skies above Kigali lit up\u2014not with fireworks, but with a fleet of drones spelling out words and symbols in perfect harmony.<\/p>\n<p>The aerial spectacle featured glowing messages honouring President Paul Kagame, who led the liberation struggle, as well as sky-written images of the Rwandan flag and the country\u2019s map\u2014a powerful fusion of tradition and tech that brought the house to its feet.<\/p>\n<p>This marked the first-ever edition of the \u2018Urw\u2019intwari\u2019 concert, and organisers from Ma Africa told IGIHE the event is set to become an annual highlight on Rwanda\u2019s entertainment calendar.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"969\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XpC1DTOEKnY?list=RDXpC1DTOEKnY\" title=\"#Kwibohora31: Inyamibwa, Ishyaka ry&#39;intore na Maji Maji batanze ibyishimo, drones ziryoshya ibirori\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90350 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2i1a41682i1a41682i1a4168-da687.jpg\" alt=\"Maji Maji was the first to entertain music lovers who had gathered for the concert.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90351 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2i1a41632i1a41632i1a4163-546a1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90349 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2i1a41712i1a41712i1a4171-59f47.jpg\" alt=\"The concert was attended not only by young people but also by members of the older generation who joined in freely.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90348 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2i1a42422i1a42422i1a4242-526e7.jpg\" alt=\"The atmosphere at the \u2018Urw\u2019intwari\u2019 concert was bursting with happiness and celebration.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90347 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2i1a42452i1a42452i1a4245-12864.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90346 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2i1a42662i1a42662i1a4266-f8841.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90345 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2i1a42712i1a42712i1a4271-db907.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90344 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2i1a43792i1a43792i1a4379-66d36.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90343 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2i1a44242i1a44242i1a4424-2ddcd.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90342 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2i1a44002i1a44002i1a4400-a8982.jpg\" alt=\"The Ishyaka ry\u2019Intore troupe thrilled attendees with their performance.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90341 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2i1a44962i1a44962i1a4496-008f6.jpg\" alt=\"The Ishyaka ry\u2019Intore troupe poured their energy into delivering a captivating performance that thoroughly entertained their fans.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90340 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2i1a44352i1a44352i1a4435-fad61.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90339 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2i1a44982i1a44982i1a4498-21ed0.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90338 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2i1a44972i1a44972i1a4497-7fd76.jpg\" alt=\"Gatore Yannick\u2019s son, a dancer with the \u2018Ishyaka ry\u2019Intore\u2019 troupe, discovered his passion for dance early in childhood.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90337 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2i1a45402i1a45402i1a4540-f5bab.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90336 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2i1a46002i1a46002i1a4600-6d456.jpg\" alt=\"The Inyamibwa troupe also performed for traditional music fans gathered at the Kigali Convention Centre.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90335 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2i1a46022i1a46022i1a4602-ad17b.jpg\" alt=\"Celebrated gospel singer Israel Mbonyi was among the attendees at the concert. \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90334 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2i1a46062i1a46062i1a4606-d0de0.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90333 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2i1a46132i1a46132i1a4613-45a8c.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90332 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2i1a46152i1a46152i1a4615-18008.jpg\" alt=\"The dancers of the Inyamibwa troupe are some of the most celebrated and beloved performers.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90331 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2i1a46172i1a46172i1a4617-25667.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90330 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2i1a46242i1a46242i1a4624-eba40.jpg\" alt=\"Drones painted the map of Rwanda in the sky.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90329 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2i1a46592i1a46592i1a4659-4e54d.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90328 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2i1a46742i1a46742i1a4674-90f95.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90327 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2i1a46872i1a46872i1a4687-c69f5.jpg\" alt=\"Among those honoured for their role in the struggle to liberate the country is President Kagame.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90325 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2i1a46962i1a46962i1a4696-85f21.jpg\" alt=\"Israel Mbonyi was thrilled to see the drone show in the sky.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90326 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2i1a46972i1a46972i1a4697-021d5.jpg\" alt=\"Attendees filmed the dazzling drone show as it lit up the night sky over Kigali.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90324 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2i1a47142i1a47142i1a4714-99bba.jpg\" alt=\"Those who attended the concert occasionally joined in with some dancing.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90323 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2i1a47302i1a47302i1a4730-2fd97.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90322 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2i1a47402i1a47402i1a4740-96091.jpg\" alt=\"Miss Kayumba Darina and her partner were spotted enjoying the concert together. \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90321 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2i1a47602i1a47602i1a4760-0593c.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90320 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2i1a48092i1a48092i1a4809-60473.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90319 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2i1a47792i1a47792i1a4779-815f5.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>{{Photos: Kasiro Claude<br \/>\n}}<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Traditional dance troupes Ishyaka ry\u2019Intore and Inyamibwa, alongside celebrated artist Maji Maji, lit up the stage at the electrifying \u2018Urw\u2019intwari\u2019 concert, which culminated in a stunning drone display that left over a thousand guests at the Kigali Convention Centre in awe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":131,"featured_media":2000090352,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[75],"byline":[170],"hashtag":[],"class_list":["post-54759","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","tag-homenews","byline-igihe"],"bylines":[{"id":170,"name":"IGIHE","slug":"igihe","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default 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