{"id":54781,"date":"2025-07-06T16:04:41","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T16:04:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/the-ben-element-and-kevin-kade-thrill-fans-at-rwanda-convention-2025-photos\/"},"modified":"2025-07-06T15:49:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T15:49:39","slug":"the-ben-element-and-kevin-kade-thrill-fans-at-rwanda-convention-2025-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/the-ben-element-and-kevin-kade-thrill-fans-at-rwanda-convention-2025-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ben, Element and Kevin Kade thrill fans at Rwanda Convention 2025 (Photos)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The concert took place on Saturday evening, in Texas, as part of the ongoing convention scheduled to close today, July 6.<\/p>\n<p>Hosted by renowned media personality Ally Soudy, the event brought together Rwandans from across the globe for a night of celebration, culture, and music.<\/p>\n<p>The evening kicked off with a nostalgic performance by Navytune [MYP], a veteran of the iconic group KGB. Midway through his set, he surprised fans by inviting his children on stage, creating a heartfelt moment as they sang together.<\/p>\n<p>He was followed by TMC, formerly of the popular duo Dream Boyz, who took the audience down memory lane with a selection of their classic hits. His solo set was a reminder of the group\u2019s lasting impact, even years after their split.<\/p>\n<p>A live band then took over, setting the stage for Kevin Kade, who performed four of his trending tracks, marking his debut performance on American soil. Element followed with a powerful set of his own hits, receiving an enthusiastic response from the crowd.<\/p>\n<p>In one of the night\u2019s standout moments, Kevin Kade returned to the stage to join Element and The Ben for a joint performance of their collaboration \u201cSikosa.\u201d After the energetic trio performance, Element and Kade exited the stage, leaving The Ben to take centre stage for a memorable headlining set.<\/p>\n<p>Having lived in the U.S. from 2010 to 2017, The Ben\u2019s performance was both a homecoming and a celebration. He treated fans to a mix of old favourites and newer hits, with the crowd singing along throughout.<\/p>\n<p>The evening ended on an emotional note as The Ben was presented with a framed portrait of his late grandmother, who passed away last year, a touching tribute to close out a night filled with energy, unity, and musical excellence.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90474 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/rwanda_convention_2025.jpg\" alt=\"Children showcasing traditional dance were given a special moment during the concert.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90473 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/rwanda_convention_2025_1.jpg\" alt=\" The gathering of Rwandans in the diaspora was attended by high-ranking officials, including Foreign Affairs Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90472 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/rwanda_convention_2025_2.jpg\" alt=\"The concert was hosted by Ally Soudy.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90471 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/rwanda_convention_2025_3.jpg\" alt=\"Navytune delivered a diverse set of songs during his performance.     \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90470 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/rwanda_convention_2025_4.jpg\" alt=\"Navytune, known from the group KGB as MYP, brought his children on stage during his performance.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90469 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/rwanda_convention_2025_5.jpg\" alt=\"TMC delivered a selection of songs that deeply moved and delighted the audience.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90468 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/rwanda_convention_2025_6.jpg\" alt=\"TMC has been living in the United States for some time now.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90467 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/rwanda_convention_2025_7.jpg\" alt=\"TMC on stage\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90466 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/rwanda_convention_2025_8.jpg\" alt=\"The predominantly young female audience was thoroughly captivated.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90465 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/rwanda_convention_2025_9.jpg\" alt=\"Some captured photos and videos as mementos.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90464 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/rwanda_convention_2025_10.jpg\" alt=\"Attendees of the concert were thrilled.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90463 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/rwanda_convention_2025_11.jpg\" alt=\"The audience was visibly thrilled, with many witnessing Kevin Kade and Element perform live for the first time.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90462 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/rwanda_convention_2025_12.jpg\" alt=\"Element is a renowned singer and music producer.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90461 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/rwanda_convention_2025_13.jpg\" alt=\"Element made a stylish entrance dressed in black. \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90460 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/rwanda_convention_2025_14.jpg\" alt=\"The concert delighted many of those who attended.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90459 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/rwanda_convention_2025_15.jpg\" alt=\"The concert was attended by a large crowd.   \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90458 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/rwanda_convention_202516.jpg\" alt=\"The artists performed mainly love songs that resonated deeply with the young women in the audience.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90457 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/rwanda_convention_2025_17.jpg\" alt=\"It was Kade\u2019s first time performing in the United States.   \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90456 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/rwanda_convention_2025_18.jpg\" alt=\"Kevin Kade performed in front of a large crowd at the concert.     \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90455 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/rwanda_convention_2025_19.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90454 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/rwanda_convention_2025_20.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90453 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/rwanda_convention_2025_21.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90452 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/rwanda_convention_2025_23.jpg\" alt=\"The Ben took the stage before a captivated audience.        \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90478 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/the_ben_yaririmbye_afite_ibendera_ry_u_rwanda-a39a5.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90477 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/the_ben_yahawe_impano_y_ifoto_ya_nyirakuru_witabye_imana_umwaka_ushize-89774.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90476 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/the_ben_yaherewe_ibendera_ry_u_rwanda_ku_rubyiniro-113e1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90475 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/the_ben_yasabaga_abakunzi_be_kuririmbana_nawe-cec7c.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90480 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/rwanda_convention_us.jpg\" alt=\"A member of the band supported Element, Kevin Kade, and The Ben during their performance on stage.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90451 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/rwanda_convention_2025_22.jpg\" alt=\"Element, The Ben, and Kevin Kade performed their collaborative song \u2018Sikosa\u2019 together.\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>{{Photos: Munyakuri Prince<br \/>\n}}<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rwandan music sensations The Ben, Element Ele\u00e9eH, and Kevin Kade captivated a thrilled audience of diaspora Rwandans and their friends with electrifying performances at the Rwanda Convention USA 2025. 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