{"id":56899,"date":"2026-01-20T13:19:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T13:19:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/kid-from-kigali-opens-up-on-the-making-of-yububu-and-life-beyond-music-video\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T15:58:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T15:58:44","slug":"kid-from-kigali-opens-up-on-the-making-of-yububu-and-life-beyond-music-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/kid-from-kigali-opens-up-on-the-making-of-yububu-and-life-beyond-music-video\/","title":{"rendered":"Kid from Kigali opens up on the making of &#8216;Yububu&#8217; and life beyond music (Video)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A rapper and storyteller at heart, Kid&#8217;s music reflects the complexities of life, with his lyrics speaking to the everyday struggles, triumphs, and experiences of his community. <\/p>\n<p>In an exclusive interview with IGIHE, Kid from Kigali, born Brian Kimonyo, takes viewers behind the scenes of his latest music video, \u201cYububu,\u201d featuring soulful vocalist Mike Kayihura. The footage captures the energy, hustle, and personality fans rarely see, while Kid also opens up about life beyond the music.<\/p>\n<p>Released as part of his 2025 album Stories From The Kid, \u201cYububu\u201d highlights the chemistry between Kid from Kigali\u2019s unique style and Mike Kayihura\u2019s emotive R&#038;B vocals. Produced by Rwandan talents G Flat and Bob Pro, the track\u2019s polished production serves as a centrepiece for an album that explores personal themes of love, heartbreak, and the artist\u2019s journey navigating the highs and lows of life.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-100826 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/1-img_1172_1_-5694b.jpg\" alt=\"A rapper and storyteller at heart, Kid&#039;s music reflects the complexities of life.\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>{{Kid&#8217;s routine<br \/>\n}}<\/p>\n<p>Kid\u2019s day begins at home, where he unwinds with some PlayStation before delving into the creative process. It\u2019s an intimate peek into the daily life of an artist who is just as comfortable with the controller as he is with his pen.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen I wake up, I make sure to pray and get some fresh air. If I feel inspired, I\u2019ll start writing or call my producer to get to work,\u201d Kid says, offering a glimpse of his calm morning routine.<\/p>\n<p>But the day is far from predictable. As Kid&#8217;s schedule fills up, he balances studio sessions, interviews, and meetings with potential brands. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Now that I\u2019ve finished my album, I\u2019m not going to the studio as much. But when I was wrapping up, I was in the studio every day,&#8221; he adds.  <\/p>\n<p>After a busy day of content creation and brand-building, Kid heads to the basketball court to clear his mind. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Basketball is my way to stay grounded,&#8221; he explains.<\/p>\n<p>{{Music and personal life intertwined<br \/>\n}}<\/p>\n<p>Despite his busy schedule, Kid still finds time to be a homebody, especially on weekends. &#8220;That&#8217;s when I can relax if I don&#8217;t have a show,&#8221; he admits. <\/p>\n<p>When it comes to his music, Kid says, he always tries to remain authentic. He believes that life experiences are at the core of his creative process. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The inspiration for my music comes from my stories and the life I live,&#8221; he explains. <\/p>\n<p>His latest album, Stories From The Kid, reflects his growth as an artist and as a person.<\/p>\n<p>The title of his album, Stories From The Kid, holds a special meaning for Kid from Kigali. \u201cI want everyone from where we\u2019re from to feel represented, like any kid from Kigali, Nyamirambo, Nyamata\u2026 anywhere,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-100825 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/4-img_1169-0098b.jpg\" alt=\"Now in his mid 20s, Kid has gained significant attention, with his music now reaching fans beyond Rwanda. \" \/><\/figure>\n<p>{{&#8220;Yububu&#8221;, a song for the girls<br \/>\n}}<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to creating his music videos, Kid ensures the visuals reflect the emotion of the track. For \u201cYububu,\u201d he says, \u201cI want to make it for the girls.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Despite being three years old, Kid says he often looks to women for their take on music. \u201cEvery time I play it for girls&#8230;I feel they\u2019re usually the ones who predict what\u2019s good and what\u2019s not,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n<p>{{Real life inspirations<br \/>\n}}<\/p>\n<p>Kid\u2019s music isn\u2019t just for entertainment; it\u2019s a reflection of his life. From the struggles to the celebrations, his lyrics are rooted in real-world experiences.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The tracks are from real-life experiences of heartbreak, confidence, and even moments of insecurity,&#8221; he says. His fans connect with his authenticity, as they can relate to the stories he tells. In fact, Kid believes that releasing an album allows fans to understand him on a deeper level. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s way more. Because people can listen to a single, they\u2019re like, \u2018Ah, this guy\u2019s good.\u2019 You can drop another single, they\u2019re like, \u2018He\u2019s good.\u2019 But when you do a project, they get to understand you at a different level because you\u2019re giving them different sides of yourself,\u201d he explains.<\/p>\n<p>One of Kid\u2019s standout tracks, &#8220;Late Nights,&#8221; encapsulates this raw honesty. &#8220;It&#8217;s the only song in Rwanda telling people to go home,&#8221; he says. &#8220;Usually, everyone is telling you to go out, party, and stay out late. But I&#8217;m saying, go home and sleep. Kigali isn\u2019t for the weak.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>{{The journey ahead<br \/>\n}}<\/p>\n<p>Now in his mid 20s, Kid has gained significant attention, with his music now reaching fans beyond Rwanda. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cEverything in music or in life is a journey. You have to stay patient&#8230; I stayed patient enough to get to the level where the things that I wrote are coming to life,\u201d he reflects.<\/p>\n<p>Although his visibility is growing and his streams are increasing, Kid remains humble about his progress. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI still have a long way to go,\u201d he says, acknowledging that the journey is far from over, with plenty of milestones yet to come.<\/p>\n<p>For anyone starting out, Kid urges them to stay true to themselves and pursue their music with passion, even when the journey feels scary.<\/p>\n<p>Catch the full story in the video below.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"696\" height=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Opdo2aC_AuA\" title=\"Kid from Kigali: A day in the life &amp; behind the scenes of \u2018Yububu\u2019 shoot\" 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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kid from Kigali, one of Rwanda\u2019s brightest rap stars, is a man of many layers. 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