Headlined by international touring DJ Alisha, the event marks the first stop of a continental journey for the Rwandan-owned and trademarked brand. After Kigali, the tour is expected to travel to several African cities, including Nairobi, Kampala, Lusaka, and Zanzibar.
Organized by SEEV AFRICA in partnership with Intore Entertainment and Kozo Kigali, the Kigali edition coincides with Women’s Month and features an all-female DJ lineup. Alongside DJ Alisha, the event will showcase DJ Senshi, DJ Muun, and host Zuba Mutesi.
The night is designed as a tribute to the women whose voices and artistry helped define the R&B genre. Guests can expect a nostalgic mix of 1990s and early 2000s R&B classics, complemented by Kozo’s signature ambience, food offerings, and a premium social experience.
Since its launch in 2024, Spin The Block has grown beyond a pop-up music event into a platform aimed at supporting the cultural and creative industries. The brand uses R&B music as a cultural connector to bring together people, networks, and opportunities.
In 2024 alone, the initiative contributed to the creation of more than 200 short-term jobs for youth, refugees, and persons with disabilities. It has also supported women-led small businesses and cultural icons through talent accelerators and capacity-building initiatives.
According to the experience’s lead curator, Paul Atwine, the Kigali edition represents a defining moment for the tour.
“The Kigali edition will serve as the sound-breaking moment for the Africa Tour, symbolizing Rwanda’s growing influence in the regional creative economy,” he said.
By taking the experience to other African cities, the organizers hope to export Rwandan talent and culture while opening new pathways for collaboration, revenue generation, and market access across the continent.
Doors for the event open at 5 p.m., with organizers encouraging early reservations as tickets are selling quickly. The evening promises a celebration of Women’s Month and the queens who shaped the golden era of old-school R&B.
The event is curated by SEEV AFRICA and Intore Entertainment in partnership with Kozo Kigali, with support from Martell and Big Sound AV Solutions.
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