{"id":614,"date":"2025-08-24T09:18:03","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T09:18:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/?p=614"},"modified":"2025-08-24T09:19:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T09:19:38","slug":"bruce-melodie-kivumbi-king-mike-kayihura-and-bien-aime-baraza-to-headline-friends-of-amstel-concert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/?p=614","title":{"rendered":"Bruce Melodie, Kivumbi King, Mike Kayihura, and Bien-Aim\u00e9 Baraza to Headline \u201cFriends of Amstel\u201d Concert"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Renowned Rwandan artists Bruce Melodie, Kivumbi King, and Mike Kayihura will join forces with Kenyan star Bien-Aim\u00e9 Baraza for the highly anticipated <em>Friends of Amstel<\/em> concert, sponsored by Amstel beer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event is scheduled for October 18, 2025, at the Zaria Court International Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism Complex. Unlike traditional concerts, gates will open at 2:00 p.m., offering fans an afternoon filled with engaging activities before live performances take center stage in the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Audiences can expect electrifying shows from some of East Africa\u2019s most celebrated performers. Speaking ahead of the event, Lieke Bouwhuis, BRALIRWA\u2019s Marketing Director, said preparations are well underway and promised a unique experience for concert-goers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFriends of Amstel is about creating memorable moments that bring people together. This year, we are thrilled to host the concert at Zaria Court, a venue that truly embodies joy in Kigali. With creative setups and a fresh approach, this edition will be unforgettable,\u201d Bouwhuis noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets will be sold individually and in group packages of two, four, or six, giving fans flexible options. Beyond the music, the concert aims to celebrate togetherness, connections, and shared experiences\u2014values that define the <em>Friends of Amstel<\/em> tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Author: Justinmind HARERIMANA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755935316840IMG_5274-819x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755935316840IMG_5274-819x1024.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755935316840IMG_5274-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755935316840IMG_5274-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755935316840IMG_5274-1229x1536.jpeg 1229w, https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755935316840IMG_5274.jpeg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong> Bien Aime Baraza will panticipate <em>Friends of Amstel<\/em> concert, sponsored by Amstel bee<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"828\" height=\"1025\" data-id=\"618\" src=\"https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755934987948IMG_5269.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755934987948IMG_5269.jpeg 828w, https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755934987948IMG_5269-242x300.jpeg 242w, https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755934987948IMG_5269-768x951.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong> Kivumbi King will panticipate <em>Friends of Amstel<\/em> concert, sponsored by Amstel bee<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"828\" height=\"1009\" data-id=\"617\" src=\"https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755934751350IMG_5268.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755934751350IMG_5268.jpeg 828w, https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755934751350IMG_5268-246x300.jpeg 246w, https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755934751350IMG_5268-768x936.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Mike Kayihura will panticipate <em>Friends of Amstel<\/em> concert, sponsored by Amstel bee<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755934689508IMG_5267-820x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755934689508IMG_5267-820x1024.jpeg 820w, https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755934689508IMG_5267-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755934689508IMG_5267-768x959.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755934689508IMG_5267-1231x1536.jpeg 1231w, https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755934689508IMG_5267.jpeg 1282w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong> Brucemelodie will panticipate <em>Friends of Amstel<\/em> concert, sponsored by Amstel bee<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Renowned Rwandan artists Bruce Melodie, Kivumbi King, and Mike Kayihura will join forces with Kenyan star Bien-Aim\u00e9 Baraza for the highly anticipated Friends of Amstel concert, sponsored by Amstel beer. 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