{"id":640,"date":"2025-08-25T05:40:40","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T05:40:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/?p=640"},"modified":"2025-08-25T05:40:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T05:40:41","slug":"they-might-first-collaborate-on-a-song-hope-for-bruce-melodie-and-the-bens-concert-at-amahoro-stadium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/?p=640","title":{"rendered":"They Might First Collaborate on a Song! Hope for Bruce Melodie and The Ben\u2019s Concert at Amahoro Stadium"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Rwandan artist Itahiwacu Bruce, popularly known as Bruce Melodie, has revealed that he is open to collaborating on a song with fellow singer Mugisha Benjamin, better known as The Ben. He added that the two could even share the same stage at a major concert planned for Amahoro Stadium, provided both sides reach an agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although both artists have been in the music industry for many years, they have never released a song together. Previous attempts at collaboration\u2014about three in total\u2014fell apart at the early stages, even leading to open disagreements reported in the media in early 2024. At that time, Bruce Melodie declared he would no longer comment about The Ben.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, in 2025, Bruce Melodie attended The Ben\u2019s concert held at BK Arena on January 1. Although no photos or videos surfaced showing them greeting each other, the two have since crossed paths at other cultural events while remaining focused on their separate duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speculation has been growing in the media that an upcoming concert may finally bring the pair together at Amahoro Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a live TikTok session with fans on Friday, August 22, 2025, Bruce Melodie confirmed that talks had taken place between his management team and The Ben\u2019s camp, though he himself had not followed the matter closely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThese are things I cannot reject,\u201d he said. \u201cAt the end of the day, we are both children of Rwanda. We are fortunate to have the infrastructure and equipment we do, so why not use them? I don\u2019t belong to those who think it is inappropriate, and if anyone thinks that way, they are mistaken.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The singer also pointed out that challenges in organizing concerts are common worldwide and should not be blamed on artists, as those responsibilities lie elsewhere. He added that he is willing to engage with his management team to align on plans for the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s definitely possible,\u201d he continued. \u201cBut imagine seeing Amahoro Stadium packed because of Rwandan artists\u2014there\u2019s nothing more beautiful than that.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bruce Melodie emphasized that even when he performs abroad, the majority of his supporters are Rwandans, which is why he feels obliged to deliver whenever they ask something of him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI know this is possible and not difficult,\u201d he explained. \u201cBut it has to start with us connecting as people before anything else. Even when I perform outside Rwanda, my strongest supporters are Rwandans. So there\u2019s nothing they ask of me that I would refuse if it\u2019s within my ability.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also suggested that working on a joint song with The Ben could play a major role in boosting their anticipated concert at Amahoro Stadium. \u201cThat would make things easier and more exciting for fans. People sometimes exaggerate and create unnecessary tension, but there is no bad blood. We all found this industry here, and one day we will leave it to others. So, really, there\u2019s nothing beyond that.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For now, the final decision rests with both artists\u2019 management teams, but Bruce Melodie\u2019s statements reflect a strong sense of optimism that this long-awaited collaboration may finally happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Author: Justinmind HARERIMANA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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