Over 70 Million Rwf Spent in Celebratory Tribute Concert for Buravan’s Legacy

A celebration of Buravan's life, the event was the culmination of two months of preparation, carefully organized to bring his dreams to life. Over 15 Rwandan artists, including popular rapper Ish Kevin, gathered to honor Buravan, marking the festival’s debut and setting the stage for what YB Foundation plans as an annual event.

The concert ran for two hours and showcased a harmonious blend of artists sharing the stage and performing duets that reflected Buravan's life story. 

According to inside sources from InyaRwanda, organizing this event cost over 70 million Rwandan francs. The venue alone required a payment of 27 million Rwf, with additional expenses going towards state-of-the-art sound and lighting from Rwanda Events.

The festival's lineup included standout performances by Ruti Joel, Jules Sentore, Mani Martin, Alyn Sano, and others, each interpreting Buravan’s music and spirit in their own unique way. 

Jules Sentore captivated the crowd with renditions of “Urabaruta bose” and “Ni Rwogere,” while Alyn Sano joined Mani Martin for a heartfelt duet of Buravan’s "Babiri." Andy Bumuntu’s emotional performance of “Bwiza” and “On Fire” resonated deeply with the audience.

Fans were treated to Ish Kevin’s energetic collaboration with Ariel Wayz on “VIP,” and DJ Marnaud paired with Ruti Joel to perform “Impore” alongside Massamba Intore. Later, Nel Ngabo and Ariel Wayz delivered a passionate rendition of “Big Time,” from Buravan’s album 'Twaje', an emotional highlight of the night.

In the final segments, songs such as “Gusakara” by Juno Kizigenza and the anthemic “Nitwe ejo hazaza,” performed by Alyn Sano and other artists, filled the arena. The night concluded with Buravan’s beloved tracks “Cyane,” “Keza,” and “I Love You Too,” leaving fans with lasting memories of his extraordinary impact.

“Twaje” is set to become a lasting tribute, aiming to preserve Buravan’s legacy and unite fans each year in a celebration of his life and music.

The 'Twaje' festival drew thousands, mostly youth