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Kigali and Lagos, Are You Ready to Earn Tickets to Move Afrika?

(Source : Global Citizen)We’re excited to announce that EGOT-winning, critically acclaimed, multiplatinum artist and producer, John Legend will headline the 2025 edition of  Move Afrika. “I’m honored and excited to perform in Kigali and Lagos as part of the Move Afrika tour — an initiative that not only brings unforgettable shows, but also creates entrepreneurship and job opportunities, empowering young people to engage with Africa’s growing music and creative industries,” said John Legend. “Africa has always been a global cultural powerhouse, and it’s an honor to be part of the future of live music on the continent.”.Yes, you read that right — John Legend is joining the Move Afrika tour, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! This year,  Move Afrika is turning up the energy, expanding from East to West Africa with stops in Rwanda and Nigeria. The first stop? The iconic BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, on February 21, before heading to the vibrant city of Lagos, Nigeria at The Palms on February 25, 2025. Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of music, impact, and unity across the continent!“We’re thrilled to have John Legend, our longtime Global Citizen Ambassador and friend headline Move Afrika, as we expand the tour from Rwanda to Nigeria,” said Hugh Evans, Co-Founder & CEO of Global Citizen. “As Move Afrika grows year over year, our goal is to equip and inspire Africa’s dynamic, young population to participate in the live music and creative industries, while investing in its future with lasting infrastructure that will mean the continent no longer needs to be excluded from the international touring circuit.”We see you clicking your feet, ready to turn up. But before you lace up those kicks, here are some important things you need to know!What is Move Afrika?Move Afrika is Global Citizen’s initiative to create job and entrepreneurship opportunities, and enhance health systems for the continent’s emerging generations through an annual series of live music events. This first-of-its-kind music touring circuit brings together the hottest African and international artists.You might be wondering why we’re doing this. These electrifying events are more than just shows — they’re a catalyst to drive transformative investments and change. By engaging local artists, vendors, agencies and crews, we’re driving investments into local communities and creating opportunities for on-the-job training and skill development. But here’s where you come in: together, we can inspire government leaders, businesses, philanthropists, artists, and citizens to take action. Whether it’s through posting, tweeting, messaging, voting or signing, every action counts in driving the change the world urgently needs.