Rwanda’s creative scene is buzzing as plans hot up for the Trace Festival at the Kigali Convention & Exhibition Village (KCEV), Kigali, Rwanda, 20-22 October 2023.

To buy your tickets for the Trace Festival, priced 2,500 RWF (under 18) and 5,000 RWF (over 18), please go to https://tracefestival.hustlesasa.shop.

Unfolding over three days and nights, the Trace Festival aims to put Rwandan creativity and the country’s flourishing creative economy on the map in a celebration of music, entertainment, fashion, food, design, photography, arts & crafts, hair and beauty, home decor and much, much more.

A host of Rwandan and international musical talent has been added to the lineup while Rwandan creators and brands have flocked to be part of the dynamic marketplace.

Among the highlights to look out for at the Trace Festival are:

-Rwandan headliners and hitmakers: Bruce Melodie, Sema Sole, Angell Mutoni, Boy Chopper, Mike Kayihura, Tsonpa, Ish Kevin and Kenny K-Shot.

-International bangers: Performances by international artists including special guest performer Nomcebo plus fellow Trace Awards nominees Roseline Layo, Gerilson Insrael, Soraia Ramos, Lisandro Cuxi, Donovan BTS, Gaei, Mik’l, and Goulam.

-Hot DJ action from: DJ Illans, DJ Hottempah Collective, DJ Fans-T, DJ Higa, DJ Rusam, and DJ Irah.

-Sunday “Block Party”: A closing jam with sizzling Rwandan and international artists including lam, Kivumbi King, Maalhox, Mani Bella, Koppo, Lisandro Cuxi, Mike Kayihura, and Gerilson Insrael.

-Hot Looks and Trends in Fashion and Beauty: Fashion showcases & tutorials, beauty treatments and super-glam Trace Awards looks to get you camera-ready for the red carpet.

-Uplifting Gospel vibes: A heavenly Sunday gospel concert with The Soweto Gospel Choir, Benjamin Dube, KS Bloom, and local heroes Nyundo School of Music Art, and Ubuhanzi Cohort.

-Shopping Dreams & gorgeous goods from: Moshions, House of Tayo, Sonia Mugabo, Inzuki, KT'SOBtE, Maison Munezero, Uzi Collection, Rwanda Clothing, N'intoki, Ki-pepeo Kids, Wearfragile, Bibi Creations, Kalunza, Ahaya Links, Irebe, Mwinda, Tugirimana, Art Rwanda Ubuhanzi, KomezArt, Wood Habitat, Lisa Marler, Laini, In Wood, Mass Made, and Master Weavers.

-Delicious bites, snacks and treats from: Pat's Bangerz Food Truck, Bunz, Choma'd, A La Brunch, Akwaaba Kigali, Issa Brochettes, Turambe Salad Bar, Jollof Kigali, Torino's, Vital Organics, and BICU.

 -Stimulating conference sessions on: Music rights, the edutainment revolution, the creative economy, sustainable fashion, songwriting, content creation and much, much more.

The Trace Festival opens at 16H00 on Friday 20 October and continues until 20H00 on Sunday 22 October.