The concert was held at BK Arena on
Saturday, September 5, 2026, as part of the celebrations surrounding the 21st
edition of Kwita Izina, Rwanda’s annual gorilla naming ceremony, during which
22 baby gorillas were given names.
Rema took the stage alongside a
group of dancers trained through Sherrie Silver’s dance program, adding an
energetic and carefully choreographed dimension to his performance.
Silver, a Rwandan-born dancer and
choreographer who has built an international reputation through her work in
dance and entertainment, was responsible for directing and preparing the
dancers who accompanied Rema on stage.
Following the concert, Silver took
to X to express her pride in being part of the performance and in providing
dancers for Rema’s Rwanda show.
She wrote: “Proud to have directed
and provided the dancers for Rema’s Rwanda performance. Shout out to the
Sherrie Silver Foundation adult dancers. Get ready for the boys.”
Her role extended beyond the female
dancers, as she also trained and directed male dancers who joined Rema on
stage, particularly during the final part of the show.
The male dancers made a notable
appearance when Rema performed ‘Ozeba’, the song he chose to close his Kigali
performance.
Rema reconnects with Kigali fans
after three years.
Rema’s return to Kigali marked his
first performance in the city since October 2023, giving his Rwandan fans an
opportunity to see him perform live again after nearly three years.
The anticipation was evident
throughout the venue, with fans coming prepared with posters, messages and
handwritten notes dedicated to the singer. Others used their phones to display
messages as Rema performed.
For about one hour and 20 minutes,
the 26-year-old singer delivered a high-energy performance featuring some of
the songs that have helped establish him as one of Africa’s leading global
music stars.
His set included popular hits such
as ‘Dumebi’, ‘Calm Down’, ‘Soweto’ and ‘Ozeba’, alongside other songs from his
growing catalogue.
The performance was marked by
energetic choreography, strong stage presence and constant interaction between
Rema and the dancers accompanying him.
The dancers trained under Silver
played an important role in bringing an additional visual dimension to the
performance, with choreography designed to complement the rhythm and energy of
Rema’s music.
‘Ozeba’ brings the concert to a
high-energy finish
Rema saved ‘Ozeba’ for the final
moments of his performance, turning the closing section of the concert into a
collective celebration with his fans.
He encouraged the audience to dance
along and enjoy the song, keeping the energy high until the final moments of
his set.
After the performance, Rema thanked
his fans for showing up in large numbers and expressed his happiness at
returning to Rwanda.
The singer also reflected on his
previous visit to Kigali, noting that the last time he performed in the city,
he was much younger.
He said he had last visited Kigali
when he was 22 years old, while he is now 26.
Rema’s return became one of the
major highlights of the celebrations surrounding Kwita Izina 2026, bringing
together international entertainment and one of Rwanda’s most important annual
events promoting gorilla conservation, tourism and the country’s cultural
identity.
For Sherrie Silver, the performance
was another significant moment in her international dance career, while also
highlighting the growing role of Rwandan talent in major entertainment
productions.
Her involvement in Rema’s Kigali performance demonstrated how her work as a dancer, choreographer and mentor continues to connect local talent with major international stages.
Sherrie Silver proudly led and
trained the dancers who joined Rema on stage during his electrifying Kigali
concert, adding a powerful touch of choreography to the Nigerian superstar’s
return to Rwanda after three years.